Federal Signal [FSS] vs PureCycle [PCT] Detailed Stock Comparison
Federal Signal
NYSE
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PureCycle
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Federal Signal wins in 14 metrics, PureCycle wins in 3 metrics, with 0 ties. Federal Signal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Federal Signal | PureCycle | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 34.92 | N/A | N/A |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 6.04 | 9.83 | Federal Signal |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 23.48 | 183.92 | Federal Signal |
| PEG Ratio | 33.61 | -21.75 | PureCycle |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.54 | -24.41 | PureCycle |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.22% | 0.00% | Federal Signal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 17.29% | -2,387.41% | Federal Signal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 17.29% | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 18.77% | -67.71% | Federal Signal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 10.73% | -11.84% | Federal Signal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $190.70M | $-200.41M | Federal Signal |
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 33.78% | 130.50% | PureCycle |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.86 | 1,484.96 | Federal Signal |
| Enterprise Value | $7.85B | $2.80B | Federal Signal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.98 | 1,772.27 | Federal Signal |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.04% | -1,373.54% | Federal Signal |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $32 | $0 | Federal Signal |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.59 | $-1.18 | Federal Signal |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.30 | 1.95 | Federal Signal |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Federal Signal vs PureCycle Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Signal | -0.60% | -0.33% | 14.66% | 42.95% | 29.19% | 36.75% |
| PureCycle | 0.04% | -7.90% | -15.00% | 88.26% | 42.61% | 22.64% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Signal | 33.78% | 195.99% | 287.44% | 750.64% | 2,302.86% | 633.86% |
| PureCycle | 130.50% | 22.30% | 31.58% | 27.45% | 27.45% | 27.45% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Federal Signal vs PureCycle
| Metric | FSS | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $7.62B | $2.35B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,092,760 | 2,563,074 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 806,523 | 3,600,511 |
| Last Close | $125.39 | $12.35 |
| 52 Week Range | $66.47 - $128.50 | $4.50 - $17.37 |
| % from 52W High | -2.42% | -28.87% |
| All-Time High | $128.50 (Jul 30, 2025) | $35.75 (Mar 15, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -2.42% | -65.45% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.15% | N/A |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.17% | N/A |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.17% | -23.87% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.19% | -0.68% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 23.48 | 183.92 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $20.76 | $1.33 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.06 | $0.13 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $255.80M | $-144,516,000 |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $235.62M | $-94,612,128 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.23% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.24 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Federal Signal vs PureCycle
| Metric | FSS | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 34.92 | N/A |
| Forward P/E | 33.61 | -21.75 |
| PEG Ratio | 33.61 | -21.75 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.86 | 1,484.96 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 6.04 | 9.83 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $7.62B | $2.35B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.85B | $2.80B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.98 | 1,772.27 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 20.54 | -24.41 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.30 | 1.95 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $20.76 | $1.33 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Federal Signal vs PureCycle
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) | FSS | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $463.80M | $1.58M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $333.00M | $23.28M |
| Gross Profit | $130.80M | $-21.70M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $1.54M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $66.30M | $-37.72M |
| EBITDA | $84.30M | $-24.30M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $62.00M | $8.83M |
| Income Tax | $15.70M | N/A |
| Net Income (Profit) | $46.30M | $8.83M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FSS | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $57.50M | $22.48M |
| Total Current Assets | $664.80M | $49.66M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $278.40M | $90.61M |
| Long-Term Debt | $288.20M | $394.31M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.20B | $238.21M |
| Retained Earnings | $1.14B | $-624.54M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $697.80M | $56.14M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FSS | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $68.10M | $14.54M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-5.60M | $-15.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $31.10M | $-53.87M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-27.10M | $-1.70M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FSS | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.84M | 40.07M |
| Short Ratio | 6.48 | 7.97 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.37% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,092,760 | 2,563,074 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 806,523 | 3,600,511 |
| Shares Outstanding | 61.10M | 173.57M |
| Float Shares | 59.22M | 141.32M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.07% | 0.80% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Federal Signal vs PureCycle
| Metric | FSS | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.24 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.23% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.32 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.16% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.95 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 15, 2024 | N/A |