L.B. Foster Company [FSTR] vs CSX [CSX] Detailed Stock Comparison
L.B. Foster Company
NASDAQ
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CSX
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: L.B. Foster Company wins in 10 metrics, CSX wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. L.B. Foster Company appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | L.B. Foster Company | CSX | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.89 | 19.94 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.56 | 4.90 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 57.87 | 159.51 | L.B. Foster Company |
| PEG Ratio | 1.03 | -1.66 | CSX |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.51 | 12.05 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.19% | 21.92% | CSX |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.29% | 36.09% | CSX |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 6.29% | 36.09% | CSX |
| Return on Equity | 22.51% | 24.82% | CSX |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.46% | 7.25% | CSX |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $12.84M | $2.72B | CSX |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.83% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 42.22% | -3.27% | L.B. Foster Company |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.54 | 4.28 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Enterprise Value | $373.75M | $79.96B | CSX |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.74 | 5.65 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.52% | 35.90% | CSX |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $48 | $7 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.30 | $1.63 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.98 | 1.25 | L.B. Foster Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
L.B. Foster Company vs CSX Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.B. Foster Company | 3.50% | -0.72% | 17.46% | 36.82% | 2.14% | -0.87% |
| CSX | 1.21% | -0.80% | -8.97% | 1.32% | 1.10% | 0.37% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.B. Foster Company | 42.22% | 120.72% | 88.20% | 79.35% | -8.30% | 96.05% |
| CSX | -3.27% | -1.07% | 25.51% | 239.79% | 430.92% | 1,186.06% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: L.B. Foster Company vs CSX
| Metric | FSTR | CSX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $278.98M | $60.50B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 33,010 | 32,589,040 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 32,873 | 24,725,320 |
| Last Close | $27.23 | $32.67 |
| 52 Week Range | $17.16 - $29.78 | $26.22 - $37.25 |
| % from 52W High | -8.56% | -12.30% |
| All-Time High | $59.95 (Dec 10, 2007) | $40.12 (Feb 19, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -54.58% | -18.57% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.02% | -0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.01% | -0.14% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.22% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.36% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.25% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 57.87 | 159.51 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.72 | $6.64 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.41 | $0.21 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $33.30M | $4.96B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $20.86M | $1.55B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.83% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.63 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: L.B. Foster Company vs CSX
| Metric | FSTR | CSX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.89 | 19.94 |
| Forward P/E | 13.85 | 16.01 |
| PEG Ratio | 1.03 | -1.66 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.54 | 4.28 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.56 | 4.90 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $278.98M | $60.50B |
| Enterprise Value | $373.75M | $79.96B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.74 | 5.65 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.51 | 12.05 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.98 | 1.25 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.72 | $6.64 |
Financial Statements Comparison: L.B. Foster Company vs CSX
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FSTR | CSX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $97.79M | $3.42B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $77.64M | $2.38B |
| Gross Profit | $20.15M | $1.04B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-1.92M | $1.04B |
| EBITDA | $1.82M | $1.49B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-2.75M | $858.00M |
| Income Tax | $-631,000 | $212.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-2.12M | $646.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FSTR | CSX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.61M | $1.14B |
| Total Current Assets | $164.32M | $3.02B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $63.87M | $3.42B |
| Long-Term Debt | $102.46M | $19.01B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $171.60M | $12.18B |
| Retained Earnings | $165.47M | $9.66B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $99.35M | $53.16B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FSTR | CSX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-15.95M | $1.17B |
| Capital Expenditures | $0 | $-750.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-28.71M | $-141.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-71.31M | $-1.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-6.07M | $-421.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FSTR | CSX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 152,408 | 27.50M |
| Short Ratio | 4.61 | 1.33 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 33,010 | 32,589,040 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 32,873 | 24,725,320 |
| Shares Outstanding | 10.57M | 1.90B |
| Float Shares | 8.54M | 1.86B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.06% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.78% | 0.80% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: L.B. Foster Company vs CSX
| Metric | FSTR | CSX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.63 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.83% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $0.50 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.35% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $1.51 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Aug 29, 2025 |