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FSS · NYSE · United States · Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies
In shortFEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+17.1% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 15.6% | 69/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 11.3% | 65/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 19.2% | 96/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 13.3% | 89/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 3.02× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.41× | 88/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.19× | 80/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 24.18× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 5.75 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 10.4% | 62/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.92× | 78/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 6.0% | 89/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.2% | 89/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 15.0% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 26.7% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,213 | 1,435 | 1,723 | 1,862 | 2,181 |
| Cost of revenue | 925 | 1,090 | 1,273 | 1,329 | 1,549 |
| Gross profit | 289 | 345 | 450 | 533 | 631 |
| Selling, general & admin | 149 | 172 | 210 | 234 | 256 |
| Operating income | 131 | 161 | 225 | 281 | 341 |
| Interest expense | 4.5 | 10 | 20 | 13 | 14 |
| Pre-tax income | 118 | 151 | 203 | 264 | 325 |
| Income tax | 17 | 31 | 46 | 48 | 78 |
| Net income | 101 | 120 | 157 | 216 | 247 |
| Diluted EPS | $1.63 | $1.97 | $2.56 | $3.50 | $4.01 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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5.75 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 30, 2026