Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vsFederal Signal Corporation (FSS)
EXPD
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
$179.00
+0.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $21.96B
FSS
Federal Signal Corporation
$128.72
+1.54%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. generates 357% more annual revenue ($11.19B vs $2.45B). FSS leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 7.5%. FSS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. FSS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
EXPD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
FSS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-77.1%
Fair Value
$91.42
Current Price
$179.00
$87.58 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FSS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 20.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.3x book value
4.4% revenue growth
7.5% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EXPD
The strongest argument for EXPD centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : FSS
The strongest argument for FSS centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EXPD
The primary concerns for EXPD are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FSS
The primary concerns for FSS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EXPD profiles as a value stock while FSS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FSS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
FSS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
EXPD generates stronger free cash flow (167M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FSS scores higher overall (64/100 vs 55/100) and 18.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
Expeditors (Expeditors International of Washington) is an American worldwide logistics and freight forwarding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Federal Signal Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Federal Signal Corporation designs, manufactures, and supplies a suite of integrated products and solutions for municipal, government, industrial, and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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