olivLaw · US equity research
Limbach Holdings, Inc. LMB
Construction - Special Trade Contractors · SIC 1700 · Vertical: Construction - Special Trade Contractors (SIC 1700)
Limbach Holdings is a building systems solutions firm that designs, delivers and maintains mechanical, electrical, plumbing and controls systems for owners of mission-critical facilities such as hospitals and data centers. The company raised the share of revenue from owner direct relationships to 75.1% in 2025, and in the second quarter of 2026 revenue rose 21.9% to $173.5 million.
The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).
At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Limbach Holdings, Inc. (LMB) stock was 58.11 USD (+16.41% on the day), with market capitalisation 681.6 m USD, P/E 22.7 on diluted EPS of 2.56 USD over the last 12 months, beta 1.43, 52-week range 41.22–114.11 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 230.5 m USD (+24.9% YoY), net income of 9.5 m USD (+7.5% YoY), diluted EPS 0.79 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 68.5
- strong (55–70)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 44.69 – 54.47
- above the upper band · %B 1.37 · band width 19.7%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 49.18 / 71.20
- mixed trend
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- 0.48 / -0.19
- MACD above 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
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +16.4% | −1.1% | +17.5 pp | — |
| 3 months | +16.9% | −0.5% | +17.3 pp | — |
| 6 months | −24.5% | +4.4% | −28.9 pp | — |
| Year to date | −25.4% | +12.3% | −37.7 pp | — |
| 1 year | −36.0% | +13.5% | −49.5 pp | −55.4% |
| 3 years | +92.6% | +76.4% | +16.2 pp | −29.1% |
| 5 years | +726.6% | +63.7% | +662.9 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 143.7 m | 133.1 m | 142.2 m | 184.6 m | 186.9 m | 138.9 m | 173.5 m | 230.5 m |
| Cost of revenue | 100.1 m | 96.4 m | 102.4 m | 139.9 m | 138.8 m | 107.7 m | 136.2 m | 176.6 m |
| Gross profit | 43.6 m | 36.7 m | 39.8 m | 44.7 m | 48.1 m | 31.2 m | 37.3 m | 53.8 m |
| SG&A | 27.4 m | 26.5 m | 26.6 m | 28.3 m | 28.0 m | 28.1 m | 28.1 m | 34.6 m |
| Operating income | 13.0 m | 7.9 m | 10.6 m | 13.3 m | 17.6 m | 1.1 m | 7.3 m | 15.1 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 3.6 m | 4.1 m | 3.9 m ≈ | 5.1 m ≈ | 5.1 m | 4.4 m | 4.3 m ≈ | 6.5 m ≈ |
| Interest expense | 494.0 k | 526.0 k | 563.0 k | 1.2 m | 821.0 k | 701.0 k | 773.0 k | 1.2 m |
| Pre-tax income | 13.5 m | 8.0 m | 10.8 m | 12.6 m | 17.3 m | 723.0 k | 6.6 m | 13.8 m |
| Income tax | 3.6 m | -2.2 m | 3.0 m | 3.8 m | 5.0 m | -3.7 m | 1.8 m | 4.3 m |
| Net income | 9.8 m | 10.2 m | 7.8 m | 8.8 m | 12.3 m | 4.4 m | 4.7 m | 9.5 m |
| Diluted EPS | 0.81 ≈ | 0.85 | 0.64 | 0.73 | 1.02 ≈ | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.79 |
| Operating cash flow | 19.3 m | 2.2 m | 2.0 m ≈ | 13.3 m ≈ | 28.1 m | -7.8 m | 18.7 m ≈ | 20.3 m ≈ |
| Capex | 1.3 m | 2.2 m | 845.0 k ≈ | 481.0 k ≈ | 251.0 k | 407.0 k | 639.0 k ≈ | 735.0 k ≈ |
≈ 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 45 percentile of its own 29-quarter history (min 7.4, median 24.1, max 167.1; quarters with earnings only).
