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Federal Signal (FSS)


Market Price (3/7/2026): $108.69 | Market Cap: $6.6 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Federal Signal (FSS)


Market Price (3/7/2026): $108.69
Market Cap: $6.6 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

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0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%
Key risks
FSS key risks include [1] its heavy dependence on government and municipal spending that historically lags the U.S. Show more.
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
 
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%
 
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Infrastructure, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Waste Management Solutions, Wastewater Management, Show more.
 
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Infrastructure, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Waste Management Solutions, Wastewater Management, Show more.
4 Key risks
FSS key risks include [1] its heavy dependence on government and municipal spending that historically lags the U.S. Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Federal Signal (FSS) stock has lost about 5% since 11/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Institutional Investor Sell-Off in Q4 2025.

Multiple large institutional investors significantly reduced their positions in Federal Signal during the fourth quarter of 2025. For instance, Macquarie Group LTD divested an estimated $150,701,419 worth of shares, removing 1,387,802 shares from its portfolio. Similarly, T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. reduced its stake by an estimated $77,292,950, selling 711,787 shares, and Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. removed 469,240 shares, valued at an estimated $55,834,867. This substantial institutional selling activity likely contributed to downward pressure on the stock.

2. Valuation Concerns Following Peak Stock Price and Elevated P/E Ratio.

Federal Signal's stock reached an all-time high closing price of $129.59 on October 29, 2025. Analysts identified valuation as a significant concern, citing the stock's higher price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and relatively low dividend yield. As of February 27, 2026, the company's P/E ratio of 28.68 was 31% higher than its 10-year historical average of 21.89, suggesting the stock may have been considered overvalued by some investors after its rapid ascent.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.6% change in FSS stock from 11/30/2025 to 3/6/2026 was primarily driven by a -8.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020253062026Change
Stock Price ($)114.00108.77-4.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,0552,1806.1%
Net Income Margin (%)11.5%11.3%-1.4%
P/E Multiple29.326.8-8.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6161-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-4.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FSS-4.6% 
Market (SPY)-1.6%56.3%
Sector (XLI)10.6%61.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -11.4% change in FSS stock from 8/31/2025 to 3/6/2026 was primarily driven by a -20.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120253062026Change
Stock Price ($)122.83108.77-11.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9752,18010.4%
Net Income Margin (%)11.2%11.3%0.8%
P/E Multiple33.626.8-20.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6161-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution-11.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FSS-11.4% 
Market (SPY)4.5%52.6%
Sector (XLI)12.3%54.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 34.6% change in FSS stock from 2/28/2025 to 3/6/2026 was primarily driven by a 18.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820253062026Change
Stock Price ($)80.82108.7734.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8622,18017.1%
Net Income Margin (%)11.6%11.3%-2.7%
P/E Multiple22.626.818.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6161-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution34.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FSS34.6% 
Market (SPY)14.2%54.6%
Sector (XLI)25.9%56.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 109.8% change in FSS stock from 2/28/2023 to 3/6/2026 was primarily driven by a 62.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)22820233062026Change
Stock Price ($)51.83108.77109.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3452,18062.2%
Net Income Margin (%)7.8%11.3%44.4%
P/E Multiple29.726.8-9.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6061-0.7%
Cumulative Contribution109.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FSS109.8% 
Market (SPY)76.0%52.2%
Sector (XLI)75.6%63.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
FSS Return32%8%66%21%18%3%251%
Peers Return14%10%24%8%21%17%138%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-0%82%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
FSS Win Rate58%50%50%50%42%33% 
Peers Win Rate58%45%52%55%58%67% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
FSS Max Drawdown-2%-26%0%-6%-25%-0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-7%-23%-11%-12%-28%0% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PCAR, OSK, WNC, CAT, CMI. See FSS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 3/6/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventFSSS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-33.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven49.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven216 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-31.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven45.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven289 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-33.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven49.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven120 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-77.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven349.1%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2,433 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Federal Signal's stock fell -33.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/12/2021. A -33.3% loss requires a 49.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Federal Signal (FSS)

