PureCycle [PCT] vs Federal Signal [FSS] Detailed Stock Comparison
PureCycle
NASDAQ
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Federal Signal
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: PureCycle wins in 3 metrics, Federal Signal wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Federal Signal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | PureCycle | Federal Signal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | N/A | 34.92 | N/A |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 9.83 | 6.04 | Federal Signal |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 183.92 | 23.48 | Federal Signal |
| PEG Ratio | -21.75 | 33.61 | PureCycle |
| EV/EBITDA | -24.41 | 20.54 | PureCycle |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.00% | 11.22% | Federal Signal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -2,387.41% | 17.29% | Federal Signal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 17.29% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | -67.71% | 18.77% | Federal Signal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -11.84% | 10.73% | Federal Signal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-200.41M | $190.70M | Federal Signal |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.23% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 118.97% | 32.97% | PureCycle |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1,484.96 | 3.86 | Federal Signal |
| Enterprise Value | $2.80B | $7.85B | Federal Signal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1,772.27 | 3.98 | Federal Signal |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | -1,373.54% | 30.04% | Federal Signal |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $0 | $32 | Federal Signal |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-1.18 | $3.59 | Federal Signal |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.95 | 1.30 | Federal Signal |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
PureCycle vs Federal Signal Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PureCycle | 0.00% | -2.14% | -15.18% | 63.58% | 45.64% | 22.64% |
| Federal Signal | -0.60% | 2.30% | 12.91% | 39.96% | 28.61% | 35.92% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PureCycle | 118.97% | 16.18% | 25.00% | 21.08% | 21.08% | 21.08% |
| Federal Signal | 32.97% | 194.20% | 285.10% | 745.52% | 2,288.38% | 629.44% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: PureCycle vs Federal Signal
| Metric | PCT | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.35B | $7.62B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,563,074 | 1,092,760 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,600,511 | 806,523 |
| Last Close | $12.35 | $125.39 |
| 52 Week Range | $4.50 - $17.37 | $66.47 - $128.50 |
| % from 52W High | -28.90% | -2.42% |
| All-Time High | $35.75 (Mar 15, 2021) | $128.50 (Jul 30, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -65.45% | -2.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | N/A | 0.15% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | N/A | 0.17% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.11% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -23.87% | 0.17% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.68% | 0.19% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 183.92 | 23.48 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.33 | $20.76 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.13 | $1.06 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $-144,516,000 | $255.80M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-94,612,128 | $235.62M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.23% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.24 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: PureCycle vs Federal Signal
| Metric | PCT | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | N/A | 34.92 |
| Forward P/E | -21.75 | 33.61 |
| PEG Ratio | -21.75 | 33.61 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1,484.96 | 3.86 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 9.83 | 6.04 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.35B | $7.62B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.80B | $7.85B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1,772.27 | 3.98 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | -24.41 | 20.54 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.95 | 1.30 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.33 | $20.76 |
Financial Statements Comparison: PureCycle 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) | PCT | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.58M | $463.80M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $23.28M | $333.00M |
| Gross Profit | $-21.70M | $130.80M |
| Research & Development | $1.54M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-37.72M | $66.30M |
| EBITDA | $-24.30M | $84.30M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $8.83M | $62.00M |
| Income Tax | N/A | $15.70M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $8.83M | $46.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PCT | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $22.48M | $57.50M |
| Total Current Assets | $49.66M | $664.80M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $90.61M | $278.40M |
| Long-Term Debt | $394.31M | $288.20M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $238.21M | $1.20B |
| Retained Earnings | $-624.54M | $1.14B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $56.14M | $697.80M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PCT | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $14.54M | $68.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-15.00M | $-5.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-53.87M | $31.10M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-1.70M | $-27.10M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PCT | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 40.07M | 3.84M |
| Short Ratio | 7.97 | 6.48 |
| Short % of Float | 0.37% | 0.09% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,563,074 | 1,092,760 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,600,511 | 806,523 |
| Shares Outstanding | 173.57M | 61.10M |
| Float Shares | 141.32M | 59.22M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.80% | 1.07% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: PureCycle vs Federal Signal
| Metric | PCT | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.24 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.23% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.32 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.16% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.95 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Nov 15, 2024 |