LB 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
LB Foster Company (FSTR) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $175.28 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, LB Foster Company (FSTR) has net assets worth $175.28 Million USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($330.37 Million) and total liabilities ($155.10 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 | $175.28 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 53.05% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.36% |
| 5-Year Change | -4.54% |
| 10-Year Change | 31.54% |
| Growth Volatility | 35.65 |
LB Foster Company - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how LB 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 LB Foster Company (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of LB Foster Company from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $175.28 Million | -2.09% |
| 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 | -52.89% |
| 2015-12-31 | $282.83 Million | -15.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | $335.89 Million | +6.16% |
| 2013-12-31 | $316.40 Million | +10.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | $287.57 Million | +6.58% |
| 2011-12-31 | $269.81 Million | +5.50% |
| 2010-12-31 | $255.75 Million | +9.96% |
| 2009-12-31 | $232.59 Million | +6.91% |
| 2008-12-31 | $217.56 Million | +1.75% |
| 2007-12-31 | $213.83 Million | +118.12% |
| 2006-12-31 | $98.03 Million | +22.56% |
| 2005-12-31 | $79.99 Million | +8.47% |
| 2004-12-31 | $73.74 Million | +4.53% |
| 2003-12-31 | $70.54 Million | +6.86% |
| 2002-12-31 | $66.01 Million | -14.43% |
| 2001-12-31 | $77.14 Million | -0.28% |
| 2000-12-31 | $77.36 Million | +3.63% |
| 1999-12-31 | $74.65 Million | +1.56% |
| 1998-12-31 | $73.50 Million | +4.26% |
| 1997-12-31 | $70.50 Million | +4.91% |
| 1996-12-31 | $67.20 Million | +6.33% |
| 1995-12-31 | $63.20 Million | +8.40% |
| 1994-12-31 | $58.30 Million | +10.21% |
| 1993-12-31 | $52.90 Million | +3.12% |
| 1992-12-31 | $51.30 Million | +0.79% |
| 1991-12-31 | $50.90 Million | +1.19% |
| 1990-12-31 | $50.30 Million | +6.79% |
| 1989-12-31 | $47.10 Million | +3.06% |
| 1988-12-31 | $45.70 Million | +31.32% |
| 1987-12-31 | $34.80 Million | +155.88% |
| 1986-12-31 | $13.60 Million | -80.29% |
| 1985-12-31 | $69.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to LB 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 400.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $175.12 Million | 99.91% |
| Common Stock | $111.00K | 0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-20.89 Million | -11.92% |
| Other Components | $20.93 Million | 11.94% |
| Total Equity | $175.28 Million | 100.00% |
LB Foster Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of LB Foster Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Appen Ltd
AU:APX
|
$234.95 Million |
|
PCB Bancorp
NASDAQ:PCB
|
$234.96 Million |
|
Ready Capital Corp
NYSE:RC
|
$234.98 Million |
|
John Wood Group PLC
PINK:WDGJF
|
$235.02 Million |
|
Msscorps Co Ltd
TW:6830
|
$234.76 Million |
|
Kaimei Electronic Corp
TW:2375
|
$234.76 Million |
|
Guangzhou Improve Med Instrument
SHE:300030
|
$234.74 Million |
|
Wirtualna Polska Holding SA
WAR:WPL
|
$234.68 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in LB Foster Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 178,316,000 to 175,276,000, a change of -3,040,000 (-1.7%).