Federal Signal Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and supplies a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Environmental Solutions Group, and Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions Group segment offers a range of street sweepers, safe-digging trucks ,sewer cleaners, industrial vacuum loaders, vacuum, and hydro-excavation trucks; road-marking, line-removal and waterblasting equipment, dump truck bodies, trailers, and metal extraction support equipment under the Elgin, Vactor, Guzzler, TRUVAC, Westech, Jetstream, Mark Rite Lines, Ox Bodies, Crysteel, J-Craft, Duraclass, Rugby, Travis, OSW, NTE, WTB, Ground Force, Bucks, and Switch-N-Go brand names. It also offers refuse and recycling collection vehicles, camera systems, ice resurfacing equipment, and snow-removal equipment, as well as safety, and security systems. In addition, this segment engages in the sale of parts, service and repair, equipment rental, and training activities. The Safety and Security Systems Group segment provides systems and products for community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, and industrial communications. Its products include vehicle lightbars and sirens, industrial signaling equipment, public warning systems, general alarm systems, and public address systems. This segment sells its products under the Federal Signal, Federal Signal VAMA, and Victor brand names. The company sells its products through wholesaler, distributor, independent manufacturer representative, original equipment manufacturer, and direct sales force, as well as independent foreign distributor. Federal Signal Corporation was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.

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Here are a few analogies to describe Federal Signal (FSS):

  • Think of them as a highly specialized Caterpillar or Volvo Trucks, focusing exclusively on the heavy-duty vehicles that keep our cities running, like street sweepers, vacuum excavators, and refuse trucks.
  • They are also a key supplier of warning lights, sirens, and communication systems for emergency vehicles and industrial safety, much like how Axon Enterprises provides specialized technology for law enforcement.

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  • Sewer and Industrial Vacuum Trucks: Manufactures specialized vehicles used for municipal sewer cleaning, industrial vacuum loading, and material handling.
  • Street Sweepers: Produces various types of street sweeping vehicles for municipal and contractor use.
  • Emergency Vehicle Warning Systems: Designs and manufactures lighting, sirens, and communication systems for police, fire, EMS, and utility vehicles.
  • Mass Notification & Public Safety Systems: Provides outdoor warning sirens and integrated critical communication solutions for public safety and industrial facilities.

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Federal Signal (FSS) primarily sells its products and services to other companies and governmental agencies rather than directly to individuals. The company's customer base is highly fragmented, and according to its most recent annual report (10-K), no single customer accounts for more than 10% of its consolidated net sales.

Therefore, while it's not possible to list specific major named customer companies with stock symbols, Federal Signal serves a broad range of entities across several key categories:

  • Governmental Agencies and Municipalities: These customers include local, state, and federal government entities suchs as police departments, fire departments, emergency medical services (EMS), and public works departments. They purchase a wide array of Federal Signal products, including emergency warning systems, communication solutions, street sweepers, and vacuum trucks for public safety and infrastructure maintenance.
  • Commercial and Industrial Customers: This category encompasses a diverse group of businesses, including construction contractors, utility companies, environmental service providers, manufacturing facilities, mining operations, and airports. These customers utilize Federal Signal's specialized vehicles (like street sweepers, vacuum excavators), safety solutions, and signaling equipment for their operational and safety needs.
  • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs): Federal Signal also supplies components and sub-systems to other manufacturers who integrate them into their final products. For example, they may provide chassis for fire apparatus or warning light systems for other specialized vehicles.

Due to the fragmented nature of its customer base, Federal Signal does not disclose specific major customers that are public companies generating a significant portion of its revenue.

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Jennifer L. Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Jennifer L. Sherman was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Signal Corporation on January 1, 2016, having joined the company in 1994. Prior to her promotion to CEO, she held various leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. Ms. Sherman began her career as a corporate attorney with a focus on commercial contract disputes, labor law, bankruptcy, securities, and collections. She currently serves on the Board of Franklin Electric Company, Inc. and has been involved with several non-profit boards.

Ian A. Hudson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Ian A. Hudson was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Federal Signal on October 24, 2017, after serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer. He joined Federal Signal in August 2013 as Vice President and Corporate Controller. Before joining the company, Mr. Hudson was Director of Accounting – Latin America and Asia Pacific at Groupon, Inc. from June 2012 to August 2013. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Ernst & Young, LLP, most recently as a Senior Audit Manager.

Mark D. Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Mark D. Weber was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 15, 2018. He rejoined Federal Signal after serving four years as President and CEO of Supreme Industries, Inc., which was successfully sold to Wabash National Corporation during his leadership. Before his time at Supreme Industries, Mr. Weber spent 17 years at Federal Signal in various leadership positions, including President of the Environmental Solutions Group. Earlier in his career, he worked at Cummins Engine Company. He also serves on the Board of Horizon Global Corporation.

