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Everus Construction Group, Inc. ECG

Operative Builders · SIC 1531 · Vertical: Operative Builders (SIC 1531)

79.71USD−29.29% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Everus Construction Group (ECG) is a US specialty construction contractor active in Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) and Transmission & Distribution (T&D). The company reported strong growth in the second quarter of 2026, with revenues of $1.23 billion and a backlog of $4.55 billion, which keeps investors closely watching its trajectory.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG) stock was 79.71 USD (−29.29% on the day), with market capitalisation 4.1 bn USD, P/E 16.0 on diluted EPS of 4.97 USD over the last 12 months, beta 1.88, 52-week range 79.71–169.16 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 1.2 bn USD (+33.7% YoY), net income of 83.9 m USD (+58.8% YoY), diluted EPS 1.64 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
4.1 bn USD
shares as of 03 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
16.0
Diluted EPS TTM 4.97 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
6.24%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.88
Volatility (1y) 72%
52-week range
79.71169.16

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
30.4
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
87.05 – 127.17
below the lower band · %B -0.18 · band width 37.5%
SMA 50 / 200
113.49 / 125.87
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-5.42 / -4.42
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−36.8%−1.1%−35.7 pp—
3 months−43.4%−0.5%−42.9 pp—
6 months−52.9%+4.4%−57.3 pp—
Year to date−6.8%+12.3%−19.2 pp—
1 year−8.0%+13.5%−21.5 pp−9.2%
3 yearsunavailable+76.4%unavailable+13.0%
5 yearsunavailable+63.7%unavailable—
Max drawdown (1y)
−52.9%
06 May 2026 → 04 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−56.2%
24 Jan 2025 → 04 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
unavailable
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
1.2 bn USD
+33.7% YoY
Net income
83.9 m USD
+58.8% YoY
Diluted EPS
1.64
+59.2% YoY
net / operating
6.8% / 9.1%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue761.0 m759.6 m826.6 m921.5 m986.8 m1.0 bn1.0 bn1.2 bn
Cost of revenue671.1 m673.4 m734.1 m801.6 m862.6 m894.0 m906.2 m1.0 bn
Gross profit89.9 m86.3 m92.5 m119.9 m124.2 m117.5 m130.7 m182.9 m
SG&A36.2 m40.3 m41.5 m47.4 m51.8 m48.6 m53.0 m71.2 m
Operating income53.7 m46.0 m51.0 m72.5 m72.4 m68.9 m77.7 m111.8 m
Interest expense2.9 m5.2 m5.6 m5.4 m5.4 m5.0 m4.6 m4.6 m
Pre-tax income51.9 m42.0 m46.9 m69.6 m72.1 m69.3 m75.9 m110.0 m
Income tax14.0 m11.9 m13.6 m19.4 m20.6 m18.7 m20.3 m29.4 m
Net income41.8 m34.5 m36.7 m52.8 m57.0 m55.3 m58.3 m83.9 m
Diluted EPS0.820.67 ≈0.721.031.111.08 ≈1.141.64
Operating cash flow78.9 m ≈80.7 m7.1 m25.3 m ≈76.2 m ≈48.2 m143.7 m53.1 m ≈
Capex18.0 m ≈13.8 m18.5 m13.1 m ≈10.5 m ≈24.7 m15.5 m20.1 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 14 percentile of its own 7-quarter history (min 12.5, median 23.5, max 33.4; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2022202320242025
Revenue2.7 bn2.9 bn2.8 bn3.7 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+5.7%−0.2%+31.5%
Net income124.8 m137.2 m143.4 m201.8 m
Net income YoYunavailable+10.0%+4.5%+40.7%
Diluted EPS2.452.692.813.95
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable+9.8%+4.5%+40.6%
net %4.6%4.8%5.0%5.4%
Free cash flow-61.3 m135.7 m115.1 m90.0 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
170.5 m USD
Financial debt
281.5 m USD
Net debt
111.0 m USD
Equity
629.8 m USD
Total assets
1.7 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.45x
Current ratio
1.76x
ROE
38.3%
ROA
13.4%
FCF margin
2.4%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
2.9 bn
2024
2.8 bn
2025
3.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
2.5 bn
2024
2.5 bn
2025
3.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
321.9 m
2024
339.5 m
2025
454.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

