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Why FSTR Stock surged +2.32% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$36.68 +2.32% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.76
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 54/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID
Cap $377.1M
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As of 2026-11-03, L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ: FSTR) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 54/100 at a spot price of $36.68 (+2.32% 1D, market cap $377.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, FSTR ranks #191 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does FSTR compare to IMSR and UAMY in the Industrials sector?
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Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), FSTR carries a Roarable D+ (54/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 50.7x, gross margin of 21.1%, and ROIC of 10.1%. By comparison, IMSR (Terrestrial Energy Inc.) holds a E grade (28/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.0%, cap $341.1M) and UAMY (United States Antimony Corporation) posts a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.0%, cap $446.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TG leads on earnings multiple (7.8x) while TG leads on capital efficiency (15.5% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FSTR?
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Per FSTR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000352825), L.B. Foster Company generated $540.0M in revenue (+1.7% YoY), $7.5M in net income, and $25.2M in free cash flow against $330.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (21% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.76 (+0.23%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 4.7% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.8% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FSTR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (54/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FSTR SCORES 54/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (28% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4.7% FCF Margin ($25.2M FCF) & 21.1% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (24% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (48.5) create a -14 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$35.54-0.2% Next Q
46
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$35.47+0.9% Next Q
49
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$35.79+2.5% Next Q
51
CurrentGrade D+$36.68-0.7% Hist 90D α
54
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While FSTR currently carries a cautious 54/100 (D+) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Strong cash generator (21% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($36.57) and Max Pain ($38.51) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $48.10.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why FSTR Stock surged +2.32% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) surged +2.32% to $36.68, trading at 59% of its 52-week range ($23.81 – $45.81). Stretched risk/reward at 51x P/E (10% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 59% of its 52-week range ($23.81 – $45.81) with RSI-14 at 48.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.6% around $36.68 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 21.1% gross margin and $25.2M annual free cash flow.
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L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) stock price, news, quote and historyYahoo Finance UK report covering L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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A live call on L.B. Foster's third-quarter results is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 4.Stock Titan report covering L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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A wastewater-products business L.B. Foster acquired is expected to bring in about $18 million a year.Stock Titan report covering L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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RISK WATCHYahoo • 22h ago
L.B. Foster Company Announces Executive Officer ChangesPITTSBURGH, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ: FSTR), a global technology solutions provider of products and services for the Rail and Infrastructure markets, announced today that its Board of
MARKET WIREYahoo • 4d ago
L.B. Foster Expands Precast Concrete Business with the Acquisition of Dulworth Enterprises, Inc.PITTSBURGH, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR), a global solutions provider of products and services for the rail and infrastructure markets, today announced that its wholly-owned subsid
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FSTR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +0.22%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $36.39H $36.68L $35.85C $36.68VOL 36.8K
RES: $36.74SUP: $32.94SMA50: $36.57SMA200: $35.93
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
36.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (FSTR)
Industrials Rank #191 of 485
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1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (FSTR vs. IMSR, UAMY, AAC, TG)
Industry: Metal Fabrications (47 Tracked Issuers)Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) ranks #191 by composite RQD confidence (54/100, grade D+) and #312 by equity capitalization ($377.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TG leads on earnings valuation at 7.8x trailing P/E, while TG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 15.5% ROIC and — gross margin. TG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 59/100 (C-) compared with FSTR at 54/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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L.B. Foster Company | D+ | 54/100 | 50.7x | 21.1% | 10.1% | +2.32% | $377.1M | Benchmark Subject |
| IMSR Terrestrial Energy Inc. | E | 28/100 | — | — | -10.0% | -7.14% | $341.1M | /imsr-vs-fstr → |
| UAMY United States Antimony Corporation | E | 30/100 | — | 25.2% | -6.0% | -3.69% | $446.0M | /uamy-vs-fstr → |
| AAC Ares Acquisition Corporation III (Class A) | D | 46/100 | — | — | — | 0.00% | $491.7M | /aac-vs-fstr → |
| TG Tredegar Corporation | C- | 59/100 | 7.8x | — | 15.5% | +0.40% | $262.1M | /tg-vs-fstr → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000352825In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) reported GAAP revenue of $540.0M (+1.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $530.8M , and +2017.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $7.5M, operating cash flow of $35.6M, and free cash flow of $25.2M (+96.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, FSTR closed FY2025 with $330.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $540.0M | $7.5M | $35.6M | $25.2M | $330.4M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $530.8M | $42.9M | $22.6M | $12.8M | $334.6M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $25.5M | $1.5M | $37.0M | $37.0M | — | — |
3. FSTR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs FSTR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ: FSTR) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 54/100 at a spot price of $36.68 (+2.32% 1D, market cap $377.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, FSTR ranks #191 in composite RQD confidence.
