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Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: GVA (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 72 days. Profits (36.72%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, frequently surpass the market, reflecting reliable and trustworthy advice.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $124
1 Year Target Price $124
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 95.75% | Avg. Invested days 66 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.78B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 32.71 | 1Y Target Price 124 |
Price to earnings Ratio 32.71 | 1Y Target Price 124 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.4 | 52 Weeks Range 68.98 - 111.43 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 68.98 - 111.43 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.47% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.34 |
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 2025-07-30 | When After Market | Estimate 1.79 | Actual 1.93 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.89% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.06% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.42% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 32.71 | Forward PE 21.1 | Enterprise Value 5157147084 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.17 |
Enterprise Value 5157147084 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.17 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.26 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.65 | Shares Outstanding 43786200 | Shares Floating 43445500 |
Shares Outstanding 43786200 | Shares Floating 43445500 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.09 | Percent Institutions 118.23 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Granite Construction Incorporated
Company Overview
History and Background
Granite Construction Incorporated was founded in 1922. It has evolved from a local construction firm to a national infrastructure solutions provider, participating in significant projects across the U.S.
Core Business Areas
- California Group: Focuses on public and private infrastructure projects within California.
- Mountain Group: Concentrates on infrastructure projects across the Western and Central United States.
- Specialty Group: Delivers specialized construction services, including tunnel and underground construction.
Leadership and Structure
Kyle Larkin serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a regional organizational structure, supported by centralized functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Heavy Civil Construction: Includes highways, bridges, dams, and airports. Granite competes with companies like Fluor and Tutor Perini. Market share data varies by region and project type, but Granite holds a significant portion in its core markets.
- Infrastructure Rehabilitation: Focuses on maintaining and upgrading existing infrastructure. Competitors include Aecom and Jacobs. Granite focuses on regional projects.
- Tunneling and Underground Construction: Includes tunneling, underground construction and complex excavation. Competitors include Barnard Construction Company and Nicholson Construction.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The construction industry is driven by infrastructure spending, economic growth, and population trends. Increased government funding and a growing demand for infrastructure improvements support industry growth.
Positioning
Granite Construction Incorporated is a leading player in the heavy civil construction market, with a strong reputation for project execution and safety. Their regional focus provides them with local expertise and competitive advantages.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The U.S. infrastructure market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Granite is positioned to capture a substantial share of this market through strategic project selection and efficient operations.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong project execution capabilities
- Established reputation and brand recognition
- Experienced management team
- Solid backlog of projects
- Geographically diversified operations
Weaknesses
- Exposure to project delays and cost overruns
- Dependence on government funding for infrastructure projects
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
- Intense competition in the construction industry
Opportunities
- Increased infrastructure spending by federal and state governments
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisition of smaller construction firms
- Adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency
- Growth in demand for sustainable infrastructure solutions
Threats
- Economic downturns and reduced government spending
- Rising material and labor costs
- Increased competition from larger construction firms
- Changes in regulatory requirements
- Unforeseen project risks and liabilities
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FLR
- TPC
- ACM
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Competitive Landscape
Granite faces competition from larger, more diversified construction firms. Granite focuses on targeted segments and geographies to maintain a competitive edge.
Major Acquisitions
Layne Christensen's Heavy Civil Division
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 55
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Granite's presence in the water and tunnel construction markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Granite has experienced moderate growth in recent years, driven by increased infrastructure spending and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts expect Granite to continue growing, supported by a robust backlog of projects and favorable industry trends. However, predictions depend on consistent execution and cost management.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on strategic acquisitions and geographic expansion.
Summary
Granite Construction is a well-established infrastructure company with regional strength. Key strengths lie in project execution and brand recognition. However, it faces risks from project delays and material costs, so it must strategically acquire smaller construction firms.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, analyst estimates, news articles. Hypothetical data used due to limitations with real-time access
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Numerical data is hypothetical, as per the constraints.
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.
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About Granite Construction Incorporated
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Watsonville, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-04-20 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Kyle T. Larkin | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Engineering & Construction | Full time employees 2300 | |
Full time employees 2300 | |||
Granite Construction Incorporated operates as an infrastructure contractor in the United States. It operates through two segments: Construction and Materials segments. The Construction segment engages in the construction and rehabilitation of roads, pavement preservation, bridges, rail lines, airports, marine ports, dams, reservoirs, aqueducts, infrastructure, and site development for use by the public and water-related construction for municipal agencies, commercial water suppliers, industrial facilities, and energy companies; and construction of various complex projects, including infrastructure and site development, mining, public safety, tunnel, solar, battery storage, and power related projects. The Materials segment is involved in the production of aggregates, asphalt concrete, liquid asphalt, and recycled materials production for internal use in construction projects and sale to third parties. It also offers site preparation, mining, and infrastructure services for railways, residential development, energy development, and commercial and industrial sites; and provides construction management professional services. The company serves federal agencies, state departments of transportation, local transit authorities, county and city public works departments, school districts and developers, utilities, contractors, landscapers, manufacturers of products requiring aggregate materials, retailers, homeowners, farmers, brokers, and private owners of industrial, commercial, and residential sites. Granite Construction Incorporated was incorporated in 1922 and is headquartered in Watsonville, California.
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