Federal SignalFSS +2.74%97 EV-to-FCF is 29.28 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 30.24. GuruFocus rates FSS with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 133 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Federal Signal ranks worse than 71.43% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Federal Signal's Enterprise Value is $8,508 Mil.
Federal Signal's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $291 Mil. Therefore, Federal Signal's EV-to-FCF for today is 29.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Federal Signal's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FSS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.86 Med: 30.24 Max: 393.07
Current: 29.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Federal Signal was 393.07. The lowest was 11.86. And the median was 30.24.
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $131.09.
Federal Signal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.400.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Federal Signal EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Federal Signal EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Federal Signal's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Federal Signal's current Enterprise Value is $8,508 Mil.
Federal Signal's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $291 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-FCF of 29.28 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.24. Over the past decade, Federal Signal's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.86 to 393.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #95 out of 133 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Federal Signal's EV-to-FCF too high?
Federal Signal's current EV-to-FCF of 29.28 is near median its 10-year median of 30.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.86 to a high of 393.07. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.46. Federal Signal's value of 29.28 is 58.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #95 out of 133 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Federal Signal has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Federal Signal's EV-to-FCF compare to TEX and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #95 out of 133 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Federal Signal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.46. Federal Signal's value of 29.28 is 58.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Federal Signal's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.86 to 393.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.24 vs. the industry median of 18.46, 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-FCF for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 18.46, based on 133 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Federal Signal's current EV-to-FCF of 29.28 is 58.6% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Federal Signal's current EV-to-FCF is 29.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.24. 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 $120.44, compared to a current price of $131.09 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 29.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.24 and 58.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 18.46. Federal Signal's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (FSS), the current EV-to-FCF is 29.28 as of Jul. 05, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $131.09 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $120.44.
GuruFocus considers Federal Signal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSS:
EV-to-FCF: 29.28 (near median its 10-year median of 30.24)
GF Value™: $120.44 vs. price of $131.09 (8.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#95 of 133)
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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