Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) has net assets worth $1.43 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.45 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.02 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Federal Signal Corporation tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.43 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 58.45% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.03% |
| 5-Year Change | 76.28% |
| 10-Year Change | 250.67% |
| Growth Volatility | 25.99 |
Federal Signal Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Federal Signal Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Federal Signal Corporation defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Federal Signal Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Federal Signal Corporation from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | +16.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.19 Billion | +18.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.00 Billion | +16.38% |
| 2022-12-31 | $860.90 Million | +9.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | $784.00 Million | +11.67% |
| 2020-12-31 | $702.10 Million | +9.43% |
| 2019-12-31 | $641.60 Million | +21.03% |
| 2018-12-31 | $530.10 Million | +15.89% |
| 2017-12-31 | $457.40 Million | +16.06% |
| 2016-12-31 | $394.10 Million | -2.84% |
| 2015-12-31 | $405.60 Million | +9.15% |
| 2014-12-31 | $371.60 Million | +5.87% |
| 2013-12-31 | $351.00 Million | +138.94% |
| 2012-12-31 | $146.90 Million | -15.91% |
| 2011-12-31 | $174.70 Million | -20.91% |
| 2010-12-31 | $220.90 Million | -32.80% |
| 2009-12-31 | $328.70 Million | +15.54% |
| 2008-12-31 | $284.50 Million | -36.11% |
| 2007-12-31 | $445.30 Million | +15.24% |
| 2006-12-31 | $386.40 Million | +2.68% |
| 2005-12-31 | $376.30 Million | -8.82% |
| 2004-12-31 | $412.70 Million | -2.45% |
| 2003-12-31 | $423.05 Million | +6.08% |
| 2002-12-31 | $398.81 Million | +10.69% |
| 2001-12-31 | $360.31 Million | +0.81% |
| 2000-12-31 | $357.43 Million | +0.97% |
| 1999-12-31 | $354.00 Million | +10.01% |
| 1998-12-31 | $321.80 Million | +7.34% |
| 1997-12-31 | $299.80 Million | +9.90% |
| 1996-12-31 | $272.80 Million | +9.96% |
| 1995-12-31 | $248.10 Million | +12.62% |
| 1994-12-31 | $220.30 Million | +10.59% |
| 1993-12-31 | $199.20 Million | +11.28% |
| 1992-12-31 | $179.00 Million | +8.62% |
| 1991-12-31 | $164.80 Million | +12.57% |
| 1990-12-31 | $146.40 Million | +12.27% |
| 1989-12-31 | $130.40 Million | -20.63% |
| 1988-12-31 | $164.30 Million | +59.21% |
| 1987-12-31 | $103.20 Million | +0.78% |
| 1986-12-31 | $102.40 Million | +12.40% |
| 1985-12-31 | $91.10 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Federal Signal Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 6750.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.32 Billion | 95.17% |
| Common Stock | $70.80 Million | 5.12% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-71.00 Million | -5.14% |
| Other Components | $66.90 Million | 4.84% |
| Total Equity | $1.38 Billion | 100.00% |
Federal Signal Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Federal Signal Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Terex Corporation
NYSE:TEX
|
$7.16 Billion |
|
Silicon Laboratories Inc
NASDAQ:SLAB
|
$7.16 Billion |
|
New Oriental Education & Technology
NYSE:EDU
|
$7.16 Billion |
|
Nemetschek AG O.N.
XETRA:NEM
|
$7.17 Billion |
|
Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS
IS:FROTO
|
$7.16 Billion |
|
Celsius Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:CELH
|
$7.16 Billion |
|
KakaoBank Corp
KO:323410
|
$7.15 Billion |
|
HITACHI CONSTR.MACH.ADR/2
F:HCMA
|
$7.15 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Federal Signal Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,186,100,000 to 1,382,000,000, a change of 195,900,000 (16.5%).
