Company / Gross Margin
FOSTER L B CO Gross Margin History
FY2013-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
21.4%
FY2017
5-year range
15.7% / 21.4%
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
+6.8%
vs FY2016
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What the data says
Gross Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 15.7% in FY2014 to 21.4% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
21.4% in FY2017 with a 3-year CAGR of +5.7%.
Improved from 19.4% to 21.4% over the past 2 years.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +5.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- FOSTER L B CO's gross margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2017, gross margin increased 6.8% year-over-year.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2014.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.67 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | 21.4% | +6.8% |
| FY2016 | 20.0% | +3.3% |
| FY2015 | 19.4% | +23.7% |
| FY2014 | 15.7% | -8.3% |
| FY2013 | 17.1% | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026