L.B. Foster Company [FSTR] vs Greenbrier [GBX] Detailed Stock Comparison
L.B. Foster Company
NASDAQ
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Greenbrier
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: L.B. Foster Company wins in 8 metrics, Greenbrier wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Greenbrier appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | L.B. Foster Company | Greenbrier | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.89 | 6.55 | Greenbrier |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.56 | 0.95 | Greenbrier |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 57.87 | 108.28 | L.B. Foster Company |
| PEG Ratio | 1.03 | 0.09 | Greenbrier |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.51 | 6.16 | Greenbrier |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.19% | 6.48% | L.B. Foster Company |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.29% | 10.16% | Greenbrier |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 6.29% | 10.16% | Greenbrier |
| Return on Equity | 22.51% | 14.64% | L.B. Foster Company |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.46% | 5.82% | Greenbrier |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $12.84M | $-68.70M | L.B. Foster Company |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.98% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 29.63% | -3.76% | L.B. Foster Company |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.54 | 0.41 | Greenbrier |
| Enterprise Value | $373.75M | $3.18B | Greenbrier |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.74 | 0.90 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.52% | 17.98% | L.B. Foster Company |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $48 | $113 | Greenbrier |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.30 | $7.09 | Greenbrier |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.98 | 1.67 | L.B. Foster Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
L.B. Foster Company vs Greenbrier Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.B. Foster Company | -2.87% | 6.55% | 6.90% | 37.36% | -5.17% | -1.92% |
| Greenbrier | -0.83% | -1.81% | -0.13% | 3.21% | -17.03% | -23.74% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.B. Foster Company | 29.63% | 109.08% | 79.02% | 60.68% | -7.20% | 79.64% |
| Greenbrier | -3.76% | 68.70% | 63.38% | 17.75% | 261.75% | 62.19% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: L.B. Foster Company vs Greenbrier
| Metric | FSTR | GBX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $278.98M | $1.70B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 33,010 | 283,247 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 32,873 | 339,546 |
| Last Close | $26.03 | $46.63 |
| 52 Week Range | $17.16 - $29.78 | $37.77 - $71.06 |
| % from 52W High | -12.59% | -34.38% |
| All-Time High | $59.95 (Dec 10, 2007) | $78.32 (Sep 15, 2014) |
| % from All-Time High | -56.58% | -40.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.01% | 0.77% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.10% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.15% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 57.87 | 108.28 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.72 | $48.70 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.41 | $10.18 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $33.30M | $358.90M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $20.86M | $21.09M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.98% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.90 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: L.B. Foster Company vs Greenbrier
| Metric | FSTR | GBX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.89 | 6.55 |
| Forward P/E | 13.85 | 9.29 |
| PEG Ratio | 1.03 | 0.09 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.54 | 0.41 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.56 | 0.95 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $278.98M | $1.70B |
| Enterprise Value | $373.75M | $3.18B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.74 | 0.90 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.51 | 6.16 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.98 | 1.67 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.72 | $48.70 |
Financial Statements Comparison: L.B. Foster Company vs Greenbrier
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 | GBX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $97.79M | $762.10M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $77.64M | $623.50M |
| Gross Profit | $20.15M | $138.60M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-1.92M | $74.00M |
| EBITDA | $1.82M | $104.40M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-2.75M | $61.90M |
| Income Tax | $-631,000 | $20.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-2.12M | $46.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FSTR | GBX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.61M | $263.50M |
| Total Current Assets | $164.32M | $1.56B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $63.87M | $949.70M |
| Long-Term Debt | $102.46M | $1.48B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $171.60M | $1.66B |
| Retained Earnings | $165.47M | $1.12B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $99.35M | $2.16B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FSTR | GBX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-15.95M | $129.20M |
| Capital Expenditures | $0 | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-28.71M | $56.50M |
| Debt Repayment | $-71.31M | $-48.90M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-6.07M | $-21.80M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FSTR | GBX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 152,408 | 2.22M |
| Short Ratio | 4.61 | 4.66 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.10% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 33,010 | 283,247 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 32,873 | 339,546 |
| Shares Outstanding | 10.57M | 31.14M |
| Float Shares | 8.54M | 30.26M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.78% | 1.03% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: L.B. Foster Company vs Greenbrier
| Metric | FSTR | GBX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.90 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.98% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $1.06 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.70% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $3.18 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Jan 29, 2025 |