Valuation check: FSTR's profit margin is 2.04%, below the Industrials sector average of 10.26%.
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L.B. Foster (FSTR) currently reports a profit margin of 2.04% as of June 2026. That compares with 7.19% in the prior-year period — down 71.6% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.26%. Use the charts on this page to explore L.B. Foster's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
L.B. Foster's profit margin decreased from 7.19% to 2.04% — a 71.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
L.B. Foster's profit margin of 2.04% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.26%. That is roughly 80.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but L.B. Foster's current 2.04% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.26%) and against FSTR's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 2.04%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.26%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for L.B. Foster, and consider following FSTR for alerts when major investors trade the stock.