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 546.5 m | 553.3 m | 568.2 m | 490.4 m | 496.8 m | 516.4 m | 518.8 m | 646.8 m |
| Revenue YoY | +12.5% | +1.2% | +2.7% | −13.7% | +1.3% | +3.9% | +0.5% | +24.7% |
| Net income | -1.8 m | -1.8 m | 5.8 m | 6.7 m | 6.8 m | 20.8 m | 30.9 m | 39.1 m |
| Net income YoY | −359.1% | unavailable | unavailable | +15.6% | +1.3% | +205.3% | +48.8% | +26.5% |
| Diluted EPS | -0.52 | -0.23 | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 1.76 | 2.57 | 3.23 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | −8.3% | −3.0% | +175.0% | +46.0% | +25.7% |
| net % | -0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Free cash flow | 21.4 m | -3.6 m | 38.3 m | -25.0 m | 34.4 m | 55.1 m | 29.3 m | 41.9 m |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025
- Cash
- 11.3 m USD
- Financial debt
- 5.0 m USD
- Net debt
- -6.3 m USD
- Equity
- 195.7 m USD
- Total assets
- 381.1 m USD
- Debt / equity
- 0.03x
- Current ratio
- 1.44x
- ROE
- 22.4%
- ROA
- 10.7%
- FCF margin
- 6.5%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 568.2 m | 490.4 m | 496.8 m | 516.4 m | 518.8 m | 646.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Cost of revenue | 486.8 m | 404.4 m | 403.0 m | 397.1 m | 374.5 m | 477.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Gross profit | 81.4 m | 85.9 m | 93.7 m | 119.3 m | 144.3 m | 169.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| SG&A | 63.6 m | 71.4 m | 77.9 m | 87.4 m | 97.2 m | 109.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Operating income | 17.2 m | 14.0 m | 12.0 m | 29.3 m | 38.6 m | 49.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 6.2 m | 5.9 m | 8.2 m | 8.2 m | 11.9 m | 18.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| EBITDA | 23.3 m ≈ | 19.9 m ≈ | 20.2 m ≈ | 37.5 m ≈ | 50.5 m ≈ | 67.6 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026derived |
| Interest expense | — | — | 2.1 m | 2.0 m | 1.9 m | 3.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Pre-tax income | 7.0 m | 9.5 m | 9.6 m | 28.1 m | 40.0 m | 48.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Income tax | 1.2 m | 2.8 m | 2.8 m | 7.3 m | 9.1 m | 9.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Net income | 5.8 m | 6.7 m | 6.8 m | 20.8 m | 30.9 m | 39.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 1.76 | 2.57 | 3.23 | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 8.1 m | 10.2 m | 10.7 m | 11.8 m | 12.0 m | 12.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 42.1 m | 14.5 m | 36.0 m | 59.8 m | 44.9 m | 11.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Receivables | 85.8 m | 89.3 m | 124.4 m | 97.8 m | 119.7 m | 133.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Current assets | 199.4 m | 192.9 m | 226.0 m | 217.0 m | 220.3 m | 195.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 6.1 m | 11.4 m | 11.4 m | 16.4 m | 33.0 m | 70.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 11.7 m | 16.9 m | 15.3 m | 25.0 m | 41.2 m | 49.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Total assets | 262.2 m | 267.5 m | 294.6 m | 304.4 m | 352.1 m | 381.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Accounts payable | 66.8 m | 63.8 m | 75.1 m | 65.3 m | 60.8 m | 74.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Short-term debt | 6.5 m | 9.9 m | 9.6 m | 2.7 m | 3.3 m | 5.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Long-term debt | 36.5 m | 29.8 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2022verified |
| Current liabilities | 150.3 m | 129.7 m | 159.1 m | 145.1 m | 151.0 m | 135.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | 208.4 m | 179.7 m | 199.1 m | 183.5 m | 198.6 m | 185.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Equity | 53.7 m † | 87.8 m † | 95.4 m † | 120.9 m † | 153.5 m † | 195.7 m † | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
† equity attributable to the parent's shareholders: in these years the issuer no longer reports the total including non-controlling interests.
