Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Federal Signal Corporation stock (FSS) is currently trading at $111.34. Federal Signal Corporation PE ratio is 27.99. Federal Signal Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.13. Analyst consensus price target for FSS is $138.00. WallStSmart rates FSS as Moderate Buy.
- FSS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- FSS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- FSS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- FSS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- FSS fair value vs current price
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- Is FSS undervalued or overvalued?
- Federal Signal Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- FSS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- FSS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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FSS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Federal Signal Corporation (FSS)
FSS trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $182.54, offering a 35% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in revenue growth, eps growth, institutional own.. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) Key Strengths (5)
102.59% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong revenue growth at 26.50% annually
Strong earnings growth at 24.20% per year
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) Areas to Watch (5)
Premium pricing at 4.9x book value
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.13x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $11 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 66/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 5.6/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 19.20%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 26.50%, EPS Growth at 24.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.71), Price/Sales (3.13), Price/Book (4.95) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 16.10%, Profit Margin at 11.30%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 19.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 26.50% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Revenue Growth) and negatives (Price/Book, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
FSS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
FSS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.13x trades 230% above its historical average of 0.95x (99th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 4% below its historical high of 3.25x set in Mar 2026, and 981% above its historical low of 0.29x in Nov 2011.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) · INDUSTRIALS › POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS
The Big Picture
Federal Signal Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 2.2B with 27% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 11.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 27% YoY, reaching 2.2B. This pace significantly outperforms most POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS peers.
Generating 90M in free cash flow and 97M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Federal Signal Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Federal Signal Corporation maintain 27%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Debt management: total debt of 243M is significantly higher than cash (54M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Federal Signal Corporation.
Bottom Line
Federal Signal Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (27% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Federal Signal Corporation(FSS)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS
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.