Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.071x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($101.30 Million) by net assets ($1.43 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See FSS cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Federal Signal Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Federal Signal Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Federal Signal Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Federal Signal Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Terex Corporation
NYSE:TEX
|
-0.006x |
|
Silicon Laboratories Inc
NASDAQ:SLAB
|
0.004x |
|
New Oriental Education & Technology
NYSE:EDU
|
-0.002x |
|
Nemetschek AG O.N.
XETRA:NEM
|
0.133x |
|
Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS
IS:FROTO
|
0.212x |
|
Celsius Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:CELH
|
0.059x |
|
KakaoBank Corp
KO:323410
|
0.039x |
|
HITACHI CONSTR.MACH.ADR/2
F:HCMA
|
N/A |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Federal Signal Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Federal Signal Corporation from 1985 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market cap of Federal Signal Corporation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | $254.70 Million | 0.184x | -5.49% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.19 Billion | $231.30 Million | 0.195x | +0.50% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.00 Billion | $194.40 Million | 0.194x | +132.65% |
| 2022-12-31 | $860.90 Million | $71.80 Million | 0.083x | -35.77% |
| 2021-12-31 | $784.00 Million | $101.80 Million | 0.130x | -33.06% |
| 2020-12-31 | $702.10 Million | $136.20 Million | 0.194x | +20.72% |
| 2019-12-31 | $641.60 Million | $103.10 Million | 0.161x | -8.21% |
| 2018-12-31 | $530.10 Million | $92.80 Million | 0.175x | +9.99% |
| 2017-12-31 | $457.40 Million | $72.80 Million | 0.159x | +153.95% |
| 2016-12-31 | $394.10 Million | $24.70 Million | 0.063x | -73.85% |
| 2015-12-31 | $405.60 Million | $97.20 Million | 0.240x | +23.17% |
| 2014-12-31 | $371.60 Million | $72.30 Million | 0.195x | -8.70% |
| 2013-12-31 | $351.00 Million | $74.80 Million | 0.213x | +34.94% |
| 2012-12-31 | $146.90 Million | $23.20 Million | 0.158x | +337.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | $174.70 Million | $6.30 Million | 0.036x | -74.47% |
| 2010-12-31 | $220.90 Million | $31.20 Million | 0.141x | -25.60% |
| 2009-12-31 | $328.70 Million | $62.40 Million | 0.190x | -56.34% |
| 2008-12-31 | $284.50 Million | $123.70 Million | 0.435x | +196.05% |
| 2007-12-31 | $445.30 Million | $65.40 Million | 0.147x | +91.08% |
| 2006-12-31 | $386.40 Million | $29.70 Million | 0.077x | -60.32% |
| 2005-12-31 | $376.30 Million | $72.90 Million | 0.194x | +52.29% |
| 2004-12-31 | $412.70 Million | $52.50 Million | 0.127x | -28.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | $423.05 Million | $75.38 Million | 0.178x | -19.57% |
| 2002-12-31 | $398.81 Million | $88.35 Million | 0.222x | -16.08% |
| 2001-12-31 | $360.31 Million | $95.11 Million | 0.264x | +46.53% |
| 2000-12-31 | $357.43 Million | $64.39 Million | 0.180x | +10.52% |
| 1999-12-31 | $354.00 Million | $57.70 Million | 0.163x | -30.53% |
| 1998-12-31 | $321.80 Million | $75.50 Million | 0.235x | +9.56% |
| 1997-12-31 | $299.80 Million | $64.20 Million | 0.214x | -4.86% |
| 1996-12-31 | $272.80 Million | $61.40 Million | 0.225x | -11.22% |
| 1995-12-31 | $248.10 Million | $62.90 Million | 0.254x | +3.81% |
| 1994-12-31 | $220.30 Million | $53.80 Million | 0.244x | -0.31% |
| 1993-12-31 | $199.20 Million | $48.80 Million | 0.245x | +9.08% |
| 1992-12-31 | $179.00 Million | $40.20 Million | 0.225x | -15.69% |
| 1991-12-31 | $164.80 Million | $43.90 Million | 0.266x | -19.26% |
| 1990-12-31 | $146.40 Million | $48.30 Million | 0.330x | +24.34% |
| 1989-12-31 | $130.40 Million | $34.60 Million | 0.265x | -68.44% |
| 1985-12-31 | $91.10 Million | $76.60 Million | 0.841x | -- |
About Federal Signal Corporation
Federal Signal Corporation designs, manufactures, and supplies a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Environmental Solutions Group, and Safety and Security Systems Group. The company offers street sweepers, sewer cleaners, industrial… Read more