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U.S. Construction and Engineering Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 30, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies66
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M20.1%
  • 1Y46.1%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Construction and Engineering industry is up 3.6%, with Comfort Systems USA leading the way with a 2.0% gain. This means that the industry has gained 51% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 30 Aug 2025US$245.3bUS$157.7bUS$10.0b34.5x24.5x1.6x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025US$245.7bUS$153.6bUS$7.1b33.9x34.4x1.6x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025US$215.9bUS$153.2bUS$7.2b30.3x30.1x1.4x
Fri, 23 May 2025US$196.1bUS$153.2bUS$7.2b30.5x27.3x1.3x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025US$156.1bUS$149.6bUS$6.8b21.3x23x1x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025US$158.8bUS$149.6bUS$6.8b24.9x23.5x1.1x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025US$187.1bUS$146.7bUS$4.0b30.6x46.4x1.3x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025US$190.0bUS$146.2bUS$3.9b33x48.4x1.3x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024US$205.0bUS$146.2bUS$3.9b32.6x52.2x1.4x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024US$183.1bUS$145.3bUS$4.0b32.6x46x1.3x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024US$177.8bUS$144.7bUS$4.0b31.8x44.7x1.2x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024US$167.7bUS$144.7bUS$4.0b28x42.2x1.2x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024US$162.0bUS$142.9bUS$3.6b26.2x44.8x1.1x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024US$161.8bUS$141.8bUS$3.4b24.6x47x1.1x
Sat, 25 May 2024US$163.1bUS$141.8bUS$3.4b26x47.4x1.2x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024US$144.8bUS$139.2bUS$3.3b23.8x43.9x1x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024US$146.2bUS$136.3bUS$3.5b24.9x42.2x1.1x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024US$130.7bUS$132.9bUS$3.7b26.9x35.5x1x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024US$122.3bUS$135.2bUS$3.6b23.1x34.2x0.9x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023US$120.7bUS$135.2bUS$3.6b22.7x33.9x0.9x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023US$104.7bUS$134.5bUS$3.6b19.3x28.8x0.8x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023US$110.5bUS$130.5bUS$3.4b20.3x33x0.8x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023US$124.3bUS$130.4bUS$3.4b22x37.1x1x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023US$123.8bUS$127.2bUS$3.3b20.2x37.9x1x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023US$118.8bUS$126.6bUS$3.2b19.9x36.8x0.9x
Sun, 28 May 2023US$109.3bUS$126.5bUS$3.2b18.4x33.8x0.9x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023US$106.4bUS$122.8bUS$3.2b22.3x33.1x0.9x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023US$105.1bUS$122.8bUS$3.2b22.3x32.6x0.9x
Sat, 18 Feb 2023US$109.7bUS$116.3bUS$2.8b22.5x38.9x0.9x
Mon, 16 Jan 2023US$106.7bUS$115.1bUS$2.8b25x37.5x0.9x
Wed, 14 Dec 2022US$106.8bUS$115.9bUS$2.9b22.3x36.8x0.9x
Fri, 11 Nov 2022US$106.0bUS$115.6bUS$2.8b27.6x38.3x0.9x
Sun, 09 Oct 2022US$92.1bUS$111.5bUS$2.8b27.3x33.2x0.8x
Tue, 06 Sep 2022US$95.1bUS$111.4bUS$2.8b27.8x34.5x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

34.5x


Total Market Cap: US$95.1bTotal Earnings: US$2.8bTotal Revenue: US$111.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Construction and Engineering Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 36.9x202320242025
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 24.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 36.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Construction and Engineering industry have grown 54% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 12% 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 Market-0.0093%
Industrials-0.88%
Construction0.52%
Construction and Engineering0.52%
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
FIX Comfort Systems USAUS$703.382.0%
+US$489.3m		99.0%PE35.8x
EME EMCOR GroupUS$620.001.6%
+US$436.9m		57.7%PE25.1x
MTZ MasTecUS$181.692.7%
+US$366.3m		60.6%PE53.1x
ACM AECOMUS$124.891.6%
+US$253.0m		24.7%PE24.5x
PRIM Primoris ServicesUS$118.553.6%
+US$223.1m		110.0%PE26.6x