- Net income of 7,545,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 16,511,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 827,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 5,099,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $7.54 Million | +4.3% |
| Share Repurchases | $16.51 Million | -9.42% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $827.00K | +0.47% |
| Other Changes | $5.10 Million | +2.91% |
| Total Change | $- | -1.70% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares LB 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: 1.75x
- 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 3.88x to 1.75x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $7.28 | $28.23 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $1.41 | $28.23 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $3.06 | $28.23 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $4.46 | $28.23 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $4.71 | $28.23 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $5.20 | $28.23 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $5.09 | $28.23 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $5.13 | $28.23 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $5.29 | $28.23 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $5.94 | $28.23 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $6.32 | $28.23 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $6.49 | $28.23 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $6.85 | $28.23 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $7.18 | $28.23 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $7.46 | $28.23 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $8.20 | $28.23 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $8.48 | $28.23 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.93 | $28.23 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $7.18 | $28.23 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $6.98 | $28.23 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $7.65 | $28.23 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.06 | $28.23 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $19.49 | $28.23 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $20.12 | $28.23 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $22.57 | $28.23 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $24.71 | $28.23 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $26.17 | $28.23 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $28.10 | $28.23 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $30.84 | $28.23 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $32.51 | $28.23 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $27.58 | $28.23 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $12.97 | $28.23 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $13.97 | $28.23 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $11.79 | $28.23 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $15.96 | $28.23 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $16.57 | $28.23 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $17.03 | $28.23 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $12.80 | $28.23 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $12.93 | $28.23 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $16.14 | $28.23 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $16.11 | $28.23 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently LB 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): 4.30%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.40%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.63x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.88x
- Recent ROE (4.30%) is above the historical average (-7.23%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -4.64% | -0.94% | 1.74x | 2.83x | $-10.10 Million |
| 1986 | -407.35% | -10.42% | 1.12x | 34.95x | $-56.76 Million |
| 1987 | 38.22% | 6.29% | 2.27x | 2.67x | $9.82 Million |
| 1988 | 18.16% | 3.17% | 2.44x | 2.35x | $3.73 Million |
| 1989 | 2.76% | 0.55% | 2.33x | 2.17x | $-3.41 Million |
| 1990 | 5.96% | 1.24% | 2.09x | 2.30x | $-2.03 Million |
| 1991 | 1.18% | 0.27% | 2.10x | 2.06x | $-4.49 Million |
| 1992 | 0.78% | 0.20% | 1.95x | 2.05x | $-4.73 Million |
| 1993 | 3.02% | 0.75% | 1.95x | 2.05x | $-3.69 Million |
| 1994 | 9.26% | 2.30% | 1.91x | 2.10x | $-430.00K |
| 1995 | 7.59% | 1.81% | 2.13x | 1.97x | $-1.52 Million |
| 1996 | 5.80% | 1.60% | 1.97x | 1.84x | $-2.82 Million |
| 1997 | 4.68% | 1.50% | 1.73x | 1.80x | $-3.75 Million |
| 1998 | 5.99% | 2.00% | 1.84x | 1.62x | $-2.95 Million |
| 1999 | 3.35% | 1.03% | 1.47x | 2.21x | $-4.96 Million |
| 2000 | 4.51% | 1.32% | 1.49x | 2.29x | $-4.25 Million |
| 2001 | 0.83% | 0.23% | 1.76x | 2.07x | $-7.08 Million |
| 2002 | -17.31% | -4.43% | 1.93x | 2.03x | $-18.03 Million |
| 2003 | 4.88% | 1.30% | 2.01x | 1.86x | $-3.61 Million |
| 2004 | 2.01% | 0.50% | 2.22x | 1.82x | $-5.89 Million |
| 2005 | 6.79% | 1.54% | 1.98x | 2.23x | $-2.56 Million |
| 2006 | 13.80% | 3.47% | 1.65x | 2.41x | $3.73 Million |
| 2007 | 51.77% | 21.75% | 1.54x | 1.55x | $89.31 Million |
| 2008 | 12.75% | 5.41% | 1.54x | 1.53x | $5.99 Million |
| 2009 | 6.76% | 4.12% | 1.15x | 1.43x | $-7.53 Million |
| 2010 | 8.01% | 4.31% | 1.25x | 1.48x | $-5.08 Million |
| 2011 | 8.49% | 3.87% | 1.56x | 1.41x | $-4.09 Million |
| 2012 | 5.63% | 2.75% | 1.45x | 1.41x | $-12.57 Million |
| 2013 | 9.26% | 4.90% | 1.45x | 1.31x | $-2.35 Million |
| 2014 | 7.64% | 4.23% | 1.23x | 1.47x | $-7.93 Million |
| 2015 | -15.71% | -7.12% | 1.10x | 2.00x | $-72.73 Million |
| 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% | 6.91% | 1.52x | 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 |
| 2025 | 4.30% | 1.40% | 1.63x | 1.88x | $-9.98 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares LB Foster Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Railroads industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Railroads
- Average net assets among peers: $385,612,201,198
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.49%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB Foster Company (FSTR) | $175.28 Million | -4.64% | 0.88x | $234.93 Million |
| Alstom PK (ALSMY) | $1.84 Billion | 9.84% | 9.00x | $659.84 Million |
| Alstom SA (AOMFF) | $9.10 Billion | -1.45% | 2.45x | $6.62 Billion |
| Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BKKXF) | $37.66 Billion | 9.24% | 1.99x | $2.46 Billion |
| BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited (BTGWF) | $52.15 Billion | 5.51% | 1.77x | $1.93 Billion |
| Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRY) | $3.51 Trillion | 12.51% | 1.65x | $9.22 Billion |
| Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) | $19.65 Billion | 18.04% | 1.28x | $58.49 Billion |
| Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) | $6.64 Billion | 29.40% | 2.23x | $68.42 Billion |
| CRRC Corporation Limited (CRCCY) | $169.14 Billion | 6.70% | 1.32x | $22.96 Billion |
| China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation Limited (CRYCY) | $47.28 Billion | 7.69% | 1.47x | $7.38 Billion |
| CSX Corporation (CSX) | $4.59 Billion | -2.57% | 1.50x | $73.08 Billion |