SG&A
2023
131.4 m
2024
149.5 m
2025
189.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
190.5 m
2024
189.9 m
2025
264.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
17.0 m
2024
14.0 m
2025
21.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
177.6 m
2024
180.8 m
2025
257.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
45.3 m
2024
49.5 m
2025
72.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
137.2 m
2024
143.4 m
2025
201.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.69
2024
2.81
2025
3.95

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
51.0 m
2024
51.1 m
2025
51.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
1.6 m
2024
86.0 m
2025
170.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Inventories
2023
42.7 m
2024
43.8 m
2025
45.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Current assets
2023
729.3 m
2024
917.2 m
2025
1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
116.0 m
2024
134.4 m
2025
168.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
143.2 m
2024
143.2 m
2025
143.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
2.0 m
2024
116.0 k
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 05 Aug 2026verified

Total assets
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.3 bn
2025
1.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
116.6 m
2024
138.1 m
2025
226.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
0
2024
15.0 m
2025
15.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
168.5 m
2024
280.6 m
2025
266.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
394.1 m
2024
513.4 m
2025
736.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
603.6 m
2024
865.9 m
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
448.9 m †
2024
422.6 m †
2025
629.8 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
171.3 m
2024
163.4 m
2025
156.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
35.6 m
2024
48.3 m
2025
66.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
135.7 m ≈
2024
115.1 m ≈
2025
90.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-20.0 m
2024
-37.1 m
2025
-56.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-151.9 m
2024
-41.9 m
2025
-15.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
31.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
11.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
39.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
40.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
17.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
40.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
17.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
-21.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
13.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
7.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
6.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
5.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
39.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
14.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
30.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
29.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
97.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
16.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
321.2 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
70.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
250.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
98.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
5 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
23 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
4.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
4.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
16.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
16.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
6.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
5.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
1.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
12.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/Sales
1.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/FCF
16.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
FCF yield
6.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

Risk

Altman Z
5.25
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 81 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

79.71 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 4.1 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
4.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
16.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
5.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
39.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
6.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
31.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

29/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 03 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 05 Aug 2026
verified 438derived 39

Score by group

  • Balance sheet86
  • Growth98
  • Valuation56
  • Quality88

Estimated value range

Low
73.34
USD per share
Mid
86.24
USD per share
High
103.42
USD per share
Price: 79.71 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 8.2% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 7.6% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 66.06 – 126.50 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)80.61 – 126.50 (Mid 98.28)
    WACC 9.0% · starting FCFF 264.7 m USD · terminal value share of EV 74%
    The WACC × g sensitivity gives the method's bounds; these are not probabilities.
    Reverse DCF: starting growth implied by the price (fading linearly to terminal growth, everything else fixed): 2.4%
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E66.06 – 80.34 (Mid 74.19)
    12 companies used · median multiple 14.9x · quartiles 13.3x – 16.2x
    CCS, DFH, DHI, GRBK, KBH, LGIH, MHO, MTH, NVR, PHM, SDHC, TOL
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Operative Builders (SIC 1531)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 81/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality30.3%100 (on a fixed band)15%
Net margin · Quality6.0%60 (vs peers)9%
FCF conversion · Quality98.4%98 (on a fixed band)9%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth11.5%96 (on a fixed band)12%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth17.3%100 (on a fixed band)12%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet16.8x100 (on a fixed band)9%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.6x66 (on a fixed band)6%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation16.0x38 (vs peers)15%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation6.2%77 (on a fixed band)12%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet86/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth98/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality88/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation56/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 3.7 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 31.5%; net margin 6.0%; ROE 39.5%.

