Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) — Stock Score Summary

Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 72/100 based on Quality (76/100), Value (30/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Federal Signal is a high-quality industrial manufacturer (Q: 76) that benefits from municipal infrastructure spending and domestic manufacturing localization. However, it lacks the explosive asymmetric macro tailwinds required for an immediate top-tier conviction buy.

Federal Signal Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer of specialized vehicles, safety and security equipment, and environmental solutions. Its products include street sweepers, vacuum trucks, emergency warning systems, and signaling devices for municipal, governmental, and industrial customers. Federal Signal benefits from its niche market leadership in essential infrastructure and safety products, supported by strong brand reputation and long-standing customer relationships.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$110.11
Market Cap$6.9B
P/E (TTM)24.52
P/E (Forward)19.47
Price/Book4.59
Return on Equity20.5%
Return on Invested Capital16.0%
Debt/Equity40.63
Gross Margin29.0%
Operating Margin16.0%
Revenue Growth34.9%
Dividend Yield0.6%
Free Cash Flow$142M

Federal Signal Corporation operates in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Federal Signal Corporation’s (FSS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) is 72/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (76), Value (30), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Federal Signal Corporation have an economic moat?
Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) has a Quality factor score of 76/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Federal Signal Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 72/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Federal Signal Corporation in?
Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry (United States).
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