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Federal SignalFSS +0.53%98 Days Sales Outstanding is 40.77 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 39.67. GuruFocus rates FSS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $125.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Federal Signal ranks better than 83.41% on this metric.
Federal Signal's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $299 Mil. Federal Signal's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $670 Mil.
Hence, Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 40.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FSS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.51 Med: 39.67 Max: 42.16
Current: 41.54
During the past 13 years, Federal Signal's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 42.16. The lowest was 37.51. And the median was 39.67.
FSS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 83.41% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 72.34
vs FSS: 41.54
Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (37.29) to Jun. 2026 (40.77).
Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Federal Signal Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Federal Signal Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
FSS vs TEX, AGCO, OSK: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (FSS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.77 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.67. Over the past decade, Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 37.51 to 42.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #35 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Federal Signal's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.77 is near median its 10-year median of 39.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.51 to a high of 42.16. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.34. Federal Signal's value of 40.77 is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #35 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Federal Signal has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Federal Signal's Days Sales Outstanding compare to TEX and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #35 out of 211 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Federal Signal in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.34. Federal Signal's value of 40.77 is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Federal Signal's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 37.51 to 42.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.67 vs. the industry median of 72.34, Federal Signal has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 72.34, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Federal Signal's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.77 is 43.6% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Federal Signal's current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.67. 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 (FSS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $125.59, compared to a current price of $122.63 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.67 and 43.6% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 72.34. Federal Signal's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (FSS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.77 as of Jun. 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 (FSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal Signal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $122.63 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $125.59.
GuruFocus considers Federal Signal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 40.77 (near median its 10-year median of 39.67)
GF Value™: $125.59 vs. price of $122.63 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#35 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSS 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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