Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
FOSTER L B CO Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2013-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
3.8%
FY2018
5-year range
-30.3% / 9.3%
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+112.6%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Return on Equity (ROE) returned to growth in FY2018 after 2 years of decline, reaching 3.8%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.8% in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.7%.
Declined from 7.6% to 3.8% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -5.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2018, return on equity (roe) increased 112.6% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2015.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 3.8% | +112.6% |
| FY2017 | -30.3% | -497.1% |
| FY2016 | 7.6% | -17.5% |
| FY2015 | 9.3% | +64.5% |
| FY2014 | 5.6% | -33.7% |
| FY2013 | 8.5% | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026