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Mistras Group Inc(MG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
REGULAR BUY
BUY for 53 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+3.6% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$20.15
11/02/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MG

11/02/2026: MG (5-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 53 days. Simulated Profits (3.60%). Updated daily EoD!

Mistras Group Inc is a specialized provider of technology-enabled asset protection and inspection services for critical industrial infrastructure. The company benefits from a strong foundation in proprietary acoustic emission technology and a broad service footprint across energy and industrial sectors. Its primary growth opportunity lies in digitizing its diagnostics to shift toward higher-margin, recurring maintenance solutions. However, the company faces risks from its cyclical end-markets and intense pricing pressure from competitors in the fragmented testing industry. Mistras may suit investors comfortable with industrial cyclicality and the risks associated with operational restructuring, as the company works to improve margins and simplify its business focus.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company operates in a mature industry with moderate growth tied to industrial cycles rather than hyper-growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the consistent upward momentum and high volume required for classic momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may find interest if the stock trades at a discount to book value, though earnings volatility poses risks.
Dividend investorWeak fitMistras does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitCyclical industrial exposure and operational leverage lead to stock price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is sensitive to industrial economic data and sector-specific spending cycles.
Valuation riskMediumValuation fluctuates based on perceived earnings power and success of cost-cutting initiatives.
Competition risk (traditional industrial NDT)Medium / highFragmented markets mean constant pressure from smaller, lower-cost service providers.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is essential, the service-heavy business model requires constant labor management.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide a yield, offering no income protection.
Execution riskMedium / highIntegrating acquisitions and managing large field service forces is inherently complex.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 98.85%
Avg. Invested days 51
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MG has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-11.2%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 1.1%), slightly negative revenue growth (-0.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MG's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (1.1% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
MG's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -0.8% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-11.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-69.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 65.8% and approximately 41.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 34.37% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Mill Road Capital Management LLC 6.05%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.34%
Royce & Associates, LP 4.96%
Weber Capital Management LLC 4.27%
BlackRock Inc 3.66%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MG generates approximately $268 of gross profit, $74 of operating income, and $11 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: 24.72%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MG has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 642.12M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.28
1Y Target Price 23
Price to earnings Ratio 24.28
1Y Target Price 23
Volume (30-day avg) 375.6K shares
Beta 0.94
52 Weeks Range 9.45 - 21.92
Updated Date 11/02/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.45 - 21.92
Updated Date 11/02/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.83

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Services SegmentOn-site inspection, testing, and engineering services for critical infrastructure.The majority of revenue comes from labor-intensive, recurring inspection contracts.
Products and SystemsHardware and software for acoustic emission and structural monitoring.This higher-margin segment provides proprietary tools that anchor the company's service offerings.
Geography (North America)Primary operations and revenue source in the US and Canada.The company is heavily dependent on the health of the North American industrial and energy sector.

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 2026-11-03
When -
Estimate 0.38
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.65%
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.73%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.35%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.78%

Valuation

Trailing PE 24.28
Forward PE 15.95
Enterprise Value 831.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87
Enterprise Value 831.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.13
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.26
Shares Outstanding 31.87M
Shares Floating 13.27M
Shares Outstanding 31.87M
Shares Floating 13.27M
Percent Insiders 34.37
Percent Institutions 65.79

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)

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