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 39.8 m | -24.2 m | 35.4 m | 57.4 m | 36.8 m | 45.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Capex | 1.5 m | 791.0 k | 993.0 k | 2.3 m | 7.5 m | 3.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Free cash flow | 38.3 m ≈ | -25.0 m ≈ | 34.4 m ≈ | 55.1 m ≈ | 29.3 m ≈ | 41.9 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026derived |
| Investing cash flow | -1.3 m | -19.3 m | -495.0 k | -17.1 m | -42.6 m | -67.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | -4.7 m | 15.9 m | -13.4 m | -16.5 m | -9.1 m | -11.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | — | 0 | 2.0 m | 0 | 0 | — | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2025verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
Risk
Valuation
olivLaw classification
Score: 80 / 100
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 681.6 m USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
- Balance sheet92
- Growth88
- Valuation54
- Quality95
Estimated value range
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: 16.35 – 116.42 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)76.87 – 116.42 (Mid 92.28)WACC 9.2% · starting FCFF 60.1 m USD · terminal value share of EV 73%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): -10.9%
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · not enough peers
- Peers: P/E16.35 – 82.43 (Mid 38.46)4 companies used · median multiple 15.0x · quartiles 6.4x – 32.2xAGX, BBCP, MSGY, RUN
- Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
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 80/100
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | 18.2% | 100 (vs peers) | 12% |
| Net margin · Quality | 4.2% | 83 (vs peers) | 7% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | 185.5% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 7% |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | 9.2% | 77 (on a fixed band) | 9% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | 71.5% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 9% |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | -0.3x | 100 (on a fixed band) | 12% |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | 11.6x | 100 (on a fixed band) | 7% |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 1.5x | 61 (on a fixed band) | 5% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | 22.7x | 33 (on a fixed band) | 12% |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | 10.8x | 38 (on a fixed band) | 12% |
| FCF yield · Valuation | 8.4% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 9% |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet92/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
- Growth88/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
- Quality95/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
- Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
- Valuation54/100 · 3/3 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
LIMBACH HOLDINGS, INC. (LMB). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 646.8 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 24.7%; net margin 4.2%; ROE 16.0%; net debt/EBITDA -0.3x.
The estimated value range is 46.61–99.43 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 65.37 USD, the price of 58.11 USD leaves a potential of 12.5% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 11.1% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.
olivLaw score 80/100, 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: 18.2%
- Net margin: 4.2%
- FCF conversion: 185.5%
- Revenue CAGR 3Y: 9.2%
- EPS CAGR 3Y: 71.5%
- Net debt / EBITDA: -0.3x
- Interest coverage: 11.6x
- FCF yield: 8.4%
What contradicts it
- The valuation methods diverge
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).
Versus the vertical median
Construction - Special Trade Contractors (SIC 1700) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 18 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGXArgan Inc | 4.1 bn | 23.0 | 39.8% | 15.1% | +8.1% | −26% / +523% |
| BBUCBrookfield Business Corporation | 2.7 bn | — | 2.4% | 1.4% | −32.4% | −11% / +70% |
| RUNSunrun Inc. | 2.1 bn | 4.4 | 16.2% | 14.0% | +45.1% | −57% / −32% |
| LMBLimbach Holdings, Inc. | 681.6 m | 22.7 | 16.0% | 4.2% | +24.7% | −36% / +93% |
| BBCPConcrete Pumping Holdings, Inc. | 510.5 m | 59.8 | 3.9% | 2.4% | −7.7% | +61% / +36% |
| PHOEPhoenix Asia Holdings Limited | 401.7 m | — | -25.9% | -16.7% | −2.2% | +32% / unavailable |
| MTRXMatrix Service Company | 258.3 m | — | -1.8% | -0.3% | +13.6% | −22% / −8% |
| MSGYMasonglory Limited | 66.8 m | 7.0 | -135.4% | -34.0% | +1.0% | −82% / unavailable |
| SPWRSunpower Inc. | 50.5 m | — | — | -3.8% | +175.9% | −86% / −79% |
| FGLFounder Group Limited | 24.7 m | — | -31.9% | -5.6% | unavailable | −100% / unavailable |
| SMXTSolarMax Technology, Inc. | 19.5 m | — | — | -7.9% | +295.8% | −63% / unavailable |
| PMAMing Shing Group Holdings Limited | 16.9 m | — | — | -39.4% | −56.8% | −23% / unavailable |
| WXMWF International Limited | 14.4 m | — | -71.9% | -24.5% | −13.7% | −62% / unavailable |
| CETXCemtrex, Inc. | 1.7 m | — | -152.4% | -38.4% | +14.4% | −97% / −100% |
| PBKPOWERBANK Corp | — | — | -174.4% | -74.7% | −28.9% | −90% / unavailable |
| LGNLegence Corp. | — | — | -7.5% | -1.2% | +21.5% | −30% / unavailable |
| ZEOZeo Energy Corp. | 0 | — | — | -15.4% | −5.3% | −83% / −98% |
| KAZRSkyline Builders Group Holding Limited | — | — | 20.6% | 18.1% | +8.9% | −54% / unavailable |
| AMRCAmeresco, Inc. | — | — | 5.5% | 3.3% | +28.8% | −39% / −29% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for LMB 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.
