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Graham Corporation (GHM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/01/2025: GHM (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $57.25
1 Year Target Price $57.25
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 56.03% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 542.06M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 44.6 | 1Y Target Price 57.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 44.6 | 1Y Target Price 57.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 0.83 | 52 Weeks Range 24.78 - 52.00 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 24.78 - 52.00 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.11 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-09 | When - | Estimate 0.22 | Actual 0.43 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.83% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.86% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 44.6 | Forward PE 109.89 | Enterprise Value 538939762 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.58 |
Enterprise Value 538939762 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.57 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.51 | Shares Outstanding 10948400 | Shares Floating 10243911 |
Shares Outstanding 10948400 | Shares Floating 10243911 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.41 | Percent Institutions 79.19 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 57.25 | Buy - | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Graham Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Graham Corporation was founded in 1936. It has evolved from a local machine shop to a global provider of engineered systems for the energy, defense, and chemical/petrochemical industries.
Core Business Areas
- Equipment: Designs and manufactures custom-engineered ejectors, pumps, and heat transfer equipment used in various industrial applications.
- Aftermarket: Provides repair, refurbishment, and replacement parts for its equipment, as well as field services.
Leadership and Structure
James J. Lines is the current President and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Ejector Systems: Graham's ejector systems are used to create vacuums in process industries. Limited publicly available market share data. Competitors include Nash, GEA Group, and Croll Reynolds.
- Heat Exchangers: Graham manufactures custom-engineered heat exchangers for various applications. Competitors include Alfa Laval, Kelvion, and API Heat Transfer. Limited publicly available market share data
- Vacuum Systems: Graham manufactures custom-engineered vacuum systems for various applications. Competitors include Edwards Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions. Limited publicly available market share data.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries Graham serves (energy, defense, chemical/petrochemical) are cyclical and capital-intensive. Demand is driven by investment in new projects and maintenance of existing facilities.
Positioning
Graham positions itself as a provider of highly engineered, custom solutions for demanding applications. Its competitive advantage lies in its engineering expertise and long-standing relationships with key customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimated to be billions of dollars across its target industries. Graham aims to capture a portion through custom engineering and aftermarket services.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Engineering expertise
- Custom-engineered solutions
- Long-standing customer relationships
- Strong aftermarket service business
Weaknesses
- Smaller size compared to major competitors
- Dependence on cyclical industries
- Project-based revenue can lead to volatility
- Thin profit margins
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Increasing demand for energy-efficient technologies
- Expansion of aftermarket services
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Competition from larger players
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Alfa Laval (ALFA.ST)
- GEA Group (G1A.DE)
- Flowserve (FLS)
Competitive Landscape
Graham competes with larger, more diversified companies. Its advantage lies in its niche expertise and custom engineering capabilities. Disadvantages are its size and limited financial resources.
Major Acquisitions
Energy Steel & Supply Co.
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 18
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Graham's presence in the nuclear power industry.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been cyclical, reflecting the performance of its end markets.
Future Projections: Future projections depend on factors like energy demand, infrastructure spending, and global economic conditions. Analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include cost reduction programs and efforts to expand into new markets.
Summary
Graham Corporation is a niche player in the engineered systems market, serving cyclical industries. Its strengths lie in its engineering expertise and customer relationships. The company faces challenges from larger competitors and fluctuating market conditions and thin margins. They need to focus on diversification and aftermarket services. Recent acquisitions might help Graham grow their market share.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company reports, financial news sources, industry analysis reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Graham Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Batavia, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-03-17 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Matthew J. Malone | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 636 | Website https://grahamcorp.com |
Full time employees 636 | Website https://grahamcorp.com | ||
Graham Corporation designs and manufactures fluid, power, heat transfer, and vacuum technologies for chemical and petrochemical processing, defense, space, petroleum refining, cryogenic, and energy industries. The company offers power plant systems, such as ejectors and surface condensers; torpedo ejection, propulsion, and power systems, including turbines, alternators, regulators, pumps, and blowers; and thermal management systems comprising pumps, blowers, and drive electronics for the defense sector. It also provides heat transfer and vacuum systems, including ejectors, process and surface condensers, liquid ring pumps, heat exchangers, and nozzles; power generation systems, such as turbines, generators, compressors, and pumps; and thermal management systems comprising pumps, blowers, and electronics for the energy sector. In addition, the company offers rocket propulsion systems consisting of turbopumps, fuel, cryogenic, and nuclear propellant pumps; cooling systems, which include pumps, compressors, fans, and blowers; and life support systems that comprise fans, pumps, and blowers for the space industry. Further, Graham Corporation sells and services spare parts for its equipment. It operates in the United States, Asia, Canada, the Middle East, South America, and internationally. Graham Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Batavia, New York.
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