L.B. Foster Profit Margin

L.B. Foster (FSTR) currently reports a profit margin of 2.35% as of September 2026. That compares with 0.96% in the prior-year period — up 143.7% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 8.38%. Use the charts on this page to explore L.B. Foster's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

L.B. Foster's profit margin increased from 0.96% to 2.35% — a 143.7% year-over-year increase (period ending September 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 2.35% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 8.38%. That is roughly 72.0% 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 2.35% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 8.38%) 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 2.35%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 8.38%. 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.