Company / Operating Cash Flow
FOSTER L B CO Operating Cash Flow History
FY2013-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$39.4M
FY2018
5-year range
$14.2M / $66.7M
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
-29.9%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Declined from $67M to $39M over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$39M in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.5%.
Declined from $67M to $39M over the past 2 years.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +40.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +4.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2018, operating cash flow decreased 29.9% year-over-year.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest operating cash flow 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | $39.4M | -29.9% |
| FY2017 | $56.2M | -15.8% |
| FY2016 | $66.7M | +371.5% |
| FY2015 | $14.2M | -47.5% |
| FY2014 | $27.0M | -14.7% |
| FY2013 | $31.6M | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026