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Limbach Holdings Inc(LMB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$47.88
10/14/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LMB

10/14/2026: LMB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Limbach Holdings Inc is a specialized provider of mechanical and electrical facility services that has successfully transitioned from a traditional construction company toward a higher-margin service business. Its primary strength lies in its 'Owner Direct' segment, which provides recurring maintenance and optimization services to institutional and industrial clients. The main growth opportunity is in capturing demand for high-end facility retrofits and data center infrastructure. Risks include reliance on skilled labor, intense competition from larger contractors, and sensitivity to commercial building cycles. The stock may best suit investors looking for exposure to facility services and infrastructure efficiency, provided they monitor the company's ability to maintain margin growth.

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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 shifting its mix toward higher-margin service revenue which creates a pathway for sustainable earnings growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum can be volatile in the construction sector; investor interest is conditional on sustained service revenue expansion.
Value investorStrong fitLimbach's focus on operational efficiency and high-margin segments often presents attractive valuation metrics relative to its long-term potential.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and is currently in a growth and reinvestment phase.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile service revenue is stable, the company still retains exposure to the cyclicality of commercial construction markets.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock can experience sharp swings based on quarterly performance in the construction segment.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors should monitor if the premium for 'service-based' revenue becomes stretched relative to construction peers.
Competition risk (mechanical services)HighLimbach faces stiff competition from much larger, well-capitalized firms that can underprice contracts.
Business qualityMedium / highThe transition to service revenue is improving business quality, but the legacy construction business remains a factor.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome-focused investors will not find dividend yield here.
Execution riskMediumThe strategy relies on successful integration of acquisitions and maintaining service quality across all regions.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 63.99%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LMB receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LMB has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+57.5%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.5%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 7.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LMB's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (6.5% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is LMB's strongest growth driver at +57.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+24.7%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+43.2%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 82.6% and approximately 94.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.97% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.21%
Thrivent Financial For Lutherans 7.25%
FMR Inc 6.17%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.04%
Royce & Associates, LP 3.73%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LMB generates approximately $262 of gross profit, $76 of operating income, and $65 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and moderate cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.67%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LMB has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 611.39M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.43
1Y Target Price 75
Price to earnings Ratio 20.43
1Y Target Price 75
Volume (30-day avg) 334.3K shares
Beta 1.32
52 Weeks Range 40.74 - 114.95
Updated Date 10/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 40.74 - 114.95
Updated Date 10/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.51

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Owner Direct ServicesMaintenance, energy optimization, and retrofits for existing building owners.This is the company's preferred, higher-margin recurring revenue engine.
Construction ServicesMechanical and electrical design-build for new construction.Traditional project-based work that is lower margin but creates leads for service contracts.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 20.43
Forward PE 12.72
Enterprise Value 652.26M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.89
Enterprise Value 652.26M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.89
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.95
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.95
Shares Outstanding 11.92M
Shares Floating 11.27M
Shares Outstanding 11.92M
Shares Floating 11.27M
Percent Insiders 6.97
Percent Institutions 82.56

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)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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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)

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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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