Latest News

FIX
US$703.38
Comfort Systems USA
7D
2.0%
1Y
99.0%
PWR
US$377.96
Quanta Services
7D
-0.5%
1Y
37.4%
WSC
US$24.24
WillScot Holdings
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-37.1%
IESC
US$349.31
IES Holdings
7D
2.4%
1Y
87.3%

We Think IES Holdings (NASDAQ:IESC) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Aug 27
We Think IES Holdings (NASDAQ:IESC) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
FLR
US$41.02
Fluor
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-18.1%

Urban Solutions And LNG Canada Will Shape Outlook Amid Risks

Analysts remain divided on Fluor’s valuation: while some see further upside from its NuScale Power stake and supportive macro trends, others believe the benefits are fully priced in following a sharp share rally, resulting in the consensus analyst price target holding steady at $49.89. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see continued upside from Fluor’s valuation linked to its NuScale Power (SMR) stake, with upgraded price targets reflecting revised assessments after deeper analysis of this asset.
PRIM
US$118.55
Primoris Services
7D
3.6%
1Y
110.0%

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE:PRIM) With Shares Advancing 26%

Aug 27
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE:PRIM) With Shares Advancing 26%
MTZ
US$181.69
MasTec
7D
2.7%
1Y
60.6%

Market Participants Recognise MasTec, Inc.'s (NYSE:MTZ) Revenues

Aug 26
Market Participants Recognise MasTec, Inc.'s (NYSE:MTZ) Revenues
DY
US$252.47
Dycom Industries
7D
-1.9%
1Y
43.5%

Expanding AI Workloads And Broadband Stimulus Will Fuel Enduring Connectivity

Despite a moderation in Dycom Industries’ forecast revenue growth, analysts have raised their price target due to improving net profit margins, lifting the consensus fair value from $283.00 to $297.89. What's in the News Provided Q3 earnings guidance: contract revenues of $1.38–$1.43 billion and diluted EPS of $3.03–$3.36.
ECG
US$78.44
Everus Construction Group
7D
3.1%
1Y
n/a
LMB
US$114.56
Limbach Holdings
7D
-4.2%
1Y
77.3%
ROAD
US$119.90
Construction Partners
7D
-0.6%
1Y
81.7%
GVA
US$107.75
Granite Construction
7D
-3.0%
1Y
43.4%

Federal Funding And Sunbelt Expansion Will Fuel Infrastructure Transformation

The upward revision in Granite Construction’s fair value reflects stronger consensus revenue growth forecasts, partly offset by a modest decline in net profit margin, resulting in the analyst price target increasing from $110.33 to $116.00. What's in the News Granite Construction updated its 2025 earnings guidance, projecting revenue between $4.35–$4.55 billion, including approximately $150 million from new acquisitions.
CTRI
US$21.24
Centuri Holdings
7D
4.9%
1Y
24.2%
ACM
US$124.89
AECOM
7D
1.6%
1Y
24.7%

Government Infrastructure Spending And AI Will Shape Future Markets

With consensus forecasts for revenue growth and net profit margin remaining stable, analysts have kept AECOM’s fair value target unchanged at $131.09. What's in the News AECOM revised its 2025 GAAP EPS guidance to $5.08–$5.18, expecting GAAP net income of $750–$753 million and attributable net income of $675–$688 million.
EME
US$620.00
EMCOR Group
7D
1.6%
1Y
57.7%

Earnings Beat: EMCOR Group, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Aug 02
Earnings Beat: EMCOR Group, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
VMI
US$367.12
Valmont Industries
7D
-2.2%
1Y
28.5%