L.B. Foster Company
FSTR
Rank in Stocks
#12771
L.B. Foster Company is a global provider of specialized, engineered, and... L.B. Foster Company is a global provider of specialized, engineered, and manufactured solutions tailored for building and infrastructure development. Its "Rail, Technologies, and Services" division supplies new and used rail to diverse clients, including passenger and short-line freight railroads, industrial enterprises, and rail construction contractors. This segment also delivers a comprehensive array of rail accessories, such as track spikes, anchors, bolts, angle bars, and tie plates. Furthermore, it offers specialized items like power rail, direct fixation fasteners, coverboards, and trackwork components, alongside the design and production of insulated rail joints and related parts. The division's portfolio extends to advanced solutions for friction management, railway condition monitoring, wheel impact detection, wayside data collection, and engineered concrete ties, complemented by ongoing aftermarket support. The "Precast Concrete Products" segment manufactures a variety of custom precast concrete items. These include sound barriers, burial vaults, bridge beams, box culverts, septic tanks, and other pre-stressed products designed for the transportation and broader infrastructure sectors. This segment also constructs prefabricated concrete buildings, used as public restrooms, concession kiosks, and protective storage units, primarily for national, state, and municipal parks. Meanwhile, the "Steel Products and Measurement" segment focuses on highway construction and repair, offering bridge decking, railings, fabricated structural steel, expansion joints, and bridge forms. Additionally, this division produces threaded pipe products essential for industrial water wells, irrigation systems, and the oil and gas industry. It also provides protective pipe coatings for energy pipelines and utility applications, as well as precise measurement systems specifically for the petroleum market. The company reaches its customers through both direct sales and an extensive network of agents. Established in 1902, L.B. Foster Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Share Price
$41.88
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$440.57M
Change (1 day)
5.36%
Change (1 year)
55.75%
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Operating Margin for L.B. Foster Company (FSTR)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 4.36%
According to L.B. Foster Company's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 4.36%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 4.05%.
Operating Margin history for L.B. Foster Company from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 4.36% | 7.65% |
| 2025 | 4.05% | 4.92% |
| 2024 | 3.86% | 131.14% |
| 2023 | 1.67% | -215.17% |
| 2022 | -1.45% | -266.67% |
| 2021 | 0.87% | -72.29% |
| 2020 | 3.14% | -42.39% |
| 2019 | 5.45% | -266.16% |
| 2018 | -3.28% | -211.95% |
| 2017 | 2.93% | -373.83% |
| 2016 | -1.07% | -123.21% |
| 2015 | 4.61% | -24.55% |
| 2014 | 6.11% | -12.09% |
| 2013 | 6.95% | 75.51% |
| 2012 | 3.96% | -25.70% |
| 2011 | 5.33% | -20.92% |
| 2010 | 6.74% | -3.85% |
| 2009 | 7.01% | -8.49% |
| 2008 | 7.66% | 0.00% |
| 2007 | 7.66% | 66.52% |
| 2006 | 4.60% | 82.54% |
| 2005 | 2.52% | 173.91% |
| 2004 | 0.92% | -49.17% |
| 2003 | 1.81% | 56.03% |
| 2002 | 1.16% | -17.14% |
| 2001 | 1.40% | -46.56% |
| 2000 | 2.62% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39.98% | -90.83% |
US
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| 36.40% | -91.65% |
US
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| 36.55% | -91.62% |
CA
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| 37.63% | -91.37% |
CA
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| 31.54% | -92.77% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about L.B. Foster Company's operating margin
What is L.B. Foster Company's operating margin?
L.B. Foster Company's operating margin is 4.36%, as of Nov 2026.
What was L.B. Foster Company's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, L.B. Foster Company's operating margin was 4.05%, compared with 3.86% in 2024.
How has L.B. Foster Company's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, L.B. Foster Company's operating margin was highest in 2025 (4.05%) and lowest in 2022 (-1.45%).
How does L.B. Foster Company's operating margin compare with similar companies?
L.B. Foster Company's operating margin (4.36%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Union Pacific Corporation, with 39.98%.