Company / Interest Expense
FOSTER L B CO Interest Expense History
FY2013-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$8.1M
FY2018
5-year range
$485.0K / $8.1M
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+84.3%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Interest Expense has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $485,000 in FY2015 to $8M in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$8M in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of +67.0%.
Increased from $512,000 to $8M over the past 2 years.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +155.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +67.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- FOSTER L B CO's interest expense has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +67.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2018, interest expense increased 84.3% year-over-year.
- Lowest interest expense in the period was in FY2015.
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 | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | $8.1M | +84.3% |
| FY2017 | $4.4M | +755.1% |
| FY2016 | $512.0K | +5.6% |
| FY2015 | $485.0K | -10.5% |
| FY2014 | $542.0K | -12.9% |
| FY2013 | $622.0K | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026