The estimated value range is 73.34–103.42 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 86.24 USD, the price of 79.71 USD leaves a potential of 8.2% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 7.6% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 81/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: returns. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROIC: 30.3%
  • FCF conversion: 98.4%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 11.5%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: 17.3%
  • Interest coverage: 16.8x
  • FCF yield: 6.2%

What contradicts it

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Operative Builders (SIC 1531) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 16 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
16.0x
vertical median 14.9x
above median (+7.4%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
1.0x
vertical median 0.8x
above median (+16.2%)
P/B
5.3x
vertical median 1.0x
above median (+427.0%)
ROE
39.5%
vertical median 8.1%
above median (+386.5%)
Net margin
6.0%
vertical median 4.2%
above median (+43.6%)
EBIT margin
7.8%
vertical median 6.1%
above median (+27.4%)
Revenue YoY
31.5%
vertical median -1.9%
above median
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.5%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
DHID.R. Horton, Inc.43.9 bn14.912.8%9.2%−6.9%−1% / +23%
PHMPultegroup, Inc.25.0 bn14.513.9%11.2%−3.5%+7% / +54%
NVRNVR, Inc.16.9 bn17.628.3%11.2%−1.9%−15% / +4%
TOLToll Brothers, Inc.14.6 bn12.714.4%11.1%+1.1%+13% / +85%
MTHMeritage Homes Corporation4.7 bn16.55.8%—unavailable+0% / +4%
ECGEverus Construction Group, Inc.4.1 bn16.039.5%6.0%+31.5%−8% / unavailable
MHOM/i Homes, Inc.3.5 bn13.18.7%6.6%−1.9%+0% / +31%
KBHKb Home3.2 bn14.95.9%4.4%−10.0%−17% / +2%
GRBKGreen Brick Partners, Inc.2.8 bn10.714.3%14.2%−1.0%−2% / +40%
CCSCentury Communities, Inc.1.6 bn15.24.2%2.9%−6.4%−12% / −21%
LGIHLgi Homes, Inc.1.1 bn16.03.4%4.2%−22.6%−6% / −59%
BZHBeazer Homes USA Inc893.2 m—-0.7%-0.4%+1.8%+49% / +38%
HOVHovnanian Enterprises Inc79.6 m81.22.2%0.6%−0.9%−16% / +22%
DFHDream Finders Homes, Inc.—13.37.6%2.6%−2.9%−35% / −47%
SDHCSmith Douglas Homes Corp.—18.06.0%0.5%−0.4%−50% / unavailable
LGPSLogprostyle Inc.——19.7%3.4%+7.6%−43% / unavailable
LRELead Real Estate Co., Ltd——12.2%3.5%−3.5%−14% / −84%

1- and 3-year price returns: for ECG from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
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Base
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Bull
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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
50.58
Total return -37% · Per year -37%
89.15
Total return 12% · Per year 12%
133.89
Total return 68% · Per year 68%
3 years
56.29
Total return -29% · Per year -11%
110.92
Total return 39% · Per year 12%
181.86
Total return 128% · Per year 32%
5 years
62.64
Total return -21% · Per year -5%
138.01
Total return 73% · Per year 12%
247.03
Total return 210% · Per year 25%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 27.73
  • Net margin± 19.41
  • Annual revenue growth± 14.93
  • Annual dilution± 1.63

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

In brief

Everus Construction Group (ECG) is a US specialty construction contractor active in Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) and Transmission & Distribution (T&D). The company reported strong growth in the second quarter of 2026, with revenues of $1.23 billion 3 and a backlog of $4.55 billion 3, which keeps investors closely watching its trajectory.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company has a strong national position, with local operating companies and a high share of repeat customers.
  • The backlog grew strongly in 2026, providing visibility into future activity.
  • The balance sheet is solid, with low net leverage and available credit lines for organic growth and acquisitions.

Weaknesses

  • Revenues depend on a small number of large customers, and a single customer represents a significant share of the total.
  • A significant portion of contracts are fixed-price, exposing the company to cost overruns.
  • Activity is concentrated in data center projects, increasing vulnerability to changes in that sector.

Opportunities

  • Integrating the SE&M and Epsilon Industries acquisitions could expand geographic reach and prefabrication capacity.
  • Utility investment in grid and renewable energy could sustain demand in the T&D segment.
  • Demand in hospitality, health care and industrial manufacturing could open new contracts.

Threats

  • Intense competition can lower prices and margins, and losing bids could slow growth.
  • Rising insurance premiums and material costs could reduce project profitability.
  • Supply chain delays and tariff risks could affect project schedules.

Risks

  • Dependence on large customershigh

    A small number of customers account for a significant share of revenues, and a reduction in business with one of them could affect results 1.

  • Fixed-price contractshigh

    Actual project costs can exceed initial estimates, which could reduce profit or produce losses on certain contracts 1.

