Federal Signal Corporation (FSS)

Net profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	216,300	212,700	202,100	181,600	157,400	145,600	134,100	127,300	120,400	105,300	102,700	98,900	100,600	107,200	103,300	95,000	96,200	99,900	103,000	114,400
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	1,861,500	1,837,900	1,810,100	1,762,100	1,722,700	1,665,800	1,565,800	1,490,100	1,434,800	1,344,700	1,296,600	1,264,600	1,213,200	1,206,600	1,188,100	1,123,500	1,130,800	1,150,400	1,179,400	1,233,600
Net profit margin		11.62%	11.57%	11.17%	10.31%	9.14%	8.74%	8.56%	8.54%	8.39%	7.83%	7.92%	7.82%	8.29%	8.88%	8.69%	8.46%	8.51%	8.68%	8.73%	9.27%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $216,300K ÷ $1,861,500K
= 11.62%

The net profit margin of Federal Signal Corporation has exhibited fluctuations over the periods analyzed. Initially, the net profit margin was around 9% in the first quarter of 2020, gradually decreasing to around 7.8% in the first quarter of 2022. However, there was a rebound in profitability in the subsequent quarters, with the net profit margin increasing to over 11.5% by the end of 2024.

It is observed that the company's profitability experienced ups and downs but generally showed an improving trend in recent years, indicating effective cost management and revenue generation strategies. The increase in net profit margin towards the end of the period suggests enhanced operational efficiency and possibly successful implementation of strategic initiatives.

Overall, the fluctuation in Federal Signal Corporation's net profit margin underscores the dynamic nature of its financial performance, showcasing both challenges and improvements in profitability over the analyzed time frame.