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ACM Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Industrials
Engineering & Construction
Current Price
Live
$97.08
Analyst Target
$130.33
+34.3%
Upside
52W High
$135.52
52W Low
$85.0
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$12.8B
P/E
20.48
ROE
28.1%
Profit margin
3.5%
Debt/Equity
1.25
Dividend yield
1.26%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
65%
Analysis Accuracy
ACM's Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates stable financial health, though the absence of an Altman Z-Score limits distress risk assessment. The stock trades at a significant premium to both the Graham Number ($44.91) and intrinsic value ($33.18), currently priced at $97.08, suggesting overvaluation. Despite solid ROE of 28.09% and a history of consistent earnings beats (22 of 25 quarters), recent YoY earnings decline (-29.10%) and insider selling raise concerns. Analysts maintain a 'buy' recommendation with a $130.33 target, implying 24% upside, but weak technical trend (0/100) and bearish insider activity temper near-term optimism.
Key Strengths
Consistent earnings beat record: 22 out of 25 quarters exceeded estimates, with strong average surprise of 4.25% over last four
High ROE of 28.09% significantly exceeds sector average of 7.49%, indicating efficient use of equity
Low payout ratio of 21.71% provides dividend sustainability and reinvestment flexibility
Forward P/E of 15.84 is below current P/E of 20.48, suggesting earnings recovery expectations
Analyst target price implies 24% upside, supported by 12 analysts maintaining 'buy' consensus
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 5 is borderline stable; absence of Altman Z-Score creates uncertainty in financial distress risk modeling
Recent earnings deterioration: YoY earnings growth at -29.10% and Q/Q at -30.20% indicate sharp profit contraction
Significant insider selling: $9.56M in sales over last 6 months with zero buys, including CEO and officers
Stock trades at 2.16x Graham Number and 2.93x intrinsic value, indicating substantial overvaluation relative to defensive and growth metrics
Technical trend score of 0/100 signals strong bearish momentum, corroborated by -9.5% 1Y return and -15.4% 6M performance
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$44.91
-53.7% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
49
Moderate
35
45
75
52
40
AI Verdict
Neutral with upside potential if earnings rebound
Key drivers: High ROE and earnings beat consistency support quality, Overvaluation and insider selling cap near-term upside, Analyst optimism offsets weak technicals
Confidence
70%
Value
35/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 15.84 suggests improvement
Watchpoints
- Current P/E of 20.48 above sector average
- Price/Sales of 0.79 is low but not compensating for margin weakness
- Stock trades at 2.16x Graham Number and 2.93x intrinsic value
Future
45/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Forward P/E implies earnings recovery
- Analyst target suggests strong upside
Watchpoints
- YoY earnings growth at -29.10%
- Q/Q earnings growth at -30.20%
- Revenue growth only 1.60% YoY
Past
75/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 22 of 25 quarters beat EPS estimates
- Consistent positive earnings surprises since 2020
- 5Y return of +88.1% shows long-term strength
Watchpoints
- 1Y return of -9.5% breaks upward trend
Health
52/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicates stable health
- Current ratio (1.14) and quick ratio (1.02) show short-term liquidity
- ROA of 5.49% is positive
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity of 1.25 is elevated
- No Altman Z-Score available for distress risk analysis
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Payout ratio of 21.71% is sustainable
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength score of 25/100 indicates weak yield and growth
- Dividend yield of 1.26% is below market average
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$97.08
Analyst Target
$130.33
Upside/Downside
+34.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ACM and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ACM
AECOM
Primary
|
+88.1% | +14.2% | -9.5% | -15.4% | -0.1% | -1.1% |
|
BAH
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation
Peer
|
+14.6% | +12.0% | -23.3% | -8.5% | +20.1% | +5.0% |
|
BLDR
Builders FirstSource, Inc.
Peer
|
+191.8% | +69.7% | -27.2% | -10.3% | +17.6% | -3.5% |
|
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
Peer
|
+188.7% | +231.1% | +155.2% | +107.8% | +32.1% | +15.0% |
|
BLD
TopBuild Corp.
Peer
|
+128.2% | +153.3% | +37.6% | +27.2% | +14.1% | -1.1% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
20.48
Forward P/E
15.84
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
5.13
P/S Ratio
0.79
EV/Revenue
0.92
EV/EBITDA
11.97
Market Cap
$12.8B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
3.48%
Operating Margin
7.02%
Gross Margin
7.54%
ROE
28.09%
ROA
5.49%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+1.6%
Earnings Growth
-29.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-30.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.25
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.14
Good
Quick Ratio
1.02
Good
Cash/Share
$12.1
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-09
$N/A
2025-11-18
$1.36
+1.7% surprise
2025-08-04
$1.34
+6.2% surprise
2025-05-05
$1.25
+4.8% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing ACM against 122 companies in the Industrials sector
(5 bullish, 62 neutral, 55 bearish)
P/E Ratio
20.48
This Stock
vs
74.1
Sector Avg
-72.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
28.09%
This Stock
vs
7.57%
Sector Avg
+270.9%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
3.48%
This Stock
vs
58.43%
Sector Avg
-94.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.25
This Stock
vs
5.2
Sector Avg
-76.0%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
1.6%
This Stock
vs
24.48%
Sector Avg
-93.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.14
This Stock
vs
2.66
Sector Avg
-57.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ACM
AECOM
|
NEUTRAL | $12.8B | 20.48 | 28.1% | 3.5% | $97.08 | |
|
BAH
Booz Allen Hamilton...
|
NEUTRAL | $12.6B | 14.6 | 75.2% | 7.1% | $102.23 | |
|
BLDR
Builders FirstSource, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $13.53B | 23.76 | 13.6% | 3.8% | $122.36 | |
|
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $11.86B | 80.58 | 11.6% | 8.2% | $314.27 | |
|
BLD
TopBuild Corp.
|
NEUTRAL | $13.74B | 25.07 | 26.2% | 10.8% | $488.33 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23 | RUDD TROY WILLIAM | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 600 | - |
| 2025-12-17 | POLONI LARA MARIA LUCIA | President | Sale | 17,533 | $1,701,135 |
| 2025-12-17 | GAN DAVID YUNG-MING | Officer | Sale | 15,502 | $1,514,889 |
| 2025-12-15 | KAPOOR GAURAV | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 37,599 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | POLONI LARA MARIA LUCIA | President | Stock Award | 39,949 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | RUDD TROY WILLIAM | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 135,581 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | GAN DAVID YUNG-MING | Officer | Stock Award | 20,590 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | POLONI LARA MARIA LUCIA | President | Stock Award | 10,040 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | GAN DAVID YUNG-MING | Officer | Stock Award | 5,976 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | RUDD TROY WILLIAM | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 36,812 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | KAPOOR GAURAV | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 9,562 | - |
| 2025-09-05 | TISHMAN DANIEL R | Director | Gift | 27,935 | - |
| 2025-08-15 | RUDD TROY WILLIAM | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 53,097 | $6,348,194 |
| 2025-08-15 | RUDD TROY WILLIAM | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 53,097 | $2,055,916 |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
12 analysts
UBS
2026-01-21
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2025-12-22
Overweight
Equal-Weight
Truist Securities
2025-12-18
Buy
Buy
Truist Securities
2025-11-21
Buy
Buy
Baird
2025-11-21
Outperform
Neutral
Barclays
2025-11-20
Overweight
Overweight
RBC Capital
2025-11-20
Outperform
Outperform
Argus Research
2025-11-20
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2025-11-19
Buy
Buy
UBS
2025-11-19
Buy
Buy
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