Federal Signal (FRA:FSG) GF Value Rank: 7 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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FRA:FSG Federal Signal Corp FRA:FSG
99 GF Score
Price €100.00
GF Value €98.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Federal Signal GF Value Rank?

Federal Signal FRA:FSG 99 GF Value Rank is 7 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:FSG with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of €98.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Federal Signal has the GF Value Rank of 7.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Federal Signal GF Value Rank Related Terms


FRA:FSG vs TEX, AGCO, OSK: GF Value Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 7 mean?
Federal Signal (FRA:FSG) has a GF Value Rank of 7 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Federal Signal's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Federal Signal's GF Value Rank too high?
Federal Signal's current GF Value Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 GF Value Rank compare to TEX and AGCO?
Federal Signal's GF Value Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. Historically, Federal Signal's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Federal Signal and its competitors. Federal Signal's current GF Value Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (FRA:FSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €98.00, compared to a current price of €100.00 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (FRA:FSG), the current GF Value Rank is 7 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 (FRA:FSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal Signal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €100.00 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €98.00. GuruFocus considers Federal Signal to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FSG:

  • GF Value Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €98.00 vs. price of €100.00 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Federal Signal Business Description

Other Exchanges FSS:USA
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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