- Net income of 246,600,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 34,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 39,700,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 18,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $246.60 Million | +17.84% |
| Dividends Paid | $34.10 Million | -2.47% |
| Share Repurchases | $39.70 Million | -2.87% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $18.00 Million | +1.3% |
| Other Changes | $5.10 Million | +0.37% |
| Total Change | $- | 16.52% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Federal Signal Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 5.27x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 58.54x to 5.27x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $2.02 | $118.52 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $2.26 | $118.52 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $2.22 | $118.52 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $3.53 | $118.52 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $2.72 | $118.52 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $3.17 | $118.52 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $3.56 | $118.52 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $3.90 | $118.52 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $4.30 | $118.52 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $4.79 | $118.52 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $5.41 | $118.52 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $5.94 | $118.52 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $6.55 | $118.52 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $6.01 | $118.52 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $6.76 | $118.52 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $7.45 | $118.52 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $7.33 | $118.52 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $8.80 | $118.52 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $8.80 | $118.52 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $8.58 | $118.52 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $8.18 | $118.52 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $8.00 | $118.52 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $9.33 | $118.52 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $5.96 | $118.52 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.76 | $118.52 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.84 | $118.52 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.81 | $118.52 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.34 | $118.52 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $5.55 | $118.52 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $5.84 | $118.52 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $6.40 | $118.52 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $6.44 | $118.52 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.57 | $118.52 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $8.66 | $118.52 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $10.42 | $118.52 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $11.38 | $118.52 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $12.67 | $118.52 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $14.07 | $118.52 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $16.29 | $118.52 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $19.22 | $118.52 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $22.47 | $118.52 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Federal Signal Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 17.84%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 11.31%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.91x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.73x
- Recent ROE (17.84%) is above the historical average (10.37%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 12.84% | 4.20% | 1.59x | 1.92x | $2.59 Million |
| 1986 | 11.52% | 4.16% | 1.60x | 1.73x | $1.56 Million |
| 1987 | 14.44% | 4.68% | 1.50x | 2.05x | $4.58 Million |
| 1988 | 11.32% | 4.95% | 1.50x | 1.53x | $2.17 Million |
| 1989 | 17.64% | 5.55% | 1.53x | 2.08x | $9.96 Million |
| 1990 | 19.26% | 6.42% | 1.49x | 2.02x | $13.56 Million |
| 1991 | 18.81% | 6.64% | 1.37x | 2.07x | $14.52 Million |
| 1992 | 19.22% | 6.64% | 1.42x | 2.03x | $16.50 Million |
| 1993 | 19.98% | 7.04% | 1.39x | 2.04x | $19.88 Million |
| 1994 | 21.24% | 6.91% | 1.30x | 2.37x | $24.77 Million |
| 1995 | 20.80% | 6.32% | 1.32x | 2.50x | $26.79 Million |
| 1996 | 22.73% | 6.92% | 1.27x | 2.58x | $34.72 Million |
| 1997 | 19.68% | 6.38% | 1.27x | 2.43x | $29.02 Million |
| 1998 | 18.46% | 5.92% | 1.20x | 2.60x | $27.22 Million |
| 1999 | 16.24% | 5.41% | 1.10x | 2.71x | $22.10 Million |
| 2000 | 16.10% | 5.20% | 1.12x | 2.77x | $21.79 Million |
| 2001 | 13.24% | 4.44% | 1.06x | 2.83x | $11.63 Million |
| 2002 | 9.60% | 3.61% | 0.90x | 2.94x | $-1.61 Million |
| 2003 | 8.83% | 3.09% | 1.02x | 2.81x | $-4.95 Million |
| 2004 | -0.56% | -0.20% | 1.01x | 2.73x | $-43.57 Million |
| 2005 | -1.22% | -0.40% | 1.03x | 2.98x | $-42.23 Million |
| 2006 | 5.87% | 1.87% | 1.15x | 2.72x | $-15.94 Million |
| 2007 | 12.33% | 4.33% | 1.08x | 2.64x | $10.37 Million |
| 2008 | -33.60% | -9.97% | 1.15x | 2.93x | $-124.05 Million |
| 2009 | 7.03% | 3.07% | 1.01x | 2.27x | $-9.77 Million |
| 2010 | -79.54% | -24.18% | 0.95x | 3.46x | $-197.79 Million |
| 2011 | -8.13% | -1.78% | 1.13x | 4.05x | $-31.67 Million |
| 2012 | -18.72% | -3.42% | 1.31x | 4.17x | $-42.19 Million |
| 2013 | 45.58% | 18.79% | 1.32x | 1.84x | $124.90 Million |
| 2014 | 17.14% | 6.94% | 1.39x | 1.77x | $26.54 Million |
| 2015 | 15.66% | 8.27% | 1.15x | 1.64x | $22.94 Million |
| 2016 | 11.11% | 6.19% | 1.10x | 1.63x | $4.39 Million |
| 2017 | 13.47% | 6.86% | 0.91x | 2.17x | $15.86 Million |
| 2018 | 17.73% | 8.63% | 1.06x | 1.93x | $40.99 Million |
| 2019 | 16.91% | 8.88% | 1.05x | 1.82x | $44.34 Million |
| 2020 | 13.70% | 8.51% | 0.94x | 1.72x | $25.99 Million |
| 2021 | 12.83% | 8.29% | 0.89x | 1.74x | $22.20 Million |
| 2022 | 13.99% | 8.39% | 0.94x | 1.77x | $34.31 Million |
| 2023 | 15.71% | 9.14% | 1.06x | 1.62x | $57.21 Million |
| 2024 | 18.24% | 11.62% | 1.05x | 1.49x | $97.69 Million |
| 2025 | 17.84% | 11.31% | 0.91x | 1.73x | $108.40 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Federal Signal Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Pollution & Treatment Controls
- Average net assets among peers: $87,619,616
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -66.06%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Signal Corporation (FSS) | $1.43 Billion | 12.84% | 0.71x | $7.16 Billion |
| Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. Common Stock (ADUR) | $1.82 Million | -176.42% | 0.67x | $472.86 Million |
| Arq Inc (ARQ) | $217.28 Million | -2.35% | 0.31x | $113.33 Million |
| CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO) | $323.18 Million | 15.49% | 1.77x | $2.93 Billion |
| ClearSign Combustion Corporation (CLIR) | $2.43 Million | -398.03% | 0.71x | $20.50 Million |
| Euro Tech Holdings Company Ltd (CLWT) | $17.91 Million | 2.91% | 0.33x | $9.22 Million |
| DevvStream Corp. Common Stock (DEVS) | $-19.59 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.10 Million |
| Energy Recovery Inc (ERII) | $178.78 Million | 7.98% | 0.20x | $448.44 Million |
| Fuel Tech Inc (FTEK) | $41.95 Million | -4.63% | 0.16x | $42.07 Million |
| LiqTech International Inc (LIQT) | $24.82 Million | -39.52% | 0.70x | $8.95 Million |
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