Legence Corp. Class A Common stock(LGN)

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3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$27.91
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LGN

11/06/2026: LGN (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Legence Corp. is a publicly traded provider of engineering, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical building systems. Backed by Blackstone, the company has grown rapidly through a rollup strategy to address high demand for building efficiency and sustainability in tech, life sciences, and data centers. Its primary strength lies in its integrated service model, which covers the entire building lifecycle, though this rapid growth has introduced significant integration and operational risks. While the company is well-positioned to benefit from long-term infrastructure and decarbonization trends, investors should monitor its ability to achieve sustainable profitability and manage its debt. It is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is in an aggressive growth phase with high top-line expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock exhibits high volatility; momentum is conditional on continued project backlog growth.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's current valuation and focus on growth over profitability make it a poor fit for traditional value screens.
Dividend investorWeak fitLegence does not currently offer a dividend, prioritizing capital allocation toward growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and acquisition-related integration risks make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock has experienced wide price swings since its IPO.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket expectations for growth are high, creating potential for downside if targets are missed.
Competition risk (mechanical contracting)HighThe sector is highly competitive with numerous local and national players.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform model is promising, successful integration of many businesses is a significant challenge.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income is currently provided to shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highManaging a rollup strategy requires strong operational oversight and integration capabilities.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 90.73%
Avg. Invested days 65
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LGN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LGN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.6%) and solid revenue growth (+21.5%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-715.1%), weak profitability (net margin -2.3%), very low insider ownership of 0.25%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LGN's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 15.0%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is LGN's strongest growth driver at +2033.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+21.5%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-715.1%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 113.1% and approximately 74.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.25%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Blackstone Inc 25.32%
BlackRock Inc 5.88%
Jupiter Topco LLC 3.75%
Franklin Templeton Inc 3.73%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.34%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LGN generates approximately $210 of gross profit, $36 of operating income, and $86 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -40.19% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LGN has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.59B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 94.35
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 94.35
Volume (30-day avg) 1.7M shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 23.90 - 107.24
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 23.90 - 107.24
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.8

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Engineering & ConsultingDesign, energy modeling, project management.Selling expertise and strategic planning to help clients optimize their buildings.
Installation & MaintenanceHVAC and MEP fabrication, installation, and ongoing repairs.The physical work of building and fixing systems, which generates both project and recurring revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-12
When Before Market
Estimate 0.5
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -1.2%
Operating Margin (TTM) 2.75%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.34%
Return on Equity (TTM) -12.43%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 7.9
Enterprise Value 3.05B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.22
Enterprise Value 3.05B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.22
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.82
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.44
Shares Outstanding 76.90M
Shares Floating 57.33M
Shares Outstanding 76.90M
Shares Floating 57.33M
Percent Insiders 0.25
Percent Institutions 113.06

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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