Estimated price (USD)
| Estimated price | Bear | Base | Bull |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years | 36.97 Total return -36% · Per year -36% | 65.22 Total return 12% · Per year 12% | 98.04 Total return 69% · Per year 69% |
| 3 years | 39.34 Total return -32% · Per year -12% | 77.76 Total return 34% · Per year 10% | 127.85 Total return 120% · Per year 30% |
| 5 years | 41.87 Total return -28% · Per year -6% | 92.72 Total return 60% · Per year 10% | 166.72 Total return 187% · Per year 23% |
- Exit P/E± 19.44
- Net margin± 13.61
- Annual revenue growth± 10.69
- Annual dilution± 1.14
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 04 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).
In brief
Limbach Holdings is a building systems solutions firm that designs, delivers and maintains mechanical, electrical, plumbing and controls systems for owners of mission-critical facilities such as hospitals and data centers. The company raised the share of revenue from owner direct relationships to 75.1% in 2025 1, and in the second quarter of 2026 revenue rose 21.9% to $173.5 million 3.
SWOT
Strengths
- The company has a base of direct relationships with owners of mission-critical buildings, which gives it more predictable and repeat work 1.
- Its full life cycle offering, from design to maintenance, lets it act as single-source provider for clients 1.
- A strong balance sheet and an expanded revolving credit facility support acquisitions and disciplined capital allocation 3.
Weaknesses
- Segment and total gross margins fell in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting integration of acquisitions with lower profitability 3.
- Fixed-price contracts expose the company to cost overruns and to delays in recovering claimed amounts 1.
- The 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook was lowered from earlier expectations, showing sensitivity of results to execution 3.
Opportunities
Risks
- Cost overruns on fixed-price contractshigh
Many contracts rely on estimates of future costs, and differences can reduce profitability or lead to losses 1.
- Integration of acquisitions and marginshigh
Recent acquisitions carry lower margins than the organic business, and improving profitability is a medium-term goal 3.
- Delays in contract awards and project executionmedium
The timing of awards and project starts is hard to predict, which can shift revenue and cash flow 1.
- Recovery of claimsmedium
Amounts claimed from third parties for additional costs may be hard to recover, which can cause volatility in results 1.
- Borrowings and credit covenantslow
Borrowings under the revolving credit facility and financial covenants may limit flexibility, especially if cash flow declines 23.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- If demand from critical sectors stays solid and acquisitions integrate well, the company could recover margins and strengthen its single-source position.
- A larger share of ODR revenue, which is more predictable, could reduce the volatility of results over the long term.
- Disciplined capital allocation and access to credit could allow further acquisitions that extend its geographic reach.
What would break the thesis
- If margins stay below historical levels, profitability could suffer even as revenue grows.
- The lowered 2026 outlook suggests execution and demand in some markets could be weaker than management had expected.
