FSS:NYE-Federal Signal Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Pollution & Treatment Controls | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 87.45

Change

+0.68 (+0.78)%

Market Cap

USD 0.95B

Volume

0.23M

Analyst Target

USD 35.25
Analyst Rating

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About

Federal Signal Corp designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Its products includes sewer cleaners, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, safety and security systems.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Pollution & Treatment Controls) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 13.96% 50% F 82% B
Dividend Return 0.16% 67% D+ 6% D-
Total Return 14.11% 50% F 81% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 63.70% 100% F 94% A
Dividend Return 0.79% 50% F 8% B-
Total Return 64.49% 100% F 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 253.33% 100% F 95% A
Dividend Return 6.91% 100% F 22% F
Total Return 260.24% 100% F 95% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 25.64% 100% F 88% B+
Dividend Return 26.61% 100% F 87% B+
Total Return 0.98% 100% F 24% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 26.02% 50% F 43% F
Risk Adjusted Return 102.30% 100% F 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 0.95B 50% F 76% C+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Pollution & Treatment Controls) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 22.70 50% 25%
Price/Book Ratio 5.09 75% 17%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 26.84 25% 10%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 18.93 50% 16%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 18.85% 67% 80%
Return on Invested Capital 14.22% 50% 78%
Return on Assets 9.25% 67% 90%
Debt to Equity Ratio 29.29% 100% 74%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector