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U.S. Construction and Engineering Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies68
  • 7D8.1%
  • 3M14.5%
  • 1Y33.1%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Construction and Engineering industry is up 7.3%, with Quanta Services up 8.1%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 32%. Looking forward, 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
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$260.6bUS$165.4bUS$10.0b33.2x26.1x1.6x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$284.5bUS$160.7bUS$10.1b35.3x28.2x1.8x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$263.3bUS$160.0bUS$9.9b36.7x26.6x1.6x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$234.6bUS$157.7bUS$10.0b31.6x23.5x1.5x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$230.5bUS$153.2bUS$7.2b33.3x32.2x1.5x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$206.6bUS$153.2bUS$7.2b29.8x28.8x1.3x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$197.8bUS$153.1bUS$7.2b30x27.6x1.3x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$153.8bUS$149.6bUS$6.8b23.5x22.7x1x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$153.2bUS$149.6bUS$6.8b23.1x22.7x1x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$184.5bUS$146.4bUS$4.0b31.8x45.6x1.3x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$186.1bUS$146.2bUS$3.9b30.1x47.4x1.3x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$207.4bUS$146.1bUS$3.9b35.5x53.1x1.4x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$181.9bUS$145.2bUS$4.2b32.6x43.8x1.3x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$178.2bUS$144.8bUS$4.0b31.7x44.8x1.2x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$162.1bUS$144.7bUS$4.0b27.7x40.7x1.1x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$159.9bUS$141.8bUS$3.4b26.5x46.4x1.1x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$162.9bUS$141.8bUS$3.4b25.2x47.3x1.1x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$162.3bUS$141.8bUS$3.4b24.9x47.1x1.1x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$151.0bUS$136.3bUS$3.5b24.5x43.7x1.1x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$143.4bUS$136.2bUS$3.5b25.6x41.3x1.1x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$125.5bUS$135.6bUS$3.6b24.6x34.5x0.9x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$120.4bUS$135.1bUS$3.6b24.1x33.7x0.9x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$117.8bUS$135.1bUS$3.5b22.9x33.3x0.9x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$105.3bUS$131.3bUS$3.3b20.6x31.6x0.8x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$114.7bUS$130.5bUS$3.4b20.7x34.2x0.9x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$120.4bUS$130.4bUS$3.4b21.4x35.9x0.9x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$122.4bUS$126.7bUS$3.2b21x38.5x1x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$117.3bUS$126.6bUS$3.2b20.1x36.3x0.9x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$109.3bUS$126.4bUS$3.2b20x34.1x0.9x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$105.7bUS$122.7bUS$3.2b21.7x32.7x0.9x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$107.7bUS$122.9bUS$3.3b23.5x32.3x0.9x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$106.8bUS$115.4bUS$2.8b21.5x37.8x0.9x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023US$101.0bUS$115.1bUS$2.8b23.9x35.5x0.9x
Tue, 06 Dec 2022US$106.8bUS$115.8bUS$2.9b21.9x36.7x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

36.7x


Total Market Cap: US$106.8bTotal Earnings: US$2.9bTotal Revenue: US$115.8bTotal 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 26.0x 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 1.6x.
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 Market4.11%
Industrials3.71%
Construction8.12%
Construction and Engineering8.12%
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
PWR Quanta ServicesUS$464.888.1%
+US$5.2b		34.9%PE68.1x
FIX Comfort Systems USAUS$976.949.3%
+US$2.9b		98.1%PE41x
MTZ MasTecUS$213.8810.8%
+US$1.6b		48.5%PE50.2x
EME EMCOR GroupUS$615.075.8%
+US$1.5b		20.6%PE24.4x
APG APi GroupUS$39.567.3%
+US$1.1b		57.1%PE105.5x

Latest News

DY
US$361.53
Dycom Industries
7D
10.7%
1Y
99.6%

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

Nov 29
Additional Considerations Required While Assessing Dycom Industries' (NYSE:DY) Strong Earnings
IMSR
US$9.44
Terrestrial Energy
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-5.7%
FIX
US$976.94
Comfort Systems USA
7D
9.3%
1Y
98.1%
APG
US$39.56
APi Group
7D
7.3%
1Y
57.1%

APi Group Corporation's (NYSE:APG) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Nov 25
APi Group Corporation's (NYSE:APG) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
ACM
US$103.13
AECOM
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-11.8%
EME
US$615.07
EMCOR Group
7D
5.8%
1Y
20.6%

EME: U.S. Reshoring Will Drive Demand Despite Margin Pressures

EMCOR Group's analyst price target was lowered by $5 to $713. Analysts cited near-term margin pressures in U.S. Electrical operations, despite solid Q3 performance and raised 2025 guidance.
SGBX
US$3.26
Safe & Green Holdings
7D
-12.6%
1Y
-89.4%

Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ:SGBX) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt

Nov 21
Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ:SGBX) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt
STRL
US$344.31
Sterling Infrastructure
7D
9.3%
1Y
77.1%

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$464.88
Quanta Services
7D
8.1%
1Y
34.9%

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.
MTZ
US$213.88
MasTec
7D
10.8%
1Y
48.5%

MTZ: Order Pipeline Strength And Margin Expansion Will Drive Outperformance

MasTec’s analyst consensus price target increased from $238 to $246.67 per share, as analysts cite stronger order pipelines, margin improvement prospects, and growing opportunities across energy and utility segments in support of the raised valuations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity reflects a notable increase in optimism around MasTec, as reflected in multiple upward price target revisions and positive outlooks for the company's growth prospects, operational execution, and end market momentum.
SOL
US$1.73
Emeren Group
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-8.9%
VATE
US$5.17
INNOVATE
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-14.7%
IESC
US$418.57
IES Holdings
7D
12.8%
1Y
35.1%
PHOE
US$14.12
Phoenix Asia Holdings
7D
-7.1%
1Y
n/a
ENGS
US$1.17
Energys Group
7D
-18.2%
1Y
n/a