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U.S. Construction and Engineering Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 03, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies68
  • 7D-0.8%
  • 3M12.3%
  • 1Y31.5%
  • YTDn/a

The Construction and Engineering is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Centuri Holdings has stood out, gaining 15%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 31% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Construction and Engineering Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 03 Dec 2025US$275.5bUS$165.4bUS$10.0b33.3x27.6x1.7x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025US$289.2bUS$160.8bUS$10.1b34.8x28.6x1.8x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025US$260.8bUS$160.0bUS$9.9b34.9x26.3x1.6x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025US$238.8bUS$157.7bUS$10.0b32.4x23.9x1.5x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025US$226.4bUS$153.3bUS$7.1b32.6x32.1x1.5x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025US$208.8bUS$153.2bUS$7.2b29.6x29.2x1.4x
Mon, 19 May 2025US$198.9bUS$153.1bUS$7.2b30.1x27.7x1.3x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025US$158.2bUS$149.6bUS$6.8b21.3x23.3x1.1x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025US$155.0bUS$149.6bUS$6.8b23.3x22.9x1x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025US$192.2bUS$146.6bUS$4.0b34.9x47.7x1.3x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025US$193.4bUS$146.2bUS$3.9b32.1x49.2x1.3x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024US$206.1bUS$146.1bUS$3.9b35.3x52.8x1.4x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024US$185.3bUS$146.8bUS$4.2b33.6x44x1.3x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024US$177.6bUS$144.8bUS$4.0b31.4x44.7x1.2x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024US$165.4bUS$144.7bUS$4.0b27.2x41.6x1.1x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024US$157.8bUS$141.8bUS$3.4b26.2x45.8x1.1x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024US$162.5bUS$141.8bUS$3.4b24.4x47.2x1.1x
Tue, 21 May 2024US$159.1bUS$141.8bUS$3.4b25.4x46.1x1.1x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024US$144.1bUS$136.3bUS$3.5b23.5x41.3x1.1x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024US$143.7bUS$136.3bUS$3.5b24.4x41.5x1.1x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024US$129.6bUS$132.9bUS$3.6b25.6x35.8x1x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024US$121.6bUS$135.1bUS$3.6b23.4x34x0.9x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023US$116.8bUS$135.2bUS$3.6b22.3x32.7x0.9x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023US$106.8bUS$134.3bUS$3.7b21.1x29.3x0.8x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023US$113.5bUS$130.5bUS$3.4b20.2x33.8x0.9x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023US$123.0bUS$130.4bUS$3.4b21.8x36.7x0.9x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023US$121.0bUS$127.5bUS$3.2b20x37.4x0.9x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023US$114.6bUS$126.6bUS$3.2b19.3x35.5x0.9x
Wed, 24 May 2023US$108.3bUS$126.4bUS$3.2b19.9x33.7x0.9x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023US$106.4bUS$122.7bUS$3.2b22.5x33.3x0.9x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023US$104.0bUS$122.8bUS$3.2b22.5x32.3x0.8x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023US$108.3bUS$115.9bUS$2.8b21.3x38.1x0.9x
Thu, 12 Jan 2023US$103.1bUS$115.1bUS$2.8b24.3x36.3x0.9x
Sat, 10 Dec 2022US$105.1bUS$115.9bUS$2.9b21.7x36.2x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

36.2x


Total Market Cap: US$105.1bTotal Earnings: US$2.9bTotal Revenue: US$115.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Construction and Engineering Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 36.2x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Construction and Engineering industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 36.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Construction and Engineering industry have grown 51% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 13% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Construction and Engineering compare with similar industries?

US Market0.38%
Industrials-0.26%
Construction-0.75%
Construction and Engineering-0.75%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CTRI Centuri HoldingsUS$24.4615.1%
+US$319.6m		19.0%PE968.9x
ECG Everus Construction GroupUS$91.394.5%
+US$201.0m		39.6%PE25.8x
MTZ MasTecUS$212.981.2%
+US$194.9m		48.9%PE49.9x
DY Dycom IndustriesUS$354.311.7%
+US$170.0m		85.7%PE34.5x
FLR FluorUS$42.651.9%
+US$130.6m		-22.0%PE2x

Latest News

MTZ
US$212.98
MasTec
7D
1.2%
1Y
48.9%

MTZ: Electric Transmission Wins And Backlog Expansion Will Drive Future Momentum

MasTec's analyst price target has been raised by analysts, increasing from $227 to a range as high as $290. Stronger order pipelines, margin opportunities in clean energy, and a growing backlog across multiple segments support a more constructive outlook.
PHOE
US$16.62
Phoenix Asia Holdings
7D
17.7%
1Y
n/a
PRIM
US$124.72
Primoris Services
7D
-1.1%
1Y
46.9%

PRIM: Future Gains Will Be Driven By Data Center And Power Delivery Momentum

Analysts have slightly decreased their fair value estimate for Primoris Services from $153.36 to $149.08 per share, citing ongoing volatility in energy bookings and a more balanced near-term outlook for growth and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a split view on Primoris Services, reflecting both enthusiasm for growth drivers and caution regarding short-term volatility and competitive risks.
CTRI
US$24.46
Centuri Holdings
7D
15.1%
1Y
19.0%
DY
US$354.31
Dycom Industries
7D
1.7%
1Y
85.7%

Additional Considerations Required While Assessing Dycom Industries' (NYSE:DY) Strong Earnings

Nov 29
Additional Considerations Required While Assessing Dycom Industries' (NYSE:DY) Strong Earnings
AGX
US$357.48
Argan
7D
-4.2%
1Y
138.5%
AMRC
US$35.07
Ameresco
7D
5.4%
1Y
24.7%

AMRC: Federal Data Center Project Will Drive Up Long-Term Revenue Visibility

Analysts have increased their price target for Ameresco from $22 to $32, citing the company's strategic role in major federal energy and data center infrastructure projects as the primary rationale for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates on Ameresco center on the company’s involvement in significant federal energy and data center initiatives, with a particular focus on its announced project at Naval Air Station Lemoore.
ROAD
US$105.34
Construction Partners
7D
-2.8%
1Y
4.1%
FIX
US$935.78
Comfort Systems USA
7D
-2.2%
1Y
88.8%
GVA
US$106.47
Granite Construction
7D
0.8%
1Y
7.4%
ACM
US$101.98
AECOM
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-11.1%
STRL
US$327.78
Sterling Infrastructure
7D
-3.5%
1Y
64.9%

STRL: Expanding E-Infrastructure Backlog Will Drive Earnings Momentum Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for Sterling Infrastructure from $390 to approximately $453, citing stronger revenue growth and improving profit margins. This increased confidence is attributed to the company’s strategic evolution and expanding project backlog.
PWR
US$454.72
Quanta Services
7D
-1.2%
1Y
36.3%

PWR: Expanding Power Generation Market Exposure Will Support Steady Outlook Ahead

Quanta Services’ analyst price target increased by nearly $9 to $472.80, as analysts cite robust Q3 results and expanding opportunities in power generation and infrastructure solutions as supporting factors. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports on Quanta Services highlight a strong consensus around the company’s robust execution and growth prospects, though a few note areas that may warrant caution for investors.
LGN
US$44.19
Legence
7D
-3.4%
1Y
n/a
ECG
US$91.39
Everus Construction Group
7D
4.5%
1Y
39.6%
FLR
US$42.65
Fluor
7D
1.9%
1Y
-22.0%