L.B. Foster Company [FSTR] vs Union Pacific [UNP] Detailed Stock Comparison
L.B. Foster Company
NASDAQ
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Union Pacific
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: L.B. Foster Company wins in 10 metrics, Union Pacific 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 | Union Pacific | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.89 | 19.42 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.56 | 8.15 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 57.87 | 208.86 | L.B. Foster Company |
| PEG Ratio | 1.03 | 1.30 | L.B. Foster Company |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.51 | 13.38 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.19% | 28.43% | Union Pacific |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.29% | 41.26% | Union Pacific |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 6.29% | 41.26% | Union Pacific |
| Return on Equity | 22.51% | 42.36% | Union Pacific |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.46% | 9.11% | Union Pacific |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $12.84M | $5.89B | Union Pacific |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.81% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 29.63% | -12.70% | L.B. Foster Company |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.54 | 5.44 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Enterprise Value | $373.75M | $165.46B | Union Pacific |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.74 | 6.78 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.52% | 46.21% | Union Pacific |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $48 | $41 | L.B. Foster Company |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.30 | $11.51 | Union Pacific |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.98 | 1.05 | L.B. Foster Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
L.B. Foster Company vs Union Pacific 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% |
| Union Pacific | 0.55% | -1.88% | -0.09% | 0.48% | -9.37% | -2.42% |
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% |
| Union Pacific | -12.70% | -0.17% | 16.97% | 163.71% | 467.44% | 1,205.90% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: L.B. Foster Company vs Union Pacific
| Metric | FSTR | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $278.98M | $148.54B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 33,010 | 4,588,990 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 32,873 | 5,157,177 |
| Last Close | $26.03 | $223.57 |
| 52 Week Range | $17.16 - $29.78 | $204.66 - $258.07 |
| % from 52W High | -12.59% | -13.37% |
| All-Time High | $59.95 (Dec 10, 2007) | $278.94 (Mar 28, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -56.58% | -19.85% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.01% | 0.12% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.28% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.41% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.42% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 57.87 | 208.86 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.72 | $27.42 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.41 | $1.82 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $33.30M | $9.86B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $20.86M | $4.99B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.81% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $4.02 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: L.B. Foster Company vs Union Pacific
| Metric | FSTR | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.89 | 19.42 |
| Forward P/E | 13.85 | 18.46 |
| PEG Ratio | 1.03 | 1.30 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.54 | 5.44 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.56 | 8.15 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $278.98M | $148.54B |
| Enterprise Value | $373.75M | $165.46B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.74 | 6.78 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.51 | 13.38 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.98 | 1.05 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.72 | $27.42 |
Financial Statements Comparison: L.B. Foster Company vs Union Pacific
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 | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $97.79M | $6.03B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $77.64M | $3.30B |
| Gross Profit | $20.15M | $2.73B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-1.92M | $2.38B |
| EBITDA | $1.82M | $3.06B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-2.75M | $2.13B |
| Income Tax | $-631,000 | $501.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-2.12M | $1.63B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FSTR | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.61M | $1.41B |
| Total Current Assets | $164.32M | $4.54B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $63.87M | $6.22B |
| Long-Term Debt | $102.46M | $31.37B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $171.60M | $16.04B |
| Retained Earnings | $165.47M | $66.45B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $99.35M | $2.39B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FSTR | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-15.95M | $2.21B |
| Capital Expenditures | $0 | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-28.71M | $1.30B |
| Debt Repayment | $-71.31M | $-370.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-6.07M | $-1.72B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FSTR | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 152,408 | 10.55M |
| Short Ratio | 4.61 | 2.03 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 33,010 | 4,588,990 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 32,873 | 5,157,177 |
| Shares Outstanding | 10.57M | 604.24M |
| Float Shares | 8.54M | 591.24M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.06% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.78% | 0.83% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: L.B. Foster Company vs Union Pacific
| Metric | FSTR | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $4.02 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.81% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $4.37 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.58% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $13.12 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Feb 28, 2025 |