FSS
Federal Signal
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
The current price-to-earnings ratio for Federal Signal stock as of Jun 22, 2026 is 26.33. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.46 and the stock price of $117.44 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 5% from the past four quarters average of 27.7.
FSS PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Federal Signal for the last ten years is 22.17. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 26.33 is 19% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, FSS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2025 quarter at 30.67, when the stock price was $118.99 and the EPS was $3.88. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 12.68 with a price of $19.9 and an EPS of $1.57.
Federal Signal PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 167.31% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -34.97% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26.75 | 2.77% | $108.59 | $4.06 |
| 2024 | 26.03 | -12.15% | $92.39 | $3.55 |
| 2023 | 29.63 | 26.9% | $76.74 | $2.59 |
| 2022 | 23.35 | -11.12% | $46.47 | $1.99 |
| 2021 | 26.27 | 25.93% | $43.34 | $1.65 |
| 2020 | 20.86 | 16.41% | $33.17 | $1.59 |
| 2019 | 17.92 | 41.32% | $32.25 | $1.8 |
| 2018 | 12.68 | -34.97% | $19.9 | $1.57 |
| 2017 | 19.5 | -10.06% | $20.09 | $1.03 |
| 2016 | 21.68 | 39.51% | $15.61 | $0.72 |
| 2015 | 15.54 | 1.64% | $15.85 | $1.02 |
| 2014 | 15.29 | 167.31% | $15.44 | $1.01 |
| 2013 | 5.72 | N/A | $14.65 | $2.56 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $7.61 | -$0.44 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $4.15 | -$0.23 |
Federal Signal PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 24.25 | -9.35% | $108.14 | $4.46 |
| Dec 2025 | 26.75 | -12.78% | $108.59 | $4.06 |
| Sep 2025 | 30.67 | 4.89% | $118.99 | $3.88 |
| Jun 2025 | 29.24 | 37.54% | $106.42 | $3.64 |
| Mar 2025 | 21.26 | -18.33% | $73.55 | $3.46 |
| Dec 2024 | 26.03 | -2.8% | $92.39 | $3.55 |
| Sep 2024 | 26.78 | 6.27% | $93.46 | $3.49 |
| Jun 2024 | 25.2 | -11.52% | $83.67 | $3.32 |
| Mar 2024 | 28.48 | -3.88% | $84.87 | $2.98 |
| Dec 2023 | 29.63 | 18.57% | $76.74 | $2.59 |
| Sep 2023 | 24.99 | -13.74% | $59.73 | $2.39 |
| Jun 2023 | 28.97 | 12.24% | $64.03 | $2.21 |
| Mar 2023 | 25.81 | 10.54% | $54.21 | $2.1 |
| Dec 2022 | 23.35 | 8.86% | $46.47 | $1.99 |
| Sep 2022 | 21.45 | 1.8% | $37.32 | $1.74 |
FSS Price vs fair value
FSS average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, FSS's PE ratio is above its 5 and 10-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 3-year average.
PE comparison
Federal Signal's P/E of 26.33 is above the industry average but below the Industrials sector average. Looking at its Industrials sector average of 30.63, Federal Signal's P/E is 14% lower.
FSS PE vs peers
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 | 13.9 | $5.27B |
| FSS Federal Signal Corp | 26.48 | $7.21B |
| KNDI Kandi Technologies Group Inc | 30.64 | $53.53M |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 35.17 | $67.54B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Federal Signal's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FSS stock is 26.33 as of Jun 22, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Federal Signal (FSS)?
The average PE ratio for FSS stock over the past 3 years is 26.85.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Federal Signal (FSS)?
The average PE ratio for FSS stock over the past 5 years is 25.31.
What is the highest PE ratio for FSS?
In the last ten years, the Sep 2025 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 30.67.
How does the current PE ratio for FSS compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of FSS is 19% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is FSS's PE ratio calculated (Federal Signal PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 22, 2026), Federal Signal's stock price is $117.44. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $4.46. Therefore, Federal Signal's price to earnings ratio for today is 26.33. PE RATIO(26.33) = STOCK PRICE($117.44) / TTM EPS($4.46)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.