FSS Federal Signal PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current price-to-earnings ratio for Federal Signal stock as of Jun 5, 2025 is 28.72. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.46 and the stock price of $99.38 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 16% from the past four quarters average of 24.8.
FSS PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Federal Signal for the last ten years is 20.72. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 28.72 is 39% 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
FSS Price vs fair value
FSS average PE ratio chart
Currently, FSS's PE ratio is above its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
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 | 12.44 | $4.81B |
| FSS Federal Signal Corp | 29.05 | $6.13B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 52.19 | $92.51B |
| KNDI Kandi Technologies Group Inc | 54 | $94.35M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Federal Signal's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FSS stock is 28.72 as of Jun 5, 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 25.25.
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 23.77.
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 39% 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 5, 2025), Federal Signal's stock price is $99.38. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.46. Therefore, Federal Signal's price to earnings ratio for today is 28.72. PE RATIO(28.72) = STOCK PRICE($99.38) / TTM EPS($3.46)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.