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Federal SignalFRA:FSG 99 EV-to-EBIT is 20.65 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 20.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:FSG with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of €98.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 175 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Federal Signal ranks worse than 70.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Federal Signal's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FSG'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.82 Med: 20.46 Max: 26.68
Current: 20.47
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Federal Signal was 26.68. The lowest was 9.82. And the median was 20.46.
FRA:FSG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 70.86% of 175
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 12.82
vs FRA:FSG: 20.47
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Federal Signal's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €6,532 Mil.
Federal Signal's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €338 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Federal Signal EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Federal Signal's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Federal Signal's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Federal Signal's current Enterprise Value is €6,986 Mil.
Federal Signal's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €338 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:FSG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.65 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.46. Over the past decade, Federal Signal's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.82 to 26.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #124 out of 175 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Federal Signal's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Federal Signal's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.65 is near median its 10-year median of 20.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.82 to a high of 26.68. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82. Federal Signal's value of 20.65 is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #124 out of 175 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to TEX and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #124 out of 175 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Federal Signal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82. Federal Signal's value of 20.65 is 61.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Federal Signal's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.82 to 26.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.46 vs. the industry median of 12.82, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 12.82, based on 175 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Federal Signal's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.65 is 61.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Federal Signal's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.46. 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 (FRA:FSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €98.00, compared to a current price of €100.00 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.46 and 61.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 12.82. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (FRA:FSG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.65 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 (FRA:FSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal Signal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €100.00 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €98.00.
GuruFocus considers Federal Signal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FSG:
EV-to-EBIT: 20.65 (near median its 10-year median of 20.46)
GF Value™: €98.00 vs. price of €100.00 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#124 of 175)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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