  • Exposure to data centersmedium

    Revenues are concentrated in data center projects, and a lack of sustained demand for this work could have a material impact 12.

  • Insurance and materials costsmedium

    Higher insurance premiums and material prices may be hard to pass on to customers, especially on long projects 1.

  • Acquisition integration risklow

    Integrating SE&M and Epsilon Industries involves costs and execution risks, and the expected benefits could be delayed 23.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Strong organic growth and a record backlog could support higher revenues and margins in the coming years.
  • Recent and planned acquisitions could extend the company geographically and into higher value-added segments.
  • Low leverage gives financial flexibility if demand remains high.

What would break the thesis

  • If demand for data center projects declines, revenue growth could slow given the concentration of activity.
  • Cost pressure and the risk of overruns on fixed-price contracts could compress margins.
  • If acquisition integration is delayed, the financial benefits announced could fall short of expectations.

What to watch

  • Delivery against 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance2026
  • Closing of the Epsilon Industries acquisition and its effectsnext 10-K
  • Evolution of the backlog, especially in the E&M segmentQ3 2026
  • Gross margin and labor costs following the SE&M acquisitionQ3 2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

The business

Everus Construction Group, Inc. is a construction solutions provider headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota, offering specialty contracting services across most of the United States 1. The company operates through 15 wholly owned operating companies that go to market under 19 local brands 1. It became independent from MDU Resources on October 31, 2024, and is listed on the NYSE under the ticker ECG 1. In 2025 it served approximately 4,000 customers and had approximately 9,400 employees as of December 31, 2025 1.

Segments

Transmission & Distribution (T&D)

The T&D segment generated approximately 23% of total contract revenues in 2025, with a segment operating income margin of 10.6% 1. It serves mainly electric and natural gas utilities in the Midwest and West, with demand tied to grid modernization and hardening 1. In the second quarter of 2026, T&D revenues rose 7.1% to $227.5 million 3.

Market context

The US construction services industry is highly fragmented, with thousands of providers ranging from small private firms to nationwide public companies 1. Demand depends on public infrastructure spending, data center capacity, general economic conditions and interest rates 1. The company stated that demand for data center projects remains strong, but it cannot guarantee that this will continue 2.

Trends

  • Data center and advanced technology demandmixed

    Growth in data center capacity and power loads creates large opportunities, but it also concentrates revenues in one type of project 1. If demand in this segment declines, results could be significantly affected 1.

  • Utility infrastructure investmenttailwind

    Utilities are investing in grid modernization, more resilient systems and the integration of renewable sources, which supports demand for the T&D segment 1.

  • Rising insurance and materials costsheadwind

    Insurance premiums have risen, particularly due to wildfire risk, and material prices and tariffs can compress margins on fixed-price contracts 12.

  • Acquisitions and geographic expansiontailwind

    The SE&M acquisition, completed in April 2026, expands the footprint in the Southeast, and the agreement for Epsilon Industries could add off-site modular and prefabrication capabilities 23.

Competitive position

The company operates in a highly competitive market, competing with regional, national and international firms, some of which have greater financial resources 1. Customers select contractors based on qualifications, safety record, reputation, price and reliability, and competitive pressure can lower prices and margins 1. Smaller and more specialized firms can concentrate resources in particular niches 1.

  • Regional, national and international specialty construction firms

    The sources describe larger competitors with greater financial resources, alongside smaller firms specialized in niches, without naming individual entities.

  • Smaller local contracting firms

    The sources note competition from smaller firms concentrated geographically or in specific expertise, which can be more aggressive on price for smaller projects.

  • Regional utility service providers

    The sources indicate that the number of competitors and their pricing practices affect results in each individual market.

  • New market entrants

    The sources signal that new entrants into a market can affect pricing and the ability to win bids.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 05 Sept 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 03 Nov 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

  • Current report03 Nov 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report08 Sept 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation
  • Current report02 Sept 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report05 Aug 2026
  • Current report04 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report31 Jul 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure
  • Current report14 May 2026
    Shareholder vote · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report06 May 2026
  • Current report05 May 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report02 Apr 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Everus Construction Group, Inc. · 25 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Everus Construction Group, Inc. · 05 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Everus Construction Group, Inc. · 04 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.