L.B. Foster Company (FSTR)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in L.B. Foster Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) has returned 3.53% so far this year and 41.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FSTR has returned 4.72% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, FSTR's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +52.4%, while the worst month was May 2016 at -41.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, FSTR closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 3, 1993 with a return of +36.6%, while the worst single day was Aug 4, 2011 at -35.9%.

L.B. Foster Company has an annualized alpha of 12.64%, beta of 0.91, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock participated in 107.88% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 92.51% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

FSTR ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

L.B. Foster Company provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for L.B. Foster Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the L.B. Foster Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the L.B. Foster Company was 84.47%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current L.B. Foster Company drawdown is 50.47%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of L.B. Foster Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how L.B. Foster Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Railroads industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.