Ceco Environmental [CECO] vs Federal Signal [FSS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Ceco Environmental
NASDAQ
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Federal Signal
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Ceco Environmental wins in 7 metrics, Federal Signal wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Federal Signal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Ceco Environmental | Federal Signal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 31.80 | 34.92 | Ceco Environmental |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.38 | 6.04 | Ceco Environmental |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 87.30 | 23.48 | Federal Signal |
| PEG Ratio | 39.55 | 33.61 | Federal Signal |
| EV/EBITDA | 28.66 | 20.54 | Federal Signal |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.00% | 11.22% | Federal Signal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 9.76% | 17.29% | Federal Signal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 9.76% | 17.29% | Federal Signal |
| Return on Equity | 19.87% | 18.77% | Ceco Environmental |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.95% | 10.73% | Federal Signal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $7.46M | $190.70M | Federal Signal |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.23% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 58.63% | 33.78% | Ceco Environmental |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.45 | 3.86 | Ceco Environmental |
| Enterprise Value | $1.84B | $7.85B | Federal Signal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.81 | 3.98 | Ceco Environmental |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.20% | 30.04% | Ceco Environmental |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $19 | $32 | Federal Signal |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.43 | $3.59 | Federal Signal |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.39 | 1.30 | Federal Signal |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Ceco Environmental vs Federal Signal Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceco Environmental | -0.25% | -2.07% | 47.77% | 73.17% | 60.42% | 40.19% |
| Federal Signal | -0.60% | -0.33% | 14.66% | 42.95% | 29.19% | 36.75% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceco Environmental | 58.63% | 355.22% | 394.61% | 335.84% | 639.83% | 1,122.78% |
| Federal Signal | 33.78% | 195.99% | 287.44% | 750.64% | 2,302.86% | 633.86% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Ceco Environmental vs Federal Signal
| Metric | CECO | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.61B | $7.62B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 614,201 | 1,092,760 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 359,487 | 806,523 |
| Last Close | $43.91 | $125.39 |
| 52 Week Range | $17.57 - $46.07 | $66.47 - $128.50 |
| % from 52W High | -4.69% | -2.42% |
| All-Time High | $46.07 (Aug 01, 2025) | $128.50 (Jul 30, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -4.69% | -2.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.35% | 0.15% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.12% | 0.17% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.20% | 0.19% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 87.30 | 23.48 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $8.45 | $20.76 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.04 | $1.06 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $-2,426,000 | $255.80M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $14.76M | $235.62M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.23% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.24 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Ceco Environmental vs Federal Signal
| Metric | CECO | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 31.80 | 34.92 |
| Forward P/E | 39.55 | 33.61 |
| PEG Ratio | 39.55 | 33.61 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.45 | 3.86 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.38 | 6.04 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.61B | $7.62B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.84B | $7.85B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.81 | 3.98 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 28.66 | 20.54 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.39 | 1.30 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $8.45 | $20.76 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Ceco Environmental vs Federal Signal
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CECO | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $176.70M | $463.80M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $114.54M | $333.00M |
| Gross Profit | $62.16M | $130.80M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $5.51M | $66.30M |
| EBITDA | $10.03M | $84.30M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $55.06M | $62.00M |
| Income Tax | $18.62M | $15.70M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $36.44M | $46.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CECO | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $146.47M | $57.50M |
| Total Current Assets | $476.10M | $664.80M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $278.75M | $278.40M |
| Long-Term Debt | $357.50M | $288.20M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $290.05M | $1.20B |
| Retained Earnings | $42.55M | $1.14B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $70.48M | $697.80M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CECO | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $44.62M | $68.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-3.39M | $-5.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-15.08M | $31.10M |
| Debt Repayment | $-28.25M | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $-27.10M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CECO | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.45M | 3.84M |
| Short Ratio | 9.54 | 6.48 |
| Short % of Float | 0.08% | 0.09% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 614,201 | 1,092,760 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 359,487 | 806,523 |
| Shares Outstanding | 34.98M | 61.10M |
| Float Shares | 30.06M | 59.22M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.18% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.90% | 1.07% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Ceco Environmental vs Federal Signal
| Metric | CECO | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.24 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.23% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $0.32 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.16% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $0.95 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Nov 15, 2024 |