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Gulf Island Fabrication Inc (GIFI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/29/2025: GIFI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $8
1 Year Target Price $8
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 61.12% | Avg. Invested days 59 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/29/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 108.88M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.27 | 1Y Target Price 8 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.27 | 1Y Target Price 8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.24 | 52 Weeks Range 5.12 - 7.59 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.12 - 7.59 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.6 |
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 2025-08-06 | When - | Estimate 0.05 | Actual -0.04 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.45% | Operating Margin (TTM) -3.14% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.15% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.27 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 66885149 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71 |
Enterprise Value 66885149 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.58 | Shares Outstanding 16034800 | Shares Floating 14470266 |
Shares Outstanding 16034800 | Shares Floating 14470266 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.87 | Percent Institutions 65.7 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Gulf Island Fabrication Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. was founded in 1985. It initially focused on fabricating steel structures for the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Over time, it expanded its capabilities and market reach, but faced financial challenges and restructuring.
Core Business Areas
- Marine Construction: Construction and repair of marine vessels, barges, and other marine structures.
- Offshore Platforms: Fabrication and installation of offshore oil and gas platforms, jackets, and decks. Historically a core business, but now less significant.
- Renewable Energy: Focuses on fabrication and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations and substations. This has become the primary focus after restructuring.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a Board of Directors and a management team headed by the Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure is functional, with departments responsible for engineering, fabrication, project management, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Offshore Wind Foundations: Fabrication of steel foundations for offshore wind turbines. The company is focused on obtaining contracts in the growing offshore wind energy market. Competitors include Bladt Industries, EEW SPC, and Smulders.
- Offshore Platforms: Fabrication of offshore platforms, a mature market. Competitors include McDermott International, Saipem, and Subsea 7.
- Offshore Sub Stations: Fabrication of electrical offshore sub stations that connects the electrical grid to wind turbines.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The offshore wind industry is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing demand for renewable energy. The offshore oil and gas industry is mature and volatile. Marine construction is influenced by infrastructure spending and trade activity.
Positioning
Gulf Island is transitioning to be a key player in the offshore wind foundation market. They are focused on securing large contracts in this growing industry. Their experience in offshore fabrication gives them a competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The offshore wind market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Gulf Island is positioned to capture a portion of this market by focusing on fabrication contracts in the US.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experience in offshore fabrication
- Infrastructure for large-scale projects
- Focus on renewable energy sector
- Restructured balance sheet
Weaknesses
- History of financial losses
- Dependence on large contracts
- High debt levels
- Limited diversification
Opportunities
- Growth in offshore wind market
- Government incentives for renewable energy
- Potential for strategic partnerships
- Expansion into new geographic markets
Threats
- Competition from established players
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Delays in project approvals
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MMSI
Competitive Landscape
Gulf Island's competitive advantage lies in its offshore fabrication experience and its focus on the growing offshore wind market. However, it faces competition from larger, more established players with greater financial resources.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent due to the cyclical nature of the offshore oil and gas industry and the company's financial challenges.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the success of the company's transition to the offshore wind market and its ability to secure large fabrication contracts. Analyst estimates vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on offshore wind projects, restructuring debt, and streamlining operations.
Summary
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. is currently focused on the renewable energy sector, especially offshore wind foundation fabrication. It has successfully emerged from bankruptcy by reducing debt. However, it is a small player and faces competition from larger companies in volatile energy industry. It has limited financial flexibility, so it needs to secure contracts in the rapidly expanding offshore wind market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company Website
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
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About Gulf Island Fabrication Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters The Woodlands, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-04-03 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Richard W. Heo Ph.D. | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Metal Fabrication | Full time employees 751 | Website https://www.gulfisland.com |
Full time employees 751 | Website https://www.gulfisland.com | ||
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a fabricator of steel structures and modules in the United States. It operates through Services, Fabrication, and Shipyard divisions. The company offers maintenance, repair, construction, scaffolding, coatings, welding enclosures, cleaning and environmental, and other specialty services on offshore platforms, inland structures, and industrial facilities; hookup and civil construction services; services required to connect production equipment and service modules and equipment on offshore platforms; project management and commissioning services; and undertake municipal and drainage projects, including pump stations, levee reinforcement, bulkheads, and other public works. It also provides fabricates modules, skids and piping systems for onshore refining, petrochemical, LNG, and industrial facilities and offshore facilities; fabricates foundations, secondary steel components, and support structures for alternative energy developments and coastal mooring facilities; fabricates offshore production platforms and associated structures, including jacket foundations, piles and topsides for fixed production and utility platforms, as well as hulls and topsides for floating production and utility platforms; and fabricates other complex steel structures and components. In addition, the company fabricates newbuild marine vessels; provides marine repair and maintenance services. It serves international energy producers; refining, petrochemical, LNG, industrial, and power operators; and engineering, procurement, and construction companies. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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