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Federal SignalSTU:FSG +0.94%99 OCF Margin % is 16.85% as of Jun. 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 8.48. 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 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Federal Signal ranks better than 81.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Federal Signal's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:FSG'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.49 Med: 8.48 Max: 12.43
Current: 15.23
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Federal Signal was 12.43%. The lowest was 3.49%. And the median was 8.48%.
STU:FSG's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 81.52% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.99
vs STU:FSG: 15.23
The historical data trend for Federal Signal's OCF Margin % 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.
STU:FSG vs TEX, AGCO, OSK: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Federal Signal's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 OCF Margin % of 16.85% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 8.48. Over the past decade, Federal Signal's OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.49 to 12.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #39 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Federal Signal's OCF Margin % too high?
Federal Signal's current OCF Margin % of 16.85% is 99% above median its 10-year median of 8.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.49 to a high of 12.43. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median OCF Margin % is 6.99. Federal Signal's value of 16.85% is 141.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #39 out of 211 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 OCF Margin % compare to TEX and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #39 out of 211 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Federal Signal in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.99. Federal Signal's value of 16.85% is 141.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Federal Signal's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.49 to 12.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.48 vs. the industry median of 6.99, 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 OCF Margin % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median OCF Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.99, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Federal Signal's current OCF Margin % of 16.85% is 141.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Federal Signal's current OCF Margin % is 16.85%, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 8.48. 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 OCF Margin % is 16.85%, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 8.48 and 141.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.99. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (STU:FSG), the current OCF Margin % is 16.85% as of Jun. 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:
OCF Margin %: 16.85% (99% above median its 10-year median of 8.48)
GF Value™: €106.46 vs. price of €107.00 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#39 of 211)
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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