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LSTR

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Landstar System, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $6.8B · Avg Vol: $88M/d

83
StockRank
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Q
78
V
21
M
79
P/E (TTM)
58.5x
ROE
14.4%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
0.8%
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%4.8B5.2B5.8B10.7%
EPS11.997.365.513.31-34.9%3.614.806.1436.2%
Shares35.9M35.7M35.3M34.1M-5.2%33.9M
Debt196.4M132.7M163.3M133.5M-12.1%124.3M
Equity887.2M983.9M972.4M795.7M-3.6%
Op CF622.7M393.6M286.6M224.9M-28.8%247.4M
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)-14.6%
192200208216224Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$191.63
RSI (14)
36.8
52W High
$228.46
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
78
ROIC
18.1%87.1
ROE
14.4%75.2
GP/Assets
56.4%95.1
Op. Margin
4.5%34.6
FCF/Assets
11.2%88.0
Piotroski
775.1
Int. Cover
50.0x87.1
D/E Ratio
0.16x69.0
Current Ratio
1.88x57.6
Value
21
P/E (TTM)
58.5x14.8
EV/EBITDA
28.5x16.5
P/FCF
36.9x30.1
P/B
9.0x7.4
P/S
1.5x49.6
Div Yield
0.8%16.9
Momentum
79
52W High %
84%67.9
RS 6M
14%82.5
SMA 50/200
1.27x89.8
EPS Rev 4W
+5.2%95.0
EPS Rev 12W
+11.2%91.6
EPS Improve
+107%70.0
Q Growth
32%68.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$6.8B
P/E (Forward)
28.3x
Gross Margin
19.3%

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)$6.8B83STRONG BUY
EXPDExpeditors International of Washington, Inc.$22.9B86STRONG BUY
JBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.$27.1B87STRONG BUY
PBIPitney Bowes Inc.$2.4B99STRONG BUY
GXOGXO Logistics, Inc.$6.1B46HOLD
HUBGHub Group, Inc.$3.0B60HOLD
CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.$22.0B66BUY
FDXFedEx Corporation$74.5B84STRONG BUY
UPSUnited Parcel Service, Inc.$97.6B85STRONG BUY
FDXFFedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.$23.5B49HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

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

Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (21/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG 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$191.63
Market Cap$6.8B
P/E (TTM)58.50
P/E (Forward)28.32
Price/Book8.97
Return on Equity14.4%
Return on Invested Capital18.1%
Debt/Equity0.16x
Gross Margin19.3%
Operating Margin4.5%
Revenue Growth1.6%
Dividend Yield0.8%
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 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (21), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
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 Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. 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).