Company / R&D Expense
FOSTER L B CO R&D Expense History
FY2013-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$2.2M
FY2018
5-year range
$2.2M / $3.9M
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
-43.1%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
R&D Expense has fluctuated over the past 6 years, ranging from $2M in FY2013 to $4M in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2M in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.4%.
Declined from $3M to $2M over the past 2 years.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -10.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2018, r&d expense decreased 43.1% year-over-year.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest r&d expense in the period was in FY2013.
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 | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | $2.2M | -43.1% |
| FY2017 | $3.9M | +27.2% |
| FY2016 | $3.1M | -1.8% |
| FY2015 | $3.2M | +7.8% |
| FY2014 | $2.9M | +54.1% |
| FY2013 | $1.9M | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026