Which has better valuation and earnings, ITT or FSS?

ITT has higher revenue and earnings than Federal Signal. Federal Signal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ITT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio ITT $3.94B 4.96 $488M $5.10 42.82 Federal Signal $2.45B 3.05 $246.60M $4.64 26.34

Is ITT or FSS more profitable?

Federal Signal has a net margin of 11.66% compared to ITT's net margin of 8.90%. Federal Signal's return on equity of 21.36% beat ITT's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ITT 8.90% 15.90% 7.74% Federal Signal 11.66% 21.36% 13.07%

Does the media prefer ITT or FSS?

In the previous week, ITT and ITT both had 7 articles in the media. ITT's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Federal Signal's score of 0.60 indicating that ITT is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ITT 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Federal Signal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, FSS or NPO?

Federal Signal has higher revenue and earnings than Enpro. Federal Signal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enpro, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Federal Signal $2.45B 3.05 $246.60M $4.64 26.34 Enpro $1.14B 6.11 $40.50M $2.05 160.89

Is FSS or NPO more profitable?

Federal Signal has a net margin of 11.66% compared to Enpro's net margin of 3.60%. Federal Signal's return on equity of 21.36% beat Enpro's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Federal Signal 11.66% 21.36% 13.07% Enpro 3.60% 11.83% 7.10%

Does the media prefer FSS or NPO?

In the previous week, Federal Signal had 1 more articles in the media than Enpro. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Federal Signal and 6 mentions for Enpro. Enpro's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Federal Signal's score of 0.60 indicating that Enpro is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Federal Signal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Enpro 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor FSS or PH?

In the previous week, Parker-Hannifin had 50 more articles in the media than Federal Signal. MarketBeat recorded 57 mentions for Parker-Hannifin and 7 mentions for Federal Signal. Parker-Hannifin's average media sentiment score of 1.58 beat Federal Signal's score of 0.60 indicating that Parker-Hannifin is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Federal Signal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Parker-Hannifin 52 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, TEX or FSS?

Federal Signal has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Terex. Federal Signal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Terex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Terex $5.42B 1.36 $221M $1.96 32.90 Federal Signal $2.45B 3.05 $246.60M $4.64 26.34

Is TEX or FSS more profitable?

Federal Signal has a net margin of 11.66% compared to Terex's net margin of 2.23%. Federal Signal's return on equity of 21.36% beat Terex's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Terex 2.23% 12.24% 5.16% Federal Signal 11.66% 21.36% 13.07%

Does the media favor TEX or FSS?

In the previous week, Terex had 10 more articles in the media than Federal Signal. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Terex and 7 mentions for Federal Signal. Federal Signal's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Terex's score of 0.20 indicating that Federal Signal is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Terex 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Federal Signal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor FSS or WTS?

In the previous week, Watts Water Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Federal Signal. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Watts Water Technologies and 7 mentions for Federal Signal. Watts Water Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Federal Signal's score of 0.60 indicating that Watts Water Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Federal Signal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Watts Water Technologies 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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FSS vs. ITT, NPO, PH, TEX, and WTS

Should you buy Federal Signal stock or one of its competitors? Federal Signal's main competitors and comparable companies include ITT (ITT), Enpro (NPO), Parker-Hannifin (PH), Terex (TEX), and Watts Water Technologies (WTS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Federal Signal compare to ITT?

ITT (NYSE:ITT) and Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability and media sentiment.

ITT pays an annual dividend of $1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Federal Signal pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. ITT pays out 30.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Federal Signal pays out 12.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. ITT has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Federal Signal has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. ITT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

ITT has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Federal Signal has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Federal Signal has a net margin of 11.66% compared to ITT's net margin of 8.90%. Federal Signal's return on equity of 21.36% beat ITT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ITT	8.90%	15.90%	7.74%
Federal Signal	11.66%	21.36%	13.07%

In the previous week, ITT and ITT both had 7 articles in the media. ITT's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Federal Signal's score of 0.60 indicating that ITT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ITT	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Federal Signal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

ITT has higher revenue and earnings than Federal Signal. Federal Signal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ITT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ITT	$3.94B	4.96	$488M	$5.10	42.82
Federal Signal	$2.45B	3.05	$246.60M	$4.64	26.34

ITT presently has a consensus price target of $241.08, indicating a potential upside of 10.39%. Federal Signal has a consensus price target of $140.50, indicating a potential upside of 14.96%. Given Federal Signal's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Federal Signal is more favorable than ITT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ITT	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92
Federal Signal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

91.6% of ITT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.7% of Federal Signal shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of ITT shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Federal Signal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

ITT beats Federal Signal on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Federal Signal compare to Enpro?

Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) and Enpro (NYSE:NPO) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

92.7% of Federal Signal shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.3% of Enpro shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Federal Signal shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Enpro shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Federal Signal presently has a consensus target price of $140.50, indicating a potential upside of 14.96%. Enpro has a consensus target price of $358.33, indicating a potential upside of 8.65%. Given Federal Signal's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Federal Signal is more favorable than Enpro.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Federal Signal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Enpro	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Federal Signal pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Enpro pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Federal Signal pays out 12.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Enpro pays out 62.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Federal Signal has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Enpro has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Federal Signal is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Federal Signal has a net margin of 11.66% compared to Enpro's net margin of 3.60%. Federal Signal's return on equity of 21.36% beat Enpro's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Federal Signal	11.66%	21.36%	13.07%
Enpro	3.60%	11.83%	7.10%

In the previous week, Federal Signal had 1 more articles in the media than Enpro. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Federal Signal and 6 mentions for Enpro. Enpro's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Federal Signal's score of 0.60 indicating that Enpro is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Federal Signal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Enpro	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Federal Signal has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enpro has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Federal Signal has higher revenue and earnings than Enpro. Federal Signal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enpro, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Federal Signal	$2.45B	3.05	$246.60M	$4.64	26.34
Enpro	$1.14B	6.11	$40.50M	$2.05	160.89

Summary

Federal Signal beats Enpro on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Federal Signal compare to Parker-Hannifin?

Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) and Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and risk.

Parker-Hannifin has higher revenue and earnings than Federal Signal. Federal Signal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Parker-Hannifin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Federal Signal	$2.45B	3.05	$246.60M	$4.64	26.34
Parker-Hannifin	$21.50B	6.11	$3.65B	$28.49	36.56

Parker-Hannifin has a net margin of 16.97% compared to Federal Signal's net margin of 11.66%. Parker-Hannifin's return on equity of 28.48% beat Federal Signal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Federal Signal	11.66%	21.36%	13.07%
Parker-Hannifin	16.97%	28.48%	13.49%

In the previous week, Parker-Hannifin had 50 more articles in the media than Federal Signal. MarketBeat recorded 57 mentions for Parker-Hannifin and 7 mentions for Federal Signal. Parker-Hannifin's average media sentiment score of 1.58 beat Federal Signal's score of 0.60 indicating that Parker-Hannifin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Federal Signal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Parker-Hannifin	52 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Federal Signal has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Federal Signal pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Parker-Hannifin pays an annual dividend of $8.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Federal Signal pays out 12.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Parker-Hannifin pays out 28.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Federal Signal has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Parker-Hannifin has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Parker-Hannifin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Federal Signal currently has a consensus price target of $140.50, indicating a potential upside of 14.96%. Parker-Hannifin has a consensus price target of $1,100.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.60%. Given Federal Signal's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Federal Signal is more favorable than Parker-Hannifin.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Federal Signal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Parker-Hannifin	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81

92.7% of Federal Signal shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.4% of Parker-Hannifin shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Federal Signal shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Parker-Hannifin shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats Federal Signal on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Federal Signal compare to Terex?

Terex (NYSE:TEX) and Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

92.9% of Terex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.7% of Federal Signal shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Terex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Federal Signal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Terex had 10 more articles in the media than Federal Signal. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Terex and 7 mentions for Federal Signal. Federal Signal's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Terex's score of 0.20 indicating that Federal Signal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Terex	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Federal Signal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Terex presently has a consensus price target of $78.91, suggesting a potential upside of 22.39%. Federal Signal has a consensus price target of $140.50, suggesting a potential upside of 14.96%. Given Terex's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Terex is more favorable than Federal Signal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Terex	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Federal Signal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Federal Signal has a net margin of 11.66% compared to Terex's net margin of 2.23%. Federal Signal's return on equity of 21.36% beat Terex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Terex	2.23%	12.24%	5.16%
Federal Signal	11.66%	21.36%	13.07%

Terex pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Federal Signal pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Terex pays out 34.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Federal Signal pays out 12.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Terex has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Federal Signal has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Terex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Federal Signal has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Terex. Federal Signal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Terex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Terex	$5.42B	1.36	$221M	$1.96	32.90
Federal Signal	$2.45B	3.05	$246.60M	$4.64	26.34

Terex has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Federal Signal has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Terex beats Federal Signal on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Federal Signal compare to Watts Water Technologies?

Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) and Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

Watts Water Technologies has a net margin of 14.34% compared to Federal Signal's net margin of 11.66%. Federal Signal's return on equity of 21.36% beat Watts Water Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Federal Signal	11.66%	21.36%	13.07%
Watts Water Technologies	14.34%	19.16%	13.78%

Watts Water Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Federal Signal. Federal Signal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watts Water Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Federal Signal	$2.45B	3.05	$246.60M	$4.64	26.34
Watts Water Technologies	$2.68B	4.68	$340.80M	$11.45	32.78

Federal Signal pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Watts Water Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Federal Signal pays out 12.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Watts Water Technologies pays out 22.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Federal Signal has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Watts Water Technologies has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Watts Water Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Federal Signal has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watts Water Technologies has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

92.7% of Federal Signal shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.0% of Watts Water Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Federal Signal shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Watts Water Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Federal Signal currently has a consensus price target of $140.50, suggesting a potential upside of 14.96%. Watts Water Technologies has a consensus price target of $367.70, suggesting a potential downside of 2.03%. Given Federal Signal's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Federal Signal is more favorable than Watts Water Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Federal Signal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Watts Water Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

In the previous week, Watts Water Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Federal Signal. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Watts Water Technologies and 7 mentions for Federal Signal. Watts Water Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Federal Signal's score of 0.60 indicating that Watts Water Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Federal Signal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Watts Water Technologies	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Watts Water Technologies beats Federal Signal on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

FSS vs. The Competition

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Metric	Federal Signal	Machinery Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$7.70B	$11.81B	$10.96B	$24.39B
Dividend Yield	0.48%	2.18%	97.32%	3.69%
P/E Ratio	26.34	20.86	26.80	29.83
Price / Sales	3.05	65.99	331.58	24.03
Price / Cash	22.46	23.87	24.93	20.16
Price / Book	5.38	4.45	4.93	4.89
Net Income	$246.60M	$357.29M	$610.05M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-3.53%	-0.56%	-0.50%	-0.75%
1 Month Performance	4.55%	1.23%	2.80%	1.82%
1 Year Performance	-2.54%	12.20%	15.00%	17.62%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FSS Federal Signal	3.833 of 5 stars	$122.22 -3.1%	$140.50 +15.0%	-3.2%	$7.70B	$2.45B	26.34	5,800	Analyst Forecast
ITT ITT	4.2966 of 5 stars	$211.88 -0.6%	$240.25 +13.4%	+31.2%	$19.05B	$3.94B	41.55	11,600	Positive News
NPO Enpro	3.4034 of 5 stars	$333.25 +0.1%	$358.33 +7.5%	+45.2%	$7.05B	$1.14B	162.56	4,000
PH Parker-Hannifin	4.2142 of 5 stars	$1,060.53 -1.2%	$1,091.38 +2.9%	+41.4%	$135.40B	$21.50B	37.22	57,950	Positive News
TEX Terex	4.6172 of 5 stars	$66.09 -2.4%	$78.91 +19.4%	+27.7%	$7.74B	$5.42B	33.72	10,700	Analyst Revision

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Does the media prefer ITT or FSS?

Which has better valuation and earnings, ITT or FSS?

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Summary

How does Federal Signal compare to Enpro?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FSS or NPO?

Do analysts recommend FSS or NPO?

Is FSS or NPO a better dividend stock?

Is FSS or NPO more profitable?

Does the media prefer FSS or NPO?

Which has more risk and volatility, FSS or NPO?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, FSS or NPO?

Summary

How does Federal Signal compare to Parker-Hannifin?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, FSS or PH?

Is FSS or PH more profitable?

Does the media favor FSS or PH?

Which has more volatility and risk, FSS or PH?

Is FSS or PH a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend FSS or PH?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in FSS or PH?

Summary

How does Federal Signal compare to Terex?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in TEX or FSS?

Does the media favor TEX or FSS?

Do analysts rate TEX or FSS?

Is TEX or FSS more profitable?

Is TEX or FSS a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, TEX or FSS?

Which has more risk & volatility, TEX or FSS?

Summary

How does Federal Signal compare to Watts Water Technologies?

Is FSS or WTS more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, FSS or WTS?

Is FSS or WTS a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, FSS or WTS?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in FSS or WTS?

Do analysts prefer FSS or WTS?

Does the media favor FSS or WTS?

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