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Mistras Group Inc (MG)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: MG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $14
1 Year Target Price $14
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.11% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 255.34M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.34 | 1Y Target Price 14 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.34 | 1Y Target Price 14 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.38 | 52 Weeks Range 7.06 - 12.44 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.06 - 12.44 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.47 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.09% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.66% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.34 | Forward PE 12.17 | Enterprise Value 441661984 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.36 |
Enterprise Value 441661984 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.36 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.62 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.58 | Shares Outstanding 31329800 | Shares Floating 16596969 |
Shares Outstanding 31329800 | Shares Floating 16596969 | ||
Percent Insiders 42.56 | Percent Institutions 52.48 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Mistras Group Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Mistras Group Inc. was founded in 1978 as Physical Acoustics Corporation. It initially focused on acoustic emission testing. Over time, it expanded through acquisitions and organic growth to offer a broader range of nondestructive testing (NDT) and asset protection solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Services: Provides NDT, inspection, and maintenance services to various industries, including oil and gas, aerospace, and infrastructure.
- Products: Offers equipment and software for NDT and condition monitoring, including ultrasonic testing equipment, acoustic emission sensors, and data analysis software.
- International: Provides services to customers worldwide.
Leadership and Structure
Dennis M. Bertolotti is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various operational and functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Acoustic Emission (AE) Testing: Uses sensors to detect and analyze acoustic waves emitted by materials under stress, providing early warning of potential failures. Competitors: Vallen Systeme GmbH, DEKRA. Market Share: AE is a niche market segment, Mistras is a significant player, however, verifiable market share figures for just AE are not easily and readily available.
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT): Employs high-frequency sound waves to detect internal flaws and measure material thickness. Competitors: Olympus, GE Inspection Technologies. Market Share: UT is a fragmented market with several large players; it is difficult to obtain Mistras' exact market share. Approximate revenue from UT around 20% of total revenue.
- Remote Visual Inspection (RVI): Uses cameras and other visual technologies to inspect areas that are difficult or dangerous to access. Competitors: Baker Hughes, Waygate Technologies. The RVI market is rapidly growing.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The NDT market is driven by increasing regulatory requirements, aging infrastructure, and the need for predictive maintenance. The industry is competitive, with numerous global and regional players.
Positioning
Mistras Group Inc. positions itself as a comprehensive solutions provider for asset protection and NDT services. It competes on its breadth of offerings and technical expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global NDT market is expected to reach over $25 billion by 2028. Mistras Group Inc. is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM by offering a range of inspection services and products.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Comprehensive service offerings
- Experienced technical staff
- Global presence
- Strong relationships with key clients
- Proprietary technology
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Dependence on cyclical industries
- Integration challenges from acquisitions
- Fluctuations in service demand
Opportunities
- Growing demand for NDT in emerging markets
- Increasing adoption of digital NDT technologies
- Expansion into new industries and applications
- Strategic acquisitions to expand service offerings
Threats
- Economic downturns affecting industrial activity
- Intense competition in the NDT market
- Technological advancements rendering existing services obsolete
- Changes in regulatory requirements
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- OLYMPUS CORP (OCPNY)
- ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC (ROP)
- BAKER HUGHES CO (BKR)
Competitive Landscape
Mistras Group Inc. competes against larger, more diversified companies, requiring it to innovate and specialize in areas like specialized NDT services.
Major Acquisitions
Quality Services Laboratories, Inc.
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 16.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded service offerings in the refining and petrochemical markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been achieved through acquisitions and organic expansion. However, maintaining profitability needs to be constant.
Future Projections: Analyst expectations vary, depending on market performance. Focus on strategic initiatives driving organic growth for better shareholder returns.
Recent Initiatives: Efforts to expand service offerings are underway, as well as technological advancements.
Summary
Mistras Group Inc. operates in a growing NDT market. Its strengths lie in its comprehensive offerings, though high debt is a concern. Capturing future opportunities through innovative digital NDT technologies is crucial. Maintaining a strong revenue stream is essential for improving shareholder returns.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Data is based on publicly available information and may be subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Mistras Group Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters 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 asset protection solutions in the United States, other Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. The company offers non-destructive testing services; inline inspection for pipelines; and plant condition management software. 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, and benchmarking/key performance indicator development and technical training. In addition, the company offers certified divers for subsea inspection and maintenance; unmanned aerial, land-based, and subsea systems for inspection applications; online condition-monitoring solutions; quality assurance and quality control solutions for new and existing metal and alloy components, materials, and composites. Further, it provides inspection, maintenance, and monitoring and data services. Additionally, the company designs, manufactures, and sells acoustic emission sensors, instruments, and turnkey systems for monitoring and testing materials, pressure components, processes, and structures; and ultrasonic testing equipment. It serves oil and gas, aerospace and defense, fossil and nuclear power, power generation and transmission, civil infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial, public infrastructure, petrochemical, transportation, and other process industries, as well as infrastructure, research, and engineering industries. Mistras Group, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.
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