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Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US5150981018
CUSIP
515098101
IPO Date
Mar 5, 1993

Highlights

Market Cap
$5.48B
Enterprise Value
$5.14B
EPS (TTM)
$3.33
PE Ratio
48.17
Total Revenue (TTM)
$4.75B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$882.24M
EBITDA (TTM)
$197.14M
Year Range
$119.32 - $166.11
Target Price
$152.67
ROA (TTM)
7.03%
ROE (TTM)
14.45%

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Landstar System, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

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


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) has returned 13.37% so far this year and 9.47% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LSTR has returned 11.48% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Landstar System, Inc.

1D
2.13%
1M
-1.62%
YTD
13.37%
6M
33.36%
1Y
9.47%
3Y*
-1.63%
5Y*
1.08%
10Y*
11.48%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 5, 1993, LSTR's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Dec 1994 with a return of +28.4%, while the worst month was Nov 1994 at -23.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, LSTR closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 26, 2000 with a return of +16.9%, while the worst single day was Feb 12, 2026 at -15.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.34%9.40%-1.62%13.37%
2025-3.05%-3.34%-5.42%-10.69%2.29%1.60%-4.06%-0.47%-7.38%4.79%2.21%9.83%-14.42%
20240.04%-0.62%1.35%-9.52%4.56%1.35%3.13%-3.86%3.46%-6.94%5.98%-7.56%-9.66%
20237.39%4.78%-0.85%-1.80%-0.20%9.78%5.74%-6.61%-6.78%-6.87%4.98%12.16%21.17%
2022-9.62%-3.34%-2.32%2.70%-2.08%-3.97%7.67%-6.17%-1.54%8.21%10.94%-5.83%-7.32%
20214.99%15.04%3.07%4.37%-0.92%-7.32%-0.65%7.20%-6.08%11.40%-3.99%6.21%35.59%

Benchmark Metrics

Landstar System, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 13.60%, beta of 0.78, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 08, 1993.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.80%) than losses (59.02%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.18 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.

Alpha
13.60%
Beta
0.78
0.18
Upside Capture
94.80%
Downside Capture
59.02%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

LSTR ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


LSTR Risk / Return Rank: 4949
Overall Rank
LSTR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5050
Sharpe Ratio Rank
LSTR Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
LSTR Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
LSTR Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
LSTR Martin Ratio Rank: 5252
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


LSTRBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.26

0.90

-0.63

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.60

1.39

-0.78

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.08

1.21

-0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.58

1.40

-0.82

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.08

6.61

-5.53

Explore LSTR risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Landstar System, Inc. provided a 2.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$3.60$3.56$3.38$3.26$3.10$2.92$2.79$0.70$2.13$0.38$0.34$1.30

Dividend yield

2.25%2.48%1.97%1.68%1.90%1.63%2.07%0.61%2.23%0.37%0.40%2.22%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Landstar System, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$2.00$0.40$0.00$2.40
2025$2.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$3.56
2024$2.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$3.38
2023$2.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$3.26
2022$2.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$3.10
2021$2.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$2.92

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Landstar System, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.25%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Landstar System, Inc. has a payout ratio of 107.66%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Landstar System, Inc.. 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 Landstar System, Inc. was 53.20%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 762 trading sessions.

The current Landstar System, Inc. drawdown is 17.05%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-53.2%Jun 20, 2008180Mar 9, 2009762Mar 15, 2012942
-44.34%Apr 13, 2000114Sep 25, 200096Feb 12, 2001210
-42.83%Feb 17, 199577Jun 8, 1995864Nov 6, 1998941
-38.75%Jul 27, 2023542Sep 23, 2025
-31.01%Dec 1, 2014282Jan 13, 2016210Nov 10, 2016492

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

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


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Landstar System, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for LSTR, comparing it with other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, LSTR has a P/E ratio of 48.2. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LSTR relative to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, LSTR has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LSTR in comparison with other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, LSTR has a P/B value of 6.9. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items