Federal Signal Corporation (FSS)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
FSS
Federal Signal Corporation
$124.95
+0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.63B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$56.21
+1.01%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Federal Signal Corporation generates 77% more annual revenue ($2.45B vs $1.38B). FSS leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 11.3%. FSS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. WOR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
FSS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
WOR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 20.7% YoY
Earnings expanding 1134.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSS
The strongest argument for FSS centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WOR
The strongest argument for WOR centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FSS
The primary concerns for FSS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WOR
The primary concerns for WOR are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
FSS generates stronger free cash flow (95M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WOR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 64/100) and 16.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Visit Website →Worthington Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Worthington Industries, Inc., a metal fabrication company, focuses on processing value-added steel and metal products manufactured in the United States, Austria, Canada, Mexico, Poland, and Portugal. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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