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Construction Partners Inc(ROAD)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$85.3
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ROAD

11/09/2026: ROAD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Construction Partners Inc is a civil infrastructure construction company that specializes in road, highway, and site paving in the Southeastern United States. The company is known for a vertically integrated business model that includes the internal production of hot-mix asphalt and aggregates, which helps maintain control over project costs. Its main growth opportunity lies in leveraging long-term federal infrastructure funding and continuing its proven strategy of acquiring smaller regional players. However, risks include sensitivity to government spending, potential raw material cost volatility, and labor market shortages. The company is best suited for growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to the U.S. infrastructure construction cycle, while developments in federal spending and acquisition integration should be closely monitored.

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 investorStrong fitThe company's proven buy-and-build strategy supports consistent long-term revenue growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on the current infrastructure spending cycle and positive news flow regarding new acquisitions.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock often trades at a premium due to its growth profile rather than traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend as it prioritizes capital reinvestment for growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock carries volatility typical of the construction and industrial sectors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highConstruction stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes and economic cycles.
Valuation riskMediumHigh growth expectations can lead to sensitivity during earnings reports.
Competition risk (Infrastructure construction)MediumThe sector faces intense bidding pressure on large public contracts.
Business qualityMedium / highStrong vertical integration provides competitive advantages but requires heavy capital maintenance.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income generation from this holding.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating small acquisitions is critical to the long-term thesis.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 80.34%
Avg. Invested days 51
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ROAD has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+47.6%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 5.5%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 3.6%), modest insider ownership of 1.29%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ROAD's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (5.5% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is ROAD's strongest growth driver at +54.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Earnings growth (+47.6%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+26.6%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 108.9% and approximately 97.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.29% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 12.59%
BlackRock Inc 6.83%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.53%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.46%
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 2.69%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ROAD generates approximately $156 of gross profit, $85 of operating income, and $55 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with solid cash conversion and moderate capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.34%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ROAD has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.84B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 33.45
1Y Target Price 123.71
Price to earnings Ratio 33.45
1Y Target Price 123.71
Volume (30-day avg) 739.0K shares
Beta 0.93
52 Weeks Range 74.51 - 151.00
Updated Date 11/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 74.51 - 151.00
Updated Date 11/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.55

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Construction ServicesRoad, highway, and site paving and construction services for public and private clients.The company gets paid directly to complete the physical work of building roads and infrastructure.
Materials ProductionHot-mix asphalt production and sale of construction aggregates.Selling the raw materials for road building provides a reliable, steady stream of revenue alongside construction projects.

Valuation

Trailing PE 33.45
Forward PE 20.2
Enterprise Value 6.18B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.39
Enterprise Value 6.18B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.39
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.78
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.05
Shares Outstanding 48.21M
Shares Floating 47.17M
Shares Outstanding 48.21M
Shares Floating 47.17M
Percent Insiders 1.29
Percent Institutions 108.89

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)

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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