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Federal Signal Corporation (FSS)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US3138551086

CUSIP

313855108

IPO Date

Mar 1, 1982

Highlights

Market Cap

$4.69B

EPS (TTM)

$3.50

PE Ratio

21.92

PEG Ratio

1.43

Total Revenue (TTM)

$1.44B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$409.40M

EBITDA (TTM)

$273.80M

Year Range

$66.47 - $101.73

Target Price

$103.17

Short %

9.09%

Short Ratio

5.61

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Federal Signal Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


4,000.00%5,000.00%6,000.00%7,000.00%8,000.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
5,501.79%
4,776.19%
FSS (Federal Signal Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Federal Signal Corporation had a return of -18.39% year-to-date (YTD) and -8.91% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Federal Signal Corporation had an annualized return of 17.66%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.11%.


FSS

YTD

-18.39%

1M

-5.18%

6M

-11.55%

1Y

-8.91%

5Y*

22.87%

10Y*

17.66%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-6.06%

1M

-3.27%

6M

-4.87%

1Y

9.44%

5Y*

14.30%

10Y*

10.11%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of FSS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20256.41%-17.32%-9.34%2.32%-18.39%
20240.31%6.40%3.77%-4.21%13.34%-9.07%19.48%-5.36%-1.09%-12.72%19.58%-5.15%21.05%
202314.59%-0.90%2.91%-5.22%3.33%20.83%-4.59%-0.06%-2.00%-2.83%18.95%11.31%66.26%
2022-9.97%-7.46%-6.29%0.83%3.43%1.42%16.63%-3.77%-6.40%25.00%4.35%-4.36%8.22%
2021-1.45%11.38%5.43%8.17%2.76%-5.30%-1.54%2.81%-4.95%10.85%-0.70%2.14%31.80%
2020-0.28%-9.83%-5.64%-1.28%8.54%2.02%3.97%4.17%-8.94%-1.95%8.46%6.90%3.99%
201910.45%11.83%6.08%10.70%-16.70%11.97%16.45%-4.37%10.20%-0.92%1.79%-2.09%63.93%
20181.24%5.16%3.29%-1.63%10.68%-2.51%1.97%9.95%2.88%-17.89%7.05%-15.17%0.39%
2017-0.45%-4.25%-6.75%13.03%0.86%10.71%6.57%1.41%13.86%0.33%1.04%-6.56%30.79%
2016-6.69%-19.44%11.80%3.24%-4.45%-1.00%2.10%0.24%1.14%-7.39%29.35%-1.20%0.56%
2015-1.10%7.99%-3.86%-0.44%-4.98%0.20%0.33%-5.02%-3.11%9.85%12.43%-5.99%4.33%
2014-15.90%4.30%15.95%1.88%-9.42%6.78%-1.30%2.01%-10.05%7.25%5.27%3.49%6.04%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of FSS is 34, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of FSS is 3434
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of FSS is 3737
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of FSS is 3333
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of FSS is 3232
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of FSS is 3232
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of FSS is 3434
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The chart of Sharpe ratio for FSS, currently valued at -0.28, compared to the broader market-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00
FSS: -0.28
^GSPC: 0.46
The chart of Sortino ratio for FSS, currently valued at -0.16, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00
FSS: -0.16
^GSPC: 0.77
The chart of Omega ratio for FSS, currently valued at 0.98, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.00
FSS: 0.98
^GSPC: 1.11
The chart of Calmar ratio for FSS, currently valued at -0.31, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.00
FSS: -0.31
^GSPC: 0.47
The chart of Martin ratio for FSS, currently valued at -0.80, compared to the broader market-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.00
FSS: -0.80
^GSPC: 1.94

The current Federal Signal Corporation Sharpe ratio is -0.28. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Federal Signal Corporation with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.000.001.002.003.00NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-0.28
0.46
FSS (Federal Signal Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Federal Signal Corporation provided a 0.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.


0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$0.50$0.48$0.39$0.36$0.36$0.32$0.32$0.31$0.28$0.28$0.25$0.09

Dividend yield

0.66%0.52%0.51%0.77%0.83%0.96%0.99%1.56%1.39%1.79%1.58%0.58%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federal Signal Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.14
2024$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.48
2023$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.39
2022$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.36
2021$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.36
2020$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32
2019$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32
2018$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.31
2017$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.28
2016$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.28
2015$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.25
2014$0.03$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.09

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield
5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%
FSS: 0.7%
Federal Signal Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.66%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
200.0%400.0%600.0%800.0%1,000.0%1,200.0%
FSS: 15.6%
Federal Signal Corporation has a payout ratio of 15.57%, which is below the market average. This means Federal Signal Corporation returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


-35.00%-30.00%-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-25.58%
-10.07%
FSS (Federal Signal Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Federal Signal Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Federal Signal Corporation was 83.42%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2147 trading sessions.

The current Federal Signal Corporation drawdown is 25.58%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-83.42%Mar 4, 20021767Mar 9, 20092147Sep 15, 20173914
-43.75%Jan 4, 1999257Jan 7, 2000533Feb 25, 2002790
-40.47%Aug 26, 198745Oct 28, 1987321Feb 3, 1989366
-38.46%Jun 23, 1983337Oct 19, 1984331Feb 12, 1986668
-32.96%Nov 15, 2021101Apr 8, 2022142Nov 1, 2022243

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Federal Signal Corporation volatility is 15.33%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
15.33%
14.23%
FSS (Federal Signal Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Federal Signal Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Federal Signal Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio
10.020.030.040.050.0
FSS: 21.9
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for FSS, comparing it with other companies in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry. Currently, FSS has a P/E ratio of 21.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
1.21.41.61.82.0
FSS: 1.4
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for FSS compared to other companies in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry. FSS currently has a PEG ratio of 1.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
FSS: 2.5
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FSS relative to other companies in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry. Currently, FSS has a P/S ratio of 2.5. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
FSS: 3.9
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FSS in comparison with other companies in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry. Currently, FSS has a P/B value of 3.9. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
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Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items