Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
FOSTER L B CO Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2013-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
1.4%
FY2018
5-year range
-11.2% / 6.0%
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+112.5%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Return on Assets (ROA) returned to growth in FY2018 after 2 years of decline, reaching 1.4%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.4% in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.2%.
Declined from 4.5% to 1.4% over the past 2 years.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2018, return on assets (roa) increased 112.5% year-over-year.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2015.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2017.
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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 1.4% | +112.5% |
| FY2017 | -11.2% | -347.5% |
| FY2016 | 4.5% | -24.0% |
| FY2015 | 6.0% | +52.4% |
| FY2014 | 3.9% | -30.7% |
| FY2013 | 5.6% | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026