Diane I. Bonina, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Diane I. Bonina became Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Federal Signal on April 26, 2022, having joined the company as Legal Counsel in March 2022. In her role, she is responsible for the company's legal, corporate secretary, and compliance functions. Ms. Bonina previously held senior legal positions at AT&T and was an attorney with the Chicago law firm Jenner & Block in its litigation department. She also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Cornelia G. Kennedy of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Felix M. Boeschen, Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations

Felix M. Boeschen was appointed Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, effective September 28, 2023. He is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives and leading the company's investor relations efforts. Prior to joining Federal Signal, Mr. Boeschen served as a Vice President of Equity Research at Raymond James from 2020 to 2023, where he covered companies in the machinery, truck equipment, and specialty vehicle sectors.

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The key risks to Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) primarily revolve around its reliance on government spending and exposure to broader economic and political uncertainties.

  1. Dependence on Government and Municipal Spending: A core aspect of Federal Signal's business model relies heavily on essential government and infrastructure spending. There is a historical correlation indicating a one-to-two-year lag between the condition of the U.S. economy and the company's sales to government entities and municipalities. Consequently, any federal budget cuts could adversely affect state and local government spending, thereby negatively impacting Federal Signal's revenue and profitability.

  2. Economic and Political Uncertainty: Federal Signal, particularly with its international operations, is susceptible to various economic and political uncertainties. These include fluctuations in demand, changing international economic, legal, and political conditions, and foreign currency exchange rate changes, all of which are largely beyond the company's direct control. While Federal Signal has actively managed price-cost dynamics and successfully implemented price increases to offset inflationary pressures, ongoing inflationary pressures (such as rising costs for employee benefits, wages, materials, and services) and potential tariffs (including retaliatory tariffs) present continuous operational challenges.

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The most significant clear emerging threat to Federal Signal (FSS) is the rapid acceleration of the electrification of municipal and industrial vehicle fleets.

Federal Signal's Environmental Solutions Group heavily relies on the manufacture and sale of traditional diesel-powered heavy equipment such as street sweepers, vacuum trucks, sewer cleaners, and hydro-excavators. Many municipalities, government agencies, and industrial customers, which are FSS's core market, are increasingly setting aggressive targets for transitioning their fleets to electric or alternative fuel vehicles to meet environmental goals, reduce noise pollution, and achieve long-term operational savings.

This shift represents a substantial threat as it requires significant investment in research and development to design and produce competitive electric alternatives. If FSS is unable to innovate and scale its electric product offerings at a pace commensurate with market demand or if it lags behind competitors already deploying robust electric solutions, it risks losing substantial market share in its core equipment segments.

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The addressable markets for Federal Signal's main products and services vary by product category and region. The company operates primarily through its Environmental Solutions Group and Safety and Security Systems Group, serving municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial clients. Here are the estimated market sizes for their key products and services:

Environmental Solutions Group

  • Street Sweepers: The global street sweeper market was valued at approximately USD 2.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 3.4 billion by 2035, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The North America street sweeper market alone was estimated at USD 870.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.56 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.1%.
  • Industrial Vacuum Loader Trucks / Vacuum Trucks: The global industrial vacuum loader truck market size was estimated at USD 1.23 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.44 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7.09%. Another estimate places the global vacuum truck market at USD 2.1 billion in 2024, expected to exceed USD 5.15 billion by 2037, at a CAGR of 6.5%. The U.S. vacuum truck market is projected to reach an estimated value of USD 930.6 million by 2032.
  • Refuse Collection Vehicles (Garbage Collection Trucks): The global garbage collection trucks market is anticipated to be approximately USD 15,032.7 million in 2025 and is projected to rise to USD 20,049.9 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.2%. Another report values the global market at USD 8.9 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 14.1 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 4.2%.
  • Dump Truck Bodies: The global dump truck bodies market size was approximately USD 2.34 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 3.79 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of about 5.5%. For North America, the dump truck/body manufacturing market was estimated at USD 660 million in 2022.
  • Trailers (Dump Trailers): The global dump trailer market is valued at USD 11.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 27.35 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 9.1%. North America leads this market with a 35% share.

Safety and Security Systems Group

  • Public Safety and Security Systems: The global public safety and security market size was valued at USD 516.68 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,124.77 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.3%. North America held a dominant share of 38.7% of the global market in 2024.
  • Emergency Vehicle Lighting: The global emergency warning lights market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.15 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3.07 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.2%. North America is estimated to lead this market with a share of 41.3% in 2025.
  • Outdoor Warning Sirens: The global outdoor warning sirens market size was valued at USD 169.43 million in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 275.33 million by 2034, with a CAGR of 5.0%. The North American market for outdoor warning sirens is calculated at USD 46.5 million for 2024 and is projected to reach USD 60.7 million by 2034, at a CAGR of 2.7%.
  • Public Address Systems: The global public address and voice alarm systems market size reached USD 3.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.8 billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.37%. North America holds 33% of the total public address system demand.
  • Fire Trucks: The global fire truck market size was valued at USD 9.15 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 11.96 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 3.41%. North America's fire truck market size was valued at USD 8.21 billion in 2024 and is expected to be worth USD 13.29 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 5.50%.

