L.B. Foster Company
L.B. Foster Company provides engineered and manufactured products and services for building and supporting infrastructure in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Rail, Technologies, and Services; and Infrastructure Solutions. The Rail, Technologies, and Services segment offers new rail to passenger and short line freight railroads, indus… Read more
L.B. Foster Company (LB1A) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: €175.59 Million EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, L.B. Foster Company (LB1A) has net assets worth €175.59 Million EUR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€333.89 Million) and total liabilities (€158.29 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €175.59 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 52.59% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.76% |
| 5-Year Change | 1.24% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 19.28 |
L.B. Foster Company - Net Assets Trend (2016–2024)
This chart illustrates how L.B. Foster Company's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for L.B. Foster Company (2016–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of L.B. Foster Company from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €179.01 Million | +25.33% |
| 2023-12-31 | €142.84 Million | +3.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | €137.60 Million | -25.06% |
| 2021-12-31 | €183.61 Million | +3.83% |
| 2020-12-31 | €176.83 Million | +4.10% |
| 2019-12-31 | €169.86 Million | +39.10% |
| 2018-12-31 | €122.12 Million | -16.63% |
| 2017-12-31 | €146.48 Million | +9.93% |
| 2016-12-31 | €133.25 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to L.B. Foster Company's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 25.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €167.58 Million | 93.98% |
| Other Components | €10.74 Million | 6.02% |
| Total Equity | €178.32 Million | 100.00% |
L.B. Foster Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of L.B. Foster Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Co
SHG:603808
|
$211.18 Million |
|
Pearl Global Industries Limited
NSE:PGIL
|
$211.22 Million |
|
IPD Group Limited
F:IS6
|
$211.22 Million |
|
Suzhou Harmontronics Auto Tech Co Ltd
SHG:688022
|
$211.31 Million |
|
KSEC Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301311
|
$211.17 Million |
|
Vastned Retail Belgium
BR:VASTB
|
$211.16 Million |
|
Cinderson Tech (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
SHG:603344
|
$211.12 Million |
|
Handsome
KO:020000
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$211.12 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in L.B. Foster Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 142,111,000 to 178,316,000, a change of 36,205,000 (25.5%).
- Net income of 42,946,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 8,237,000 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €42.95 Million | +24.08% |
| Share Repurchases | €8.24 Million | -4.62% |
| Other Changes | €1.50 Million | +0.84% |
| Total Change | €- | 25.48% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares L.B. Foster Company's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.45x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.71x to 1.45x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €14.17 | €24.20 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €11.78 | €24.20 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €16.30 | €24.20 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €16.74 | €24.20 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €17.16 | €24.20 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €12.73 | €24.20 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €13.24 | €24.20 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €16.73 | €24.20 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently L.B. Foster Company utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 24.08%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.09%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.59x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.88x
- Recent ROE (24.08%) is above the historical average (-11.76%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -106.31% | -29.30% | 1.23x | 2.95x | €-154.99 Million |
| 2017 | 2.81% | 0.77% | 1.35x | 2.71x | €-10.53 Million |
| 2018 | -25.52% | -4.97% | 1.64x | 3.14x | €-43.38 Million |
| 2019 | 25.06% | 6.50% | 1.62x | 2.39x | €25.58 Million |
| 2020 | 4.29% | 1.52% | 1.34x | 2.09x | €-10.10 Million |
| 2021 | 1.98% | 0.71% | 1.50x | 1.87x | €-14.68 Million |
| 2022 | -33.22% | -9.16% | 1.36x | 2.66x | €-59.28 Million |
| 2023 | 1.03% | 0.27% | 1.74x | 2.20x | €-12.75 Million |
| 2024 | 24.08% | 8.09% | 1.59x | 1.88x | €25.11 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares L.B. Foster Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Railroads industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Railroads
- Average net assets among peers: $26,705,023,398
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -2.15%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.B. Foster Company (LB1A) | €175.59 Million | -106.31% | 0.90x | $211.18 Million |
| Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL F (B4X) | $37.66 Billion | 9.24% | 1.99x | $958.90 Million |
| SBF AG (CY1K) | $14.58 Million | 20.66% | 0.36x | $39.81 Million |
| The Greenbrier Companies Inc (G90) | $863.49 Million | 22.33% | 1.07x | $1.35 Billion |
| ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft (HVB) | $20.18 Million | -47.02% | 17.07x | $1.21 Million |
| JUNGFRAUB. HLDG NA SF 1,5 (J4F) | $640.37 Million | 6.80% | 0.32x | $1.71 Billion |
| Transport International Holdings Limited (KWO) | $10.20 Billion | 7.06% | 0.51x | $270.22 Million |
| Nippon Sharyo Ltd (NIP) | $20.95 Billion | -39.47% | 5.08x | $135.99 Million |
| Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. Ltd (NNR) | $169.94 Billion | -7.10% | 3.16x | $1.26 Billion |
| SMT Scharf AG (S188) | $48.71 Million | 8.18% | 0.48x | $16.52 Million |