FSS Federal Signal PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current price-to-earnings ratio for Federal Signal stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 21.14. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.55 and the stock price of $75.03 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 21% from the past four quarters average of 26.6.

FSS PE ratio history

How has FSS's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Federal Signal for the last ten years is 20.71. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 21.14 is 2.1% 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.

Today
21.14
Average
20.71
Median
20.86
Minimum
11.33
Maximum
29.63

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
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
2010 N/A N/A $6.86 -$3.05

Federal Signal PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
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
Jun 2022 21.07 1.74% $35.6 $1.69
Mar 2022 20.71 -21.16% $33.75 $1.63
Dec 2021 26.27 20.39% $43.34 $1.65
Sep 2021 21.82 -7.27% $38.62 $1.77
Jun 2021 23.53 -2.93% $40.23 $1.71

FSS average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of FSS for the past years

Currently, FSS's PE ratio is above its 10-year historical average, but it is lower than the 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
25.61
5-year avg
23.91
10-year avg
20.71
15-year avg
18.71

FSS PE vs peers

What is FSS's PE ratio compared to its 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 13.25 $5.33B
FSS Federal Signal Corp 21.14 $4.58B
CTAS Cintas Corp 49.26 $83.88B
KNDI Kandi Technologies Group Inc 68.5 $119.68M

Frequently asked questions

What is Federal Signal's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for FSS stock is 21.14 as of Apr 1, 2025.

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 25.61.

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 23.91.

What is the highest PE ratio for FSS?

In the last ten years, the Dec 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 29.63.

How does the current PE ratio for FSS compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of FSS is 2.1% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Federal Signal's stock price is $75.03. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.55. Therefore, Federal Signal's price to earnings ratio for today is 21.14. PE RATIO(21.14) = STOCK PRICE($75.03) / TTM EPS($3.55)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.