(LSTR) Landstar System - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5150981018

Truckload, LTL, Rail, Air-Ocean, Brokerage

LSTR EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of LSTR over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": 1.61, "2020-12": 2.01, "2021-03": 2.01, "2021-06": 2.4, "2021-09": 2.58, "2021-12": 2.99, "2022-03": 3.34, "2022-06": 3.05, "2022-09": 2.76, "2022-12": 2.6, "2023-03": 2.17, "2023-06": 1.85, "2023-09": 1.71, "2023-12": 1.62, "2024-03": 1.32, "2024-06": 1.48, "2024-09": 1.41, "2024-12": 1.31, "2025-03": 0.95, "2025-06": 1.2, "2025-09": 0,

LSTR Revenue

Revenue of LSTR over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 1085.546, 2020-12: 1296.355, 2021-03: 1287.534, 2021-06: 1570.718, 2021-09: 1734.299, 2021-12: 1945.017, 2022-03: 1970.599, 2022-06: 1975.064, 2022-09: 1816.132, 2022-12: 1674.767, 2023-03: 1435.675, 2023-06: 1373.857, 2023-09: 1289.345, 2023-12: 1204.445, 2024-03: 1171.043, 2024-06: 1225.005, 2024-09: 1213.867, 2024-12: 1209.33, 2025-03: 1152.502, 2025-06: 1211.383, 2025-09: null,

Description: LSTR Landstar System

Landstar System Inc (NASDAQ:LSTR) is a transportation management solutions provider operating in North America and internationally, offering a diverse range of services including truckload, less-than-truckload, rail intermodal, air and ocean cargo, and customs brokerage through its Transportation Logistics segment. The company caters to various industries such as automotive, consumer durables, and military equipment.

The companys business model is built around a network of independent commission sales agents and third-party capacity providers, allowing it to maintain a flexible and scalable operation. The Insurance segment provides risk management and claims services, reinsuring risks associated with the companys independent contractors. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include revenue growth, operating margins, and the ratio of insurance segment revenue to total revenue.

From a financial perspective, Landstar System Inc has a market capitalization of approximately $4.76 billion and a return on equity (ROE) of 18.23%, indicating a relatively strong profitability profile. The companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 27, suggesting a moderate valuation relative to its earnings. Other relevant KPIs include the companys debt-to-equity ratio, free cash flow margin, and the growth rate of its Transportation Logistics segment.

To further analyze Landstar System Incs performance, it would be useful to examine its revenue diversification across different industries and geographies, as well as its ability to maintain a competitive edge in a potentially volatile transportation market. Key metrics to monitor include the companys revenue concentration, customer retention rates, and its capacity to adapt to changing market conditions.

LSTR Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 4,295m
Sub-Industry Cargo Ground Transportation
IPO / Inception 1993-03-05

LSTR Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -37.6%
Fundamental 58.9%
Dividend Rating 52.5%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -41.0%
Analyst Rating 2.94 of 5

LSTR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.77%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.97%
Annual Growth 5y 4.91%
Payout Consistency 90.3%
Payout Ratio 64.9%

LSTR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -71.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -93.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 30.6%
CAGR 5y -3.29%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) -0.08
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) -0.27
Sharpe Ratio 12m -2.67
Alpha -42.87
Beta 0.818
Volatility 27.98%
Current Volume 276.9k
Average Volume 20d 393.7k
Stop Loss 123.2 (-3%)
Signal 0.29

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5

Net Income (167.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 287.2m TTM)
FCFTA 0.11 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -5.01pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 12.91% (prev 14.51%; Δ -1.59pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 207.1m > Net Income 167.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-328.5m) to EBITDA (261.3m) ratio: -1.26 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.00 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (34.9m) change vs 12m ago -2.20% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 15.22% (prev 13.34%; Δ 1.89pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 277.1% (prev 278.6%; Δ -1.47pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 69.85 (EBITDA TTM 261.3m / Interest Expense TTM 2.99m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 12.68