- Price competition and inflationary costs could limit profit growth, particularly on fixed-price work.
What to watch
- Gross margin progress at Pioneer Power toward the company averageQ4 2026
- Delivery against the revised 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance2026
- Bookings and book-to-bill ratio trendQ3 2026
- Integration of CYMCOR and its effect on debt and marginsnext 10-K
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 04 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).
The business
Limbach Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, designs, delivers and maintains mechanical (HVAC), electrical, plumbing and controls systems, known as MEPC 1. It works with owners and operators of mission-critical facilities in healthcare, industrial, data centers, life sciences, higher education and entertainment, with approximately 1,500 team members and 21 offices in the eastern and midwestern United States at the end of 2025 1. Its model combines engineering expertise with field execution, from design and commissioning to around-the-clock service 1.
The business runs two segments. Owner Direct Relationships (ODR) covers owner projects, maintenance and services, while General Contractor Relationships (GCR) manages new construction or renovation work awarded by general contractors or construction managers 1. The company aims to grow ODR, where margins are generally higher, and to expand through acquisitions such as Pioneer Power and CYMCOR 13.
Work is mainly performed under fixed-price, modified fixed-price and time and materials contracts, typically lasting less than two years 1. For most construction-type contracts revenue is recognized over time as work progresses, while service contracts are generally recognized over the contract term or as services are performed 1.
Market context
The company operates in the MEPC services market, which the filing describes as highly competitive and fragmented, with many regional and national providers 1. Demand from data centers and healthcare remains important, but labor and materials costs and price pressure weigh on margins 3. Customers are mainly private sector, though some contracts are with government agencies 1.
The market is shaped by capital spending on building infrastructure and by customers' willingness to outsource work, which the filing treats as uncertain 1. If capital demand for data centers and industrial upgrades holds up, it could support the ODR segment, although project delays and price sensitivity could slow growth 3.
Trends
- Growing demand for ODR and recurring service worktailwind
The company focuses on maintenance, retrofit and recurring owner work that can offer more predictable revenue 1. If this continues, it could support margins and revenue resilience.
- Strong demand from data centers and industrial sectorsmixed
Construction activity in data center markets has increased competition for skilled labor and materials, which pressured margins in the second quarter of 2026 3. Over the longer term this demand could open new opportunities.
- Cost and tariff pressureheadwind
Inflation in labor and materials, along with tariffs, can push actual costs above bid estimates, especially on fixed-price contracts 1. If these pressures persist, margins could stay below expectations.
- Consolidation through acquisitionsmixed
Recent acquisitions such as Pioneer Power and CYMCOR extend geographic reach and offerings, but they also bring initially lower margins and integration costs 13. The net effect depends on how well integration goes.
Competitive position
Competition is intense and price is a major factor in awarding contracts, which can favor competitors with lower cost structures 1. The company also flags competition from customers' in-house maintenance teams and vertical consolidation in the industry 1.
To differentiate itself, the company promotes a single-source provider model covering the full life cycle from design to maintenance, along with long-term owner relationships 1. If it can keep prices competitive without sacrificing margins, its position could strengthen 1.
- Regional and national MEPC contractors not listed in the US
The filing describes the market as fragmented, with many regional and national providers offering similar services 1.
- Customers' in-house maintenance organizations
Building owners may employ their own staff for work similar to the company's ODR services, which the filing lists as a form of competition 1.
- Lower-cost smaller contractors
Smaller companies with lower cost structures can win work on price alone, particularly on simpler projects 1.
- Vertically consolidating industry players
The company expects vertical consolidation in the industry to intensify competition 1.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
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SEC filings
- Quarterly report03 Nov 2026
- Current report03 Nov 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report09 Sept 2026Material agreement · Termination of a material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report01 Sept 2026Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report04 Aug 2026
- Current report04 Aug 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report24 Jul 2026Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report11 Jun 2026Shareholder vote
- Current report18 May 2026Departure or appointment of officers · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report05 May 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Limbach Holdings, Inc. · 02 Mar 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Limbach Holdings, Inc. · 04 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Limbach Holdings, 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.