Business Description

Federal Signal Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer that designs and supplies specialized vehicles, equipment, and safety systems for municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, the company is best known for its street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and emergency vehicle lighting and sirens.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues2,180,5001,861,5001,722,7001,434,800
Cost of Sales1,549,3001,328,5001,272,5001,089,900
Gross Profit631,200533,000450,200344,900
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses255,900234,000210,100171,700
Depreciation & Amortization Expenses18,40015,00015,20012,900
Other Operating Expenses16,0002,600400(500)
Operating Profit340,900281,400224,500160,800
Non-Operating Income(16,400)(17,500)(21,500)(9,900)
Total Non-Operating Income(16,400)(17,500)(21,500)(9,900)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes324,500263,900203,000150,900
Provision for Income Taxes77,90047,60045,60030,500
Consolidated Net Income246,600216,300157,400120,400
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders246,600216,300157,400120,400
Basic EPS4.063.552.591.99
Diluted EPS4.013.502.561.97
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding60,80060,90060,70060,500
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding61,50061,70061,50061,200
Shares Outstanding60,90061,10061,00060,700
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents63,70091,10061,00047,500
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents63,70091,10061,00047,500
Accounts Receivable292,200196,400186,200173,800
Total Trade Receivables292,200196,400186,200173,800
Inventories471,600331,000303,400292,700
Other Current Assets26,30024,00019,60017,400
Total Current Assets853,800642,500570,200531,400
Net Property, Plant & Equipment505,700419,900346,600313,100
Net Intangible Assets382,900199,700207,500208,200
Goodwill619,800477,700472,700453,400
Other Long-Term Assets10,1009,40012,0008,800
Total Assets2,392,6001,765,2001,620,5001,524,300
Accounts Payable98,00079,00066,70072,400
Accrued Expenses67,30049,80042,30031,100
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt50019,4004,7001,500
Current Portion of Leases7,9006,8006,8006,900
Unearned Revenue47,70035,00027,10025,400
Other Current Liabilities61,00051,80048,20043,200
Total Current Liabilities282,400241,800195,800180,500
Long-Term Debt564,600204,400294,300361,500
Leases21,60021,80014,90018,500
Other Long-Term Liabilities142,000111,100113,600102,900
Total Long-Term Liabilities728,200337,300422,800482,900
Total Liabilities1,010,600579,100618,600663,400
Common Stock70,80070,30070,00069,500
Treasury Stock(263,500)(207,800)(193,700)(178,600)
Additional Paid-in Capital330,400309,800291,100271,800
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(71,000)(89,000)(81,300)(84,000)
Retained Earnings1,315,3001,102,800915,800782,200
Total Common Shareholders' Equity1,382,0001,186,1001,001,900860,900
Total Shareholders' Equity1,382,0001,186,1001,001,900860,900
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity2,392,6001,765,2001,620,5001,524,300
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income246,600216,300157,400120,400
Depreciation & Amortization80,50065,30060,40054,700
Share-Based Compensation Expense15,00015,60013,10010,200
Other Adjustments20,8003,800(6,100)(5,200)
Changes in Trade Receivables(26,600)(9,000)(6,100)(38,000)
Changes in Inventories(28,100)(24,100)9,800(61,000)
Changes in Accounts Payable3,40012,600(8,500)8,300
Changes in Accrued Expenses4,0006,80015,8001,100
Changes in Income Taxes Payable(600)(5,400)(500)8,000
Changes in Unearned Revenue(8,700)7,2001,1001,300
Changes in Other Operating Activities(51,600)(57,800)(42,000)(28,000)
Cash from Operating Activities254,700231,300194,40071,800
Capital Expenditure(27,600)(40,600)(30,300)(53,000)
Payments for Business Acquisitions(501,000)(39,700)(55,000)(49,800)
Other Investing Activities7001,4001,6003,100
Cash from Investing Activities(527,900)(78,900)(83,700)(99,700)
Issuance of Short-Term Debt70,000(76,500)(64,100)81,200
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Short-Term Debt70,000(76,500)(64,100)81,200
Issuance of Long-Term Debt400,000
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(120,300)(3,900)(800)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt279,700(3,900)(800)
Issuance of Common Shares3,7002,0003,900200
Repurchases of Common Shares(53,300)(12,800)(12,500)(22,300)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(49,600)(10,800)(8,600)(22,100)
Common Share Dividends Paid(34,100)(29,300)(23,800)(21,800)
Other Financing Activities(21,500)(500)(600)(1,800)
Cash from Financing Activities244,500(121,000)(97,900)35,500
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents1,300(1,300)700(600)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash(27,400)30,10013,5007,000

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$6.61B
P/E27.08x
P/S3.03x
EV/EBITDA16.95x
Return on Equity19.2%
Return on Invested Capital14.7%
Current Ratio3.02x
Dividend Yield0.5%
Free Cash Flow Margin10.4%

Margins

Gross margin
28.9%
Operating margin
15.6%
Net margin
11.3%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q2 2026 $670M +18.7% 17.6% $118M
Q1 2026 $626M +34.9% 15.9% $100M
Q4 2025 $597M +26.5% 14.0% $84M
Q3 2025 $555M +17.0% 16.9% $94M
Q2 2025 $565M 17.3% $98M
Q1 2025 $464M 14.2% $66M
Q4 2024 $472M 14.9% $70M
Q3 2024 $474M 16.0% $76M

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