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Federal SignalSTU:FSG +0.94%99 EV-to-OCF is 21.78 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 24.93. 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 212 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Federal Signal ranks worse than 77.83% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Federal Signal's Enterprise Value is €6,986 Mil.
Federal Signal's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €321 Mil. Therefore, Federal Signal's EV-to-OCF for today is 21.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Federal Signal's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:FSG'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.57 Med: 24.93 Max: 58.12
Current: 21.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Federal Signal was 58.12. The lowest was 10.57. And the median was 24.93.
STU:FSG's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 77.83% of 212
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.575
vs STU:FSG: 21.61
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 €107.00.
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 €3.992.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Federal Signal EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Federal Signal EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Federal Signal's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Federal Signal's current Enterprise Value is €6,986 Mil.
Federal Signal's Cash Flow from Operations 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 €321 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 (STU:FSG) has a EV-to-OCF of 21.78 as of Aug. 03, 2026. This is 13% below median its historical median of 24.93. Over the past decade, Federal Signal's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.57 to 58.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #165 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Federal Signal's EV-to-OCF too high?
Federal Signal's current EV-to-OCF of 21.78 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 24.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.57 to a high of 58.12. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.58. Federal Signal's value of 21.78 is 127.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #165 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-OCF compare to TEX and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #165 out of 212 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Federal Signal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.58. Federal Signal's value of 21.78 is 127.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Federal Signal's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.57 to 58.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.93 vs. the industry median of 9.58, 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-OCF for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.58, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Federal Signal's current EV-to-OCF of 21.78 is 127.5% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Federal Signal's current EV-to-OCF is 21.78, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 24.93. 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 EV-to-OCF is 21.78, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 24.93 and 127.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.58. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (STU:FSG), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.78 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:
EV-to-OCF: 21.78 (13% below median its 10-year median of 24.93)
GF Value™: €106.46 vs. price of €107.00 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#165 of 212)
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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