Federal Signal Corporation (FSS)vsTimken Company (TKR)
FSS
Federal Signal Corporation
$132.51
+2.63%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.63B
TKR
Timken Company
$132.03
-6.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Timken Company generates 91% more annual revenue ($4.67B vs $2.45B). FSS leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 6.6%. TKR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. FSS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
FSS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TKR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 20.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSS
The strongest argument for FSS centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKR
The strongest argument for TKR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FSS
The primary concerns for FSS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TKR
The primary concerns for TKR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSS profiles as a growth stock while TKR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FSS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
FSS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
FSS generates stronger free cash flow (95M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FSS scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100) and 18.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Federal Signal Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Federal Signal Corporation designs, manufactures, and supplies a suite of integrated products and solutions for municipal, government, industrial, and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Visit Website →Timken Company
INDUSTRIALS · TOOLS & ACCESSORIES · USA
The Timken Company designs, manufactures and manages engineered bearings and power transmission products and services globally. The company is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.
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