L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Return on equity 2016–2025
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
4.3%FY2025 · since FY2016: -106.3% → 4.3%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 4.3% | -19.8 pp |
| FY2024 | 24.1% | +23.1 pp |
| FY2023 | 1.0% | +34.2 pp |
| FY2022 | -33.2% | -35.2 pp |
| FY2021 | 2.0% | -2.3 pp |
| FY2020 | 4.3% | -20.8 pp |
| FY2019 | 25.1% | +50.6 pp |
| FY2018 | -25.5% | -29.0 pp |
| FY2017 | 3.5% | +109.8 pp |
| FY2016 | -106.3% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice