FSTR vs. NEOV

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

FSTR (L.B. Foster Company) and NEOV (NeoVolta Inc. Common Stock) are both stocks. Both are in the Industrials sector — FSTR in Railroads, NEOV in Electrical Equipment & Parts. Over the past 5 years, FSTR returned 17.76%/yr vs -19.78%/yr for NEOV. Their 0.06 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

FSTR vs. NEOV - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) and NeoVolta Inc. Common Stock (NEOV). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FSTR achieves a 52.62% return, which is significantly higher than NEOV's -30.59% return.

FSTR

• 1D: -0.15%
• 1M: -3.81%
• 6M: 36.87%
• YTD: 52.62%
• 1Y: 84.27%
• 3Y*: 41.92%
• 5Y*: 17.76%
• 10Y*: 15.15%
• ALL TIME*: 6.20%

NEOV

• 1D: -0.94%
• 1M: -15.26%
• 6M: -49.88%
• YTD: -30.59%
• 1Y: -57.88%
• 3Y*: -12.87%
• 5Y*: -19.78%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: -5.52%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
FSTR L.B. Foster Company	$3.04M	$3.01M	$4.24M
NEOV NeoVolta Inc. Common Stock	$2.02M	$2.74M	$5.74M

FSTR vs. NEOV - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
FSTR L.B. Foster Company	52.62%	0.19%	22.33%	127.17%	-29.60%	-8.64%	30.87%
NEOV NeoVolta Inc. Common Stock	-30.59%	-41.65%	225.62%	-42.65%	-60.20%	60.78%	45.33%

Correlation

The correlation between FSTR and NEOV is 0.10, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.10
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.10
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.07
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 20, 2020	0.06

Fundamentals

Market Cap FSTR : $430.17M NEOV : $75.65M
EPS FSTR : $1.04 NEOV : -$0.31
PS Ratio FSTR : 0.78 NEOV : 4.79
PB Ratio FSTR : 2.51 NEOV : 3.82
Total Revenue (TTM) FSTR : $563.36M NEOV : $16.05M
Gross Profit (TTM) FSTR : $119.30M NEOV : $3.74M
EBITDA (TTM) FSTR : $37.88M NEOV : -$9.07M

Return for Risk

FSTR vs. NEOV — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

FSTR

FSTR Risk / Return Rank: 92
FSTR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 90
FSTR Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
FSTR Omega Ratio Rank: 89
FSTR Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
FSTR Martin Ratio Rank: 95

NEOV

NEOV Risk / Return Rank: 24
NEOV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 25
NEOV Sortino Ratio Rank: 35
NEOV Omega Ratio Rank: 35
NEOV Calmar Ratio Rank: 15
NEOV Martin Ratio Rank: 12

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

FSTR vs. NEOV - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) and NeoVolta Inc. Common Stock (NEOV). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	FSTR	NEOV	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.84	-0.42	+2.26
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.01	0.08	+2.93
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.35	1.01	+0.34
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.90	-0.76	+5.66
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	13.34	-1.29	+14.63

FSTR vs. NEOV - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FSTR Sharpe Ratio is 1.84, which is higher than the NEOV Sharpe Ratio of -0.42. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FSTR and NEOV, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

FSTR vs. NEOV - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FSTR drawdown since its inception was -84.47%, smaller than the maximum NEOV drawdown of -90.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FSTR and NEOV.

Drawdown Indicators

	FSTR	NEOV	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-84.47%	-90.38%	+5.91%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.38%	-73.60%	+58.22%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-45.90%	-79.40%	+33.50%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-50.47%	-90.38%	+39.91%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-70.39%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-26.98%	-70.57%	+43.59%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-41.74%	-40.50%	-1.24%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.69%	43.15%	-37.46%

Volatility

FSTR vs. NEOV - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) is 8.89%, while NeoVolta Inc. Common Stock (NEOV) has a volatility of 26.17%. This indicates that FSTR experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NEOV based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	FSTR	NEOV	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	8.89%	26.17%	-17.28%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	30.05%	108.21%	-78.16%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	40.97%	133.89%	-92.92%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	41.63%	97.98%	-56.35%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	47.94%	92.29%	-44.35%

Dividends

FSTR vs. NEOV - Dividend Comparison

Neither FSTR nor NEOV has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
FSTR L.B. Foster Company	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.88%	1.17%
NEOV NeoVolta Inc. Common Stock	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both FSTR and NEOV in my portfolio?

FSTR and NEOV have a correlation of 0.10, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, FSTR or NEOV?

NEOV has higher volatility (26.17%) compared to FSTR (8.89%). In terms of maximum drawdown, FSTR dropped -84.47% vs NEOV's -90.38%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

FSTR currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.84 vs -0.42), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.