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Federal SignalSTU:FSG +3.74%99 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:FSG with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of €106.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 115 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Federal Signal ranks better than 60.87% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Federal Signal's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Federal Signal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:FSG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.5 Med: -0.1 Max: 1.7
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Federal Signal's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%. The lowest was -9.50%. And the median was -0.10%.
STU:FSG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 60.87% of 115
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs STU:FSG: -0.10
Federal Signal (STU:FSG) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Federal Signal 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STU:FSG vs TEX, AGCO, OSK: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Federal Signal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Federal Signal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Signal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Federal Signal 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 mean?
Federal Signal (STU:FSG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Federal Signal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #45 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Federal Signal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Federal Signal's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #45 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TEX and AGCO?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Federal Signal ranks #45 out of 115 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Federal Signal in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Federal Signal and its competitors. Federal Signal's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. 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 €106.81, compared to a current price of €111.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Federal Signal (STU:FSG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 €111.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €106.81.
GuruFocus considers Federal Signal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FSG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: €106.81 vs. price of €111.00 (3.9% above fair value)
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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