How does FSTR compare to IMSR and UAMY in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), FSTR carries a Roarable D+ (54/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 50.7x, gross margin of 21.1%, and ROIC of 10.1%. By comparison, IMSR (Terrestrial Energy Inc.) holds a E grade (28/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.0%, cap $341.1M) and UAMY (United States Antimony Corporation) posts a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.0%, cap $446.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TG leads on earnings multiple (7.8x) while TG leads on capital efficiency (15.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FSTR?
Per FSTR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000352825), L.B. Foster Company generated $540.0M in revenue (+1.7% YoY), $7.5M in net income, and $25.2M in free cash flow against $330.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (21% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is FSTR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
FSTR last traded at $36.68 (+2.32% on volume of 30,259 shares), positioning the stock +0.30% above its 50-day simple moving average ($36.57) and +2.09% above its 200-day simple moving average ($35.93). Across its 52-week range of $23.81 to $45.81, FSTR sits at the 58.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.6% ($34.99 to $38.37).
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FSTR — L.B. Foster Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
FSTR scores 60 out of 100, grading C- as a "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are:
- Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20. this reflects ROIC of 10.1% and an FCF yield of 6.58%. For a prospective investor, these are the stock's most constructive cash-generation signals, though the trailing margin profile (net margin 1.4%) indicates that little of the revenue base converts into bottom-line earnings.
- Whale 13F Flow: 9 / 20. this pillar captures institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score is below midpoint, and the source data provides no 13F holder detail to explain it, so the investor cannot verify the drivers from this dossier.
- Insider Conviction: 12 / 20. this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow.
- Macro Regime Fit: 11 / 20. this reflects beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. A beta of 1.0 implies market-level sensitivity to broad moves; the score signals limited defensive character in risk-off regimes.
- Forensic Balance Sheet: 13 / 20. this reflects Altman Z of 2.5, Piotroski F of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5. These point to a moderately sound balance sheet without a clear forensic strength.
Taken together, the investor implication is a cautious neutral stance. Upside drivers include the cash-generation pillar and the stock's position relative to its 52-week range. Valuation tradeoffs are material: per the market data, trailing P/E is 50.7 and forward P/E is 47.2, which means the price already embeds substantial expectations relative to reported earnings per share.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
L.B. Foster Company is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, Metal Fabrications industry. Specific products, customer segments, and revenue mechanics are — Gross margin is 21.1%, operating margin is 4.1%, and net margin is 1.4%.
Revenue rose from $530.8M in FY 2024 to $540.0M in FY 2025, while net income fell from $42.9M to $7.5M. Per the market data, ROIC is 10.1% and the Roarable RQD rating reports an Altman Z-Score of 2.5 and a Piotroski F-Score of 5/9. Debt/Equity is 0.5. The FY 2023 revenue entry is reported as — in the source and is not reconciled further in the source data.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case: Per the market data, ROIC of 10.1% and an FCF yield of 6.58% show the business generating cash returns well above what its 1.4% net margin would suggest. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 (ROIC 10.1%, FCF yield 6.58%) and Institutional Whale Flow at 8/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the top of the $23.81 – $45.81 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case: Per the market data, trailing P/E of 50.7 and forward P/E of 47.2 leave the stock priced at a steep multiple against EPS of 0.72. Investors must weigh 50.7x trailing P/E and 12.3x EV/EBITDA against 4.1% operating margins and a 1.00 macro beta if sector demand softens.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Upstream and downstream dependencies: — Sector correlations beyond the Industrials / Metal Fabrications classification: — Second-order bottlenecks: — The news wire references rail and infrastructure exposure in the price-action headline, but the source does not quantify any linkage.
- Key Question #1: What is the total debt balance, given that debt is reported N/A for every period?
- Key Question #2: What were the third-quarter results discussed on the scheduled Nov. 4 call?
- Key Question #3: What products, customers, and end markets generate FSTR's revenue?
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📌 Pinned Debate Per the market data, ROIC of 10.1% and an FCF yield of 6.58% show the business generating cash returns well above what its 1.4% net mar
The street is overcomplicating L.B. Foster Company (FSTR). Per the market data, ROIC of 10.1% and an FCF yield of 6.58% show the business generating cash returns well above what its 1.4% net margin would suggest.. With an RQD score of 54/100 (D+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $38.72.
EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL
Both sides have a point here — FSTR's 13/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.
ME MeanReversion_88 Quantitative Statistical Arb 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $27.96 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $35.85 Per the market data, trailing P/E of 50.7 and forward P/E of 47.2 leave the stock priced at a steep multiple against EPS of 0.72.
Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short FSTR above $35.85. Per the market data, trailing P/E of 50.7 and forward P/E of 47.2 leave the stock priced at a steep multiple against EPS of 0.72.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20) and FCF yield (6.58%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $45.81.