The current price-to-earnings ratio for Federal Signal stock as of Apr 26, 2024 is 32.39. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.59 and the stock price of $83.88 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 18% from the past four quarters average of 27.4.
The average historical PE ratio of Federal Signal for the last ten years is 19.4. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 32.39 is 67% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, FSS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2023 quarter at 29.63, when the stock price was $76.74 and the EPS was $2.59. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2015 quarter, when it reached 11.33 with a price of $13.71 and an EPS of $1.21.
Maximum annual increase: 167.31% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -34.97% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29.63 | 26.9% |
| 2022 | 23.35 | -11.12% |
| 2021 | 26.27 | 25.93% |
| 2020 | 20.86 | 16.41% |
| 2019 | 17.92 | 41.32% |
| 2018 | 12.68 | -34.97% |
| 2017 | 19.5 | -10.06% |
| 2016 | 21.68 | 39.51% |
| 2015 | 15.54 | 1.64% |
| 2014 | 15.29 | 167.31% |
Currently, FSS's PE ratio is above its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
When compared to its peers CTAS and KNDI, FSS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than GNTX's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GNTX Gentex Corp | 18.86 | $8.04B |
| FSS Federal Signal Corp | 32.39 | $5.12B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 45.26 | $67.6B |
| KNDI Kandi Technologies Group Inc | 130.5 | $228M |
The price to earnings ratio for FSS stock is 32.39 as of Apr 26, 2024.
The average PE ratio for FSS stock over the past 3 years is 24.33.
The average PE ratio for FSS stock over the past 5 years is 21.74.
The current PE of 32.39 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
The current price to earnings ratio of FSS is 67% higher than the 10-year historical average.
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 26, 2024), Federal Signal's stock price is $83.88. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $2.59. Therefore, Federal Signal's price to earnings ratio for today is 32.39. PE RATIO(32.39) = STOCK PRICE($83.88) / TTM EPS($2.59)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.