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Mistras Group Inc(MG)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MG
10/02/2026: MG (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 32 days. Simulated Profits (6.17%). Updated daily EoD!
Mistras Group is an industrial services company that provides essential non-destructive testing and inspection to ensure the reliability of critical infrastructure. The company benefits from a niche competitive advantage in proprietary acoustic emission technology and deep integration within high-hazard industrial sectors. Its primary growth opportunity lies in digitizing its inspection data and expanding into emerging energy infrastructure like renewables. However, investors must consider the risks posed by cyclical demand in energy markets and intense competition in the testing service space. The stock is best suited for those comfortable with cyclical industrial volatility, as it currently pays no dividend.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers exposure to industrial growth but is constrained by the cyclicality of its primary end markets. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often lacks consistent, sustained price momentum required for momentum strategies unless a specific sector upturn occurs. |
| Value investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock may offer value for those looking for exposure to specialized industrial services at a reasonable valuation relative to asset base. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Mistras does not currently pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Exposure to industrial cycles and volatility in the energy sector makes this stock higher risk. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is susceptible to fluctuations in industrial spending and energy market sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market pricing can be sensitive to the company's ability to maintain margins in a competitive services environment. |
| Competition risk (Service providers) | High | Intense competition from large global firms and localized players puts pressure on service pricing. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business relies heavily on human capital and cyclical industrial capital expenditures. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | No dividend payments are provided, providing zero yield for investors. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successfully integrating services and technology while managing field-staff efficiency is operationally challenging. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 46.78% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 657.92M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.88 | 1Y Target Price 23 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.88 | 1Y Target Price 23 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 417.3K shares | Beta 0.92 | 52 Weeks Range 9.37 - 21.77 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 9.37 - 21.77 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.83 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Services Segment | Field inspection, NDT, and maintenance services for refineries and power plants. | Most revenue comes from providing expert on-site inspection services to keep industrial infrastructure running safely. |
| Products and Systems Segment | Manufacturing of acoustic emission sensors, monitoring software, and testing equipment. | The company sells the specialized 'tools' used for high-tech testing, which carries higher margins than service labor. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Valuation
Trailing PE 24.88 | Forward PE 16.56 | Enterprise Value 855.77M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.89 |
Enterprise Value 855.77M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.89 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.16 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.56 | Shares Outstanding 31.86M | Shares Floating 13.44M |
Shares Outstanding 31.86M | Shares Floating 13.44M | ||
Percent Insiders 47.98 | Percent Institutions 64.45 |
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Financial Metrics
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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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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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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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About Mistras Group Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Princeton Junction, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2009-10-08 | CEO, President & Director Ms. Natalia Shuman | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Security & Protection Services | Full time employees 4800 | Website https://www.mistrasgroup.com |
Full time employees 4800 | Website https://www.mistrasgroup.com | ||
Mistras Group, Inc. provides technology-enabled industrial asset integrity and laboratory testing solutions in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and South America. The company offers non-destructive testing (NDT) services; pipeline inspections; Plant Condition Management Software; maintenance planning; and specialized engineering solutions. It also provides maintenance and light mechanical services, such as corrosion removal, mitigation and prevention, insulation installation and removal, electrical services, heat tracing, industrial cleaning, pipefitting, and welding; engineering consulting services, including plant operations and management support, turnaround/shutdown planning, profit improvement, facilities planning studies, engineering design, process safety reviews, energy optimization evaluations, benchmarking/key performance indicator development, and technical training. In addition, the company offers scaffolding and rope access forb at-height and confined assets; certified divers for subsea inspection and maintenance; unmanned aerial, land-based, and subsea systems for inspection applications; portable, handheld, wireless and turnkey NDT equipment; acoustic emission products and sensors, instruments, and turnkey systems for monitoring and testing materials, pressure components, processes, and structures; and ultrasonic testing equipment. Further, it provides asset protection solutions to detect, mitigate, and prevent degradation mechanisms, such as corrosion, cracking, leaks, and manufacturing defects; inspection, maintenance, and monitoring and data services; and quality assurance and quality control solutions for new and existing metal and alloy components, materials, and composites. It serves renewable energy, alternative power generation, natural gas transportation, data centers, pipeline integrity, and additive manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.
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