Federal Signal Corporation (FSS)
Company Info
US3138551086
313855108
Mar 1, 1982
Highlights
$5.74B
$3.41
27.62
1.75
$1.90B
$540.20M
$339.50M
$66.37 - $101.58
$104.43
10.41%
6.45
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) returned 3.56% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.06% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, FSS delivered an annualized return of 21.43%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
FSS
3.56%
27.35%
7.13%
11.06%
30.39%
21.43%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.94%
1.49%
12.48%
15.82%
10.87%
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.41% | -17.32% | -9.34% | 10.71% | 17.28% | 3.56% | |||||||
| 2024 | 0.31% | 6.40% | 3.77% | -4.21% | 13.34% | -9.07% | 19.48% | -5.36% | -1.09% | -12.72% | 19.58% | -5.15% | 21.05% |
| 2023 | 14.59% | -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% |
| 2019 | 10.45% | 11.83% | 6.08% | 10.70% | -16.70% | 11.97% | 16.45% | -4.37% | 10.20% | -0.92% | 1.79% | -2.09% | 63.93% |
| 2018 | 1.24% | 5.16% | 3.29% | -1.63% | 10.68% | -2.51% | 1.98% | 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% | 1.42% | 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% | 0.34% | -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 61, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
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.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Federal Signal Corporation provided a 0.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.52 | $0.48 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.09 |
Dividend yield | 0.55% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.28 | |||||||
| 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
Federal Signal Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.55%, 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
Federal Signal Corporation has a payout ratio of 15.03%, 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.
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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 5.57%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -83.42% | Mar 4, 2002 | 1767 | Mar 9, 2009 | 2147 | Sep 15, 2017 | 3914 |
| -43.75% | Jan 4, 1999 | 257 | Jan 7, 2000 | 533 | Feb 25, 2002 | 790 |
| -40.47% | Aug 26, 1987 | 45 | Oct 28, 1987 | 439 | Jul 26, 1989 | 484 |
| -37.91% | Jun 23, 1983 | 336 | Oct 19, 1984 | 331 | Feb 12, 1986 | 667 |
| -32.96% | Nov 15, 2021 | 101 | Apr 8, 2022 | 142 | Nov 1, 2022 | 243 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Federal Signal Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 3.9% positive surprise.
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
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 27.6. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
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 1.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
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 3.0. 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
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 4.8. 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.
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