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Federal SignalSTU:FSG +0.94%99 Buyback Yield % is 0.21 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates STU:FSG with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of €106.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 59 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Federal Signal ranks better than 61.02% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Federal Signal's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:FSG vs TEX, AGCO, OSK: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Federal Signal's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Federal Signal Buyback Yield % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Federal Signal (STU:FSG) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.21 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Federal Signal's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 5.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #23 out of 59 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Federal Signal's Buyback Yield % too high?
Federal Signal's current Buyback Yield % of 0.21 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 5.39. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Federal Signal's value of 0.21 is 950% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #23 out of 59 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Federal Signal has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Federal Signal's Buyback Yield % compare to TEX and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #23 out of 59 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Federal Signal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Federal Signal's value of 0.21 is 950% above this benchmark. Historically, Federal Signal's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 5.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Federal Signal has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.02, based on 59 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Federal Signal's current Buyback Yield % of 0.21 is 950% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Federal Signal's current Buyback Yield % is 0.21, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Federal Signal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal Signal (STU:FSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €106.46, compared to a current price of €107.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.21, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 950% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.02. Federal Signal's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (STU:FSG), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.21 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Federal Signal (STU:FSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal Signal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €107.00 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €106.46.
GuruFocus considers Federal Signal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FSG:
Buyback Yield %: 0.21 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: €106.46 vs. price of €107.00 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 950% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#23 of 59)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Federal Signal Corp designs and manufactures products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and airport customers. It operates through two segments. The Environmental Solutions Group manufactures and supplies street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaner and vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, high-performance water blasting equipment, dump truck bodies, and trailers. The Safety and Security Systems Group manufactures and supplies comprehensive systems and products used by law enforcement, fire rescue, and industrial sites to protect people and property. Its offerings include systems for community alerting and industrial communications. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Environmental Solutions Group segment.
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