(A) 0.36 = (Total Current Assets 1.24b - Total Current Liabilities 619.1m) / Total Assets 1.70b
(B) 1.71 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.91b / Total Assets 1.70b
warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.71 — check mapping/units
(C) 0.12 = EBIT TTM 208.8m / Avg Total Assets 1.73b
(D) 3.73 = Book Value of Equity 2.90b / Total Liabilities 777.8m
Total Rating: 12.68 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 58.92

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50
2. FCF Yield 4.83% = 2.42
3. FCF Margin 3.94% = 0.98
4. Debt/Equity 0.03 = 2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda -1.26 = 2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= 6.49)% = 8.11
7. RoE 17.49% = 1.46
8. Rev. Trend -84.44% = -6.33
9. EPS Trend -84.31% = -4.22

What is the price of LSTR shares?

As of October 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 127.06 with a total of 276,921 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.46%, over one month by -2.03%, over three months by -7.08% and over the past year by -31.45%.

Is Landstar System a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Landstar System is currently (October 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 58.92 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LSTR is around 102.03 USD . This means that LSTR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -19.7%.

Is LSTR a buy, sell or hold?

Landstar System has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.94. Therefor, it is recommend to hold LSTR.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 16
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the LSTR price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 136.8 7.7%
Analysts Target Price 136.8 7.7%
ValueRay Target Price 114.3 -10.1%

Last update: 2025-10-09 02:25

LSTR Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 4.30b (4.30b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 25.9853
P/E Forward = 19.5695
P/S = 0.8945
P/B = 4.5573
P/EG = 1.7003
Beta = 0.818
Revenue TTM = 4.79b USD
EBIT TTM = 208.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 261.3m USD
Long Term Debt = 85.4m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 30.7m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 30.7m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -328.5m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.90b USD (4.30b + Debt 30.7m - CCE 426.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 69.85 (Ebit TTM 208.8m / Interest Expense TTM 2.99m)
FCF Yield = 4.83% (FCF TTM 188.5m / Enterprise Value 3.90b)
FCF Margin = 3.94% (FCF TTM 188.5m / Revenue TTM 4.79b)
Net Margin = 3.51% (Net Income TTM 167.9m / Revenue TTM 4.79b)
Gross Margin = 15.22% ((Revenue TTM 4.79b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.06b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 22.29% (prev 12.94%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.29 (Enterprise Value 3.90b / Total Assets 1.70b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.27% (Interest Expense 698.0k / Debt 30.7m)
Taxrate = 24.63% (13.7m / 55.6m)
NOPAT = 157.4m (EBIT 208.8m * (1 - 24.63%))
Current Ratio = 2.00 (Total Current Assets 1.24b / Total Current Liabilities 619.1m)
Debt / Equity = 0.03 (Debt 30.7m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 921.8m)
Debt / EBITDA = -1.26 (Net Debt -328.5m / EBITDA 261.3m)
Debt / FCF = -1.74 (Net Debt -328.5m / FCF TTM 188.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 960.2m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 9.88% (Net Income 167.9m / Total Assets 1.70b)
RoE = 17.49% (Net Income TTM 167.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 960.2m)
RoCE = 19.97% (EBIT 208.8m / Capital Employed (Equity 960.2m + L.T.Debt 85.4m))
RoIC = 15.47% (NOPAT 157.4m / Invested Capital 1.02b)
WACC = 8.98% (E(4.30b)/V(4.33b) * Re(9.03%) + D(30.7m)/V(4.33b) * Rd(2.27%) * (1-Tc(0.25)))
Discount Rate = 9.03% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -1.31%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.83% ; FCFE base≈226.1m ; Y1≈182.7m ; Y5≈126.5m
Fair Price DCF = 57.13 (DCF Value 1.98b / Shares Outstanding 34.7m; 5y FCF grow -23.04% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -84.31 | EPS CAGR: -65.72% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -84.44 | Revenue CAGR: -13.69% | SUE: 0.13 | # QB: 0

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