Federal Signal Corporation (FSS)vsUnited Rentals Inc (URI)
FSS
Federal Signal Corporation
$128.21
+0.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.63B
URI
United Rentals Inc
$1,162.84
+0.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $71.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
United Rentals Inc generates 588% more annual revenue ($16.83B vs $2.45B). URI leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 11.7%. URI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.68. URI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FSS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
URI
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 20.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.0%
Earnings expanding 25.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : URI
The strongest argument for URI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 26.0%. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FSS
The primary concerns for FSS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : URI
The primary concerns for URI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSS profiles as a growth stock while URI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
URI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — 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
URI scores higher overall (68/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 →United Rentals Inc
INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA
United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) is the world's largest equipment rental company, with about 13 percent of the North American market share as of 2019.
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