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The following are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Federal Signal (FSS) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Sustained Strong Demand in Core Markets: Federal Signal anticipates continued robust demand in its publicly funded and industrial markets. This persistent strength is a key driver for both its Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) and Safety and Security Systems Group (SSG), leading to sustained sales growth for its products and aftermarket offerings.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions and Inorganic Growth: Acquisitions are a significant component of Federal Signal's growth strategy. Recent successful integrations, such as HOG Technologies and Standard Equipment, have already contributed to revenue expansion. The ongoing integration of the New Way division is particularly highlighted as a long-term catalyst for increasing market share in the refuse truck segment. The company projects its growth to be evenly split between organic and inorganic contributions.
  3. Aftermarket Sales Growth and Price Realization: Strong aftermarket demand for parts and services, coupled with effective price realization strategies, continues to be a meaningful contributor to Federal Signal's revenue growth. This allows the company to capitalize on its installed base and manage costs effectively.
  4. Increased Production and Operational Enhancements: Efforts to increase production levels, including capacity expansions and automation initiatives at key facilities, are expected to support higher sales volumes. Furthermore, the "build more parts" initiative aims to enhance in-sourcing of components, which can reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and improve efficiency, indirectly boosting revenue by ensuring product availability.

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Share Repurchases

  • Federal Signal's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $150 million in April 2025.
  • As of the end of the first quarter of 2025, approximately $27 million remained under a previous stock repurchase program authorized in March 2020.
  • From the March 2020 buyback plan, the company repurchased 1,173,156 shares for $67.81 million as of September 30, 2025.

Share Issuance

  • The company's common stock par value increased by $0.4 million between 2023 and 2024, indicating the issuance of approximately 0.4 million shares, likely related to equity compensation.

Outbound Investments

  • In September 2025, Federal Signal agreed to acquire New Way Trucks for an initial purchase price of $396 million, plus an additional $30 million for manufacturing facilities, marking an expansion into the refuse collection vehicle market.
  • The company acquired Standard Equipment Company in 2024 for an upfront value of $38.8 million, with a potential for an additional $4.8 million in contingent earn-outs.
  • In 2023, Federal Signal completed the acquisitions of Trackless Vehicles Limited, Trackless Vehicles Asset Corp, and Work Equipment Ltd.

Capital Expenditures

  • Expected capital expenditures for 2025 are projected to be between $40 million and $50 million.
  • Total capital expenditures were $41.8 million in 2024 and $30.8 million in 2023.
  • For the nine months ending September 30, 2025, Federal Signal funded $19.9 million in capital expenditures.

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Financials

FSSPCAROSKWNCCATCMIMedian
NameFederal .PACCAR Oshkosh Wabash N.Caterpil.Cummins  
Mkt Price108.77120.43154.629.21680.90539.23137.53
Mkt Cap6.663.39.80.4317.474.536.6
Rev LTM2,18028,44510,4221,54367,58933,67019,434
Op Inc LTM3572,96294532111,1513,8711,953
FCF LTM2273,029572-137,4532,3861,479
FCF 3Y Avg1942,951368858,6891,8061,087
CFO LTM2554,4167831211,7393,6212,202
CFO 3Y Avg2274,41664415012,2203,0251,835

Growth & Margins

FSSPCAROSKWNCCATCMIMedian
NameFederal .PACCAR Oshkosh Wabash N.Caterpil.Cummins  
Rev Chg LTM17.1%-15.5%-2.9%-20.8%4.3%-1.3%-2.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg15.1%0.7%8.3%-14.2%4.6%6.7%5.7%
Rev Chg Q26.5%-13.7%3.5%-22.9%18.0%1.1%2.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM6.1%-3.7%0.9%-5.8%4.5%0.3%0.6%
Op Mgn LTM16.4%10.4%9.1%20.8%16.5%11.5%13.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg14.8%14.0%9.2%5.0%18.7%8.4%11.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.5%-1.0%-0.2%-1.8%-1.2%0.3%-0.6%
CFO/Rev LTM11.7%15.5%7.5%0.8%17.4%10.8%11.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg11.8%13.7%6.3%6.5%18.4%8.9%10.4%
FCF/Rev LTM10.4%10.6%5.5%-0.8%11.0%7.1%8.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg10.1%9.2%3.6%3.4%13.1%5.3%7.3%

