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At 34.81×, FSTR is 27.2% below its 7-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NASDAQ · FSTRRailroadsUpdated Nov 2, 2026
L.B. Foster Company P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
34.81×
27.2% belowthe 7-observation annual average
Share price35.85
÷Earnings per share1.03
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 34.81 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 47.81×
3-year average66.90×3 positive annual observations
5-year average60.28×4 positive annual observations
10-year average47.81×7 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM21.13×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 36.92× | +450.3% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 6.71× | -95.7% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 157.07× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 40.44× | +93.5% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 20.90× | +341.1% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 4.74× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2018 | N/M | N/M |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 67.87× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2016 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2015 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 19.35× | +17.8% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 16.42× | -39.5% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 27.15× | +115.0% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 12.63× | -38.0% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 20.37× | +5.9% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 19.23× | +59.9% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 12.03× | +141.6% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.98× | -75.0% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 19.93× | -27.6% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 27.54× | -56.6% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 63.47× | +251.5% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 18.06× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2002 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 64.29× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How FSTR compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 FSTR This stockL.B. Foster Company | 34.81× |
 PKOHPark-Ohio Holdings Corp. | 21.90× |
 NLNLI Holdings, Inc. | N/M |
 QUADQuad/Graphics, Inc. | 13.16× |
 RLGTRadiant Logistics, Inc. | 22.85× |
 CIXCompX International Inc. | 20.35× |
 BNCBNB Standard Corp. | 0.87× |
 OFLXOmega Flex, Inc. | 25.09× |
 CVEOCiveo Corporation | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does FSTR’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 21.13×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 35.85 ÷ EPS 1.03 = 34.81×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 2, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
FSTR P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
L.B. Foster Company's current P/E is 34.81× based on the quote data last updated Nov 2, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.