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Landstar System, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $6.1B · Avg Vol: $77M/d

70
StockRank
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Q
78
V
26
M
61
P/E (TTM)
46.2x
ROE
15.0%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
0.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Landstar System has strong quality Q78 and momentum M83, but value at V22 is well below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Landstar System, Inc. operates as an asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions, primarily leveraging a vast network of independent owner-operators and third-party capacity providers. Its competitive advantage lies in this highly scalable and flexible business model, which minimizes capital expenditure while offering efficient freight brokerage and logistics services across North America. The company is a key player known for its specialized freight capabilities and network efficiency.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue7.4B5.3B4.8B4.7B-13.9%5.0B5.5B6.2B14.0%
EPS11.997.365.513.31-34.9%3.854.876.2737.7%
Shares35.9M35.7M35.3M34.1M-5.2%33.9M
Debt196.4M132.7M163.3M133.5M-12.1%139.1M
Equity887.2M983.9M972.4M795.7M-3.6%
Op CF622.7M393.6M286.6M224.9M-28.8%189.9M
Inv CF-24.8M-6.5M-10.5M-2.4M
Fin CF-475.7M-248.0M-237.3M-343.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+2.6%
169175181187193Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$173.70
RSI (14)
36.5
52W High
$227.94
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
78
ROIC
18.1%84.3
ROE
15.0%74.9
GP/Assets
58.1%95.1
Op. Margin
4.6%33.0
FCF/Assets
11.2%87.9
Piotroski
776.5
Int. Cover
50.0x88.3
D/E Ratio
0.17x66.7
Current Ratio
1.82x55.5
Value
26
P/E (TTM)
46.2x18.7
EV/EBITDA
23.8x22.6
P/FCF
33.2x35.2
P/B
7.2x11.3
P/S
1.2x57.2
Div Yield
0.9%24.8
Momentum
61
52W High %
76%52.7
RS 6M
5%72.5
SMA 50/200
1.11x79.9
EPS Rev 4W
+0.3%21.9
EPS Rev 12W
+8.6%88.9
EPS Improve
+99%69.7
Q Growth
17%52.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$6.1B
P/E (Forward)
23.3x
Gross Margin
19.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LSTR are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
LSTRLandstar System, Inc.(you)$6.1B70Buy
HUBGHub Group, Inc.$2.4B57Hold
JBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.$24.5B75Buy
CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.$17.6B51Hold
PBIPitney Bowes Inc.$2.4B97Strong Buy
GXOGXO Logistics, Inc.$5.5B27Sell
EXPDExpeditors International of Washington, Inc.$24.8B92Strong Buy
FDXFedEx Corporation$78.3B72Buy
UPSUnited Parcel Service, Inc.$89.6B70Buy
RLGTRadiant Logistics, Inc.$408M71Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.3%

Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR): Stock Score Summary

Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (26/100), and Momentum (61/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Landstar System has strong quality Q78 and momentum M83, but value at V22 is well below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

Landstar System, Inc. operates as an asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions, primarily leveraging a vast network of independent owner-operators and third-party capacity providers. Its competitive advantage lies in this highly scalable and flexible business model, which minimizes capital expenditure while offering efficient freight brokerage and logistics services across North America. The company is a key player known for its specialized freight capabilities and network efficiency.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$173.70
Market Cap$6.1B
P/E (TTM)46.21
P/E (Forward)23.28
Price/Book7.22
Return on Equity15.0%
Return on Invested Capital18.1%
Debt/Equity0.17x
Gross Margin19.0%
Operating Margin4.6%
Revenue Growth18.1%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$184M

Landstar System, Inc. operates in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Landstar System, Inc.’s (LSTR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (26), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Landstar System, Inc. have an economic moat?
Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Landstar System, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Landstar System, Inc. in?
Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry (United States).