Valuation

FSSPCAROSKWNCCATCMIMedian
NameFederal .PACCAR Oshkosh Wabash N.Caterpil.Cummins  
Mkt Cap6.663.39.80.4317.474.536.6
P/S3.02.20.90.24.72.22.2
P/EBIT19.521.410.21.226.417.418.4
P/E26.826.715.11.835.726.226.4
P/CFO26.014.312.532.127.020.623.3
Total Yield4.2%7.3%7.9%60.1%3.7%5.2%6.3%
Dividend Yield0.5%3.6%1.3%3.7%0.9%1.4%1.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.5%5.4%5.1%7.1%4.8%4.0%4.9%
D/E0.10.20.11.20.10.10.1
Net D/E0.10.10.11.10.10.10.1

Returns

FSSPCAROSKWNCCATCMIMedian
NameFederal .PACCAR Oshkosh Wabash N.Caterpil.Cummins  
1M Rtn-2.0%-6.5%-7.1%-16.6%-1.6%-10.7%-6.8%
3M Rtn-1.9%10.8%19.9%-0.3%13.2%6.0%8.4%
6M Rtn-12.8%23.9%11.6%-19.9%61.8%35.9%17.7%
12M Rtn37.4%15.6%61.1%-17.9%102.4%59.3%48.3%
3Y Rtn96.9%77.5%83.1%-64.5%190.4%125.3%90.0%
1M Excs Rtn0.1%-4.4%-5.0%-14.5%0.5%-8.6%-4.7%
3M Excs Rtn-0.9%14.3%22.7%4.1%17.0%8.1%11.2%
6M Excs Rtn-16.5%21.3%8.3%-21.0%59.2%31.9%14.8%
12M Excs Rtn19.9%4.6%48.3%-29.0%88.6%42.8%31.3%
3Y Excs Rtn20.6%13.6%8.8%-135.0%116.9%61.1%17.1%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Environmental Solutions1,4251,2911,2061,098927
Safety and Security Systems280288279227226
Corporate and eliminations6142394156
Total assets of discontinued operations    0
Total1,7651,6201,5241,3661,209


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$108.77 
Market Cap ($ Bil)6.6 
First Trading Date03/01/1982 
Distance from 52W High-16.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$114.72$114.10
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-5.2%-4.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility26.7%36.1%
Downside Capture161.27106.54
Upside Capture170.14120.66
Correlation (SPY)54.6%54.3%
FSS Betas & Captures as of 2/28/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.221.251.271.261.001.09
Up Beta2.272.282.351.651.081.23
Down Beta0.370.240.340.790.820.85
Up Capture180%170%152%120%130%162%
Bmk +ve Days9203170142431
Stock +ve Days12233161126395
Down Capture53%120%133%145%99%103%
Bmk -ve Days12213054109320
Stock -ve Days9183063125352

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FSS
FSS35.4%36.1%0.90-
Sector ETF (XLI)28.4%19.2%1.1756.8%
Equity (SPY)16.4%19.2%0.6654.6%
Gold (GLD)77.1%26.1%2.17-9.0%
Commodities (DBC)19.6%17.1%0.8910.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.1%16.6%0.0130.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-21.4%45.5%-0.3926.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FSS
FSS24.4%30.1%0.76-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.5%17.2%0.6765.5%
Equity (SPY)13.0%17.0%0.6055.2%
Gold (GLD)24.2%17.2%1.143.3%
Commodities (DBC)11.9%19.0%0.5115.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%18.8%0.1741.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.5%56.8%0.3520.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FSS
FSS23.1%32.3%0.72-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.5%19.8%0.6462.2%
Equity (SPY)15.0%17.9%0.7254.3%
Gold (GLD)15.1%15.6%0.80-1.5%
Commodities (DBC)9.0%17.6%0.4319.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.1%20.7%0.2643.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)66.7%66.8%1.0613.4%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date2132026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 13120263.1%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest9.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity60.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative000
Median Positive   
Median Negative   
Max Positive   
Max Negative   

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202407/25/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202207/27/202210-Q
03/31/202205/02/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Weber, MarkSVP & COODirectSell11102025111.5651,1875,710,2698,241,163Form
2Sherman, Jennifer LPresident & CEODirectBuy303202582.321,250102,90046,031,918Form