Federal Signal (STU:FSG) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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STU:FSG Federal Signal Corp STU:FSG
99 GF Score
Price €107.00
GF Value €106.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Federal Signal Moat Score?

Federal Signal STU:FSG +0.94% 99 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 03, 2026. 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 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Federal Signal ranks better than 97.62% on this metric.

Federal Signal has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Federal Signal has Narrow Moat: Federal Signal Corp has a strong narrow moat with durable cost advantages from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. The company benefits from brand strength and customer loyalty in niche markets, but lacks the extensive regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses needed for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Federal Signal might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Federal Signal  (STU:FSG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Federal Signal Moat Score Related Terms

STU:FSG vs TEX, AGCO, OSK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Federal Signal's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Federal Signal (STU:FSG) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #5 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Federal Signal's Moat Score too high?
Federal Signal's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #5 out of 210 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 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Federal Signal's Moat Score compare to TEX and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #5 out of 210 companies for Moat Score. This places Federal Signal in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Federal Signal's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (STU:FSG), the current Moat Score is 6 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:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €106.46 vs. price of €107.00 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges FSS:USAFSG:Germany
Address 1333 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL, USA, 60515
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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