Company / Profit Margin
FOSTER L B CO Profit Margin History
FY2013-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
-7.1%
FY2017
5-year range
-7.1% / 4.9%
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
-268.3%
vs FY2016
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What the data says
Profit Margin changed -268% YoY in FY2017, a notable deviation from the 4-year average annual change of -59%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-7.1% in FY2017 with a 3-year CAGR of -9.9%.
Declined from 4.9% to -7.1% over the past 2 years.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -9.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2017, profit margin decreased 268.3% year-over-year.
- Peak profit margin was recorded 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 | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | -7.1% | -268.3% |
| FY2016 | 4.2% | -13.7% |
| FY2015 | 4.9% | +78.2% |
| FY2014 | 2.8% | -30.9% |
| FY2013 | 4.0% | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026