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Federal SignalFSS +0.53%98 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.36 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 15.19. 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 181 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Federal Signal ranks worse than 71.82% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Federal Signal's enterprise value is $7,909 Mil.
Federal Signal's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $484 Mil. Therefore, Federal Signal's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Federal Signal's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FSS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.71 Med: 15.19 Max: 21.52
Current: 16.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Federal Signal was 21.52. The lowest was 8.71. And the median was 15.19.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Federal Signal's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Federal Signal's share price for today is $122.63.
Federal Signal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $4.640.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Federal Signal's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Federal Signal's current Enterprise Value is $7,909 Mil.
Federal Signal's EBITDA 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 $484 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 (FSS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.36 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Federal Signal. This is near median its historical median of 15.19. Over the past decade, Federal Signal's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.71 to 21.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #130 out of 181 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Federal Signal's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Federal Signal's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.36 is near median its 10-year median of 15.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.71 to a high of 21.52. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56. Federal Signal's value of 16.36 is 71.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #130 out of 181 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to TEX and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #130 out of 181 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Federal Signal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56. Federal Signal's value of 16.36 is 71.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Federal Signal's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.71 to 21.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.19 vs. the industry median of 9.56, 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-EBITDA for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.56, based on 181 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Federal Signal's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.36 is 71.1% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Federal Signal. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Federal Signal's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.19. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.19 and 71.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.56. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (FSS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.36 as of Aug. 20, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 16.36 (near median its 10-year median of 15.19)
GF Value™: $125.59 vs. price of $122.63 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#130 of 181)
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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