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ISIN
US3138551086
CUSIP
313855108
IPO Date
Mar 1, 1982

Highlights

Market Cap
$7.22B
Enterprise Value
$7.75B
EPS (TTM)
$4.41
PE Ratio
26.65
PEG Ratio
1.04
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.34B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$670.20M
EBITDA (TTM)
$435.10M
Year Range
$101.19 - $132.89
Target Price
$130.00
ROA (TTM)
11.03%
ROE (TTM)
18.87%

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Performance

FSS Performance Chart

Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) is up 8.4% since the beginning of the year. At $117 per share, FSS is trading 11.6% below its 52-week high of $133. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FSS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,049.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) has returned 8.44% so far this year and 16.83% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FSS has achieved an annualized return of 26.19%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.


Federal Signal Corporation

1D
-0.91%
1M
4.29%
YTD
8.44%
6M
4.00%
1Y
16.83%
3Y*
24.44%
5Y*
24.98%
10Y*
26.19%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.37%
1M
-0.01%
YTD
9.16%
6M
8.64%
1Y
25.22%
3Y*
19.78%
5Y*
11.99%
10Y*
13.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

FSS Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 1, 1982, FSS's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +47.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -37.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, FSS closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 14, 2012 with a return of +26.2%, while the worst single day was Feb 29, 2016 at -21.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.46%7.72%-6.99%13.86%-13.23%10.07%8.44%
20256.41%-17.32%-9.34%10.71%15.69%13.13%18.93%-2.72%-3.25%-0.81%-3.29%-4.75%18.21%
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%

Benchmark Metrics

Federal Signal Corporation has an annualized alpha of 5.22%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 01, 1982.

  • This stock captured 111.94% of S&P 500 Index gains and 111.58% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R2 of 0.24 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.22%
Beta
0.97
0.24
Upside Capture
111.94%
Downside Capture
111.58%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FSS ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


FSS Risk / Return Rank: 5757
Overall Rank
FSS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5858
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FSS Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
FSS Omega Ratio Rank: 5454
Omega Ratio Rank
FSS Calmar Ratio Rank: 6161
Calmar Ratio Rank
FSS Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


FSSBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.55

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.77

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.37

-0.25

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.89

2.78

-1.90

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

1.54

12.44

-10.90

Dividends

Dividend History

Federal Signal Corporation provided a 0.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.58 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 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$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.58$0.56$0.48$0.39$0.36$0.36$0.32$0.32$0.31$0.28$0.28$0.25

Dividend yield

0.49%0.52%0.52%0.51%0.77%0.83%0.96%0.99%1.56%1.39%1.79%1.58%

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
2026$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.30
2025$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.56
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

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Federal Signal Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.49%, 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 12.82%, 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 83.43%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2147 trading sessions.

The current Federal Signal Corporation drawdown is 9.13%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-83.43%Mar 2009
7y 7d8y 6mo
15y 6moMar 2002 - Sep 2017
2000 bear market2000
-43.68%Jan 2000
1y 3d2y 1mo
3y 1moJan 1999 - Feb 2002
Black Monday1987
-40.45%Oct 1987
2mo 3d1y 7mo
1y 9moAug 1987 - Jun 1989
1984 bear market1984
-38.46%Oct 1984
1y 3mo1y 3mo
2y 7moJun 1983 - Feb 1986
Bear market2022
-32.96%Apr 2022
4mo 24d6mo 27d
11mo 21dNov 2021 - Nov 2022

Drawdown Indicators


FSSBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-83.43%

-56.78%

-26.65%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-19.04%

-9.10%

-9.94%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-31.54%

-18.90%

-12.64%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-32.96%

-25.43%

-7.53%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-32.96%

-33.92%

+0.96%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-9.13%

-1.80%

-7.33%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-22.56%

-10.71%

-11.85%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

10.96%

2.03%

+8.93%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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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.


Annual
Quarterly

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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 26.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

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 1.0. 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 3.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

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 5.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

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
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