PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP (PRIM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:PRIM • US74164F1030
148.25 USD
-4.22 (-2.77%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
148.25 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:13:48 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PRIM. PRIM was compared to 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PRIM get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PRIM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PRIM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PRIM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PRIM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- PRIM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.96%, PRIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- PRIM has a better Return On Equity (17.03%) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
- PRIM has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.01%) than 73.21% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PRIM is significantly below the industry average of 15.97%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.01%) for PRIM is above the 3 year average (7.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.96% | ||
| ROE | 17.03% | ||
| ROIC | 12.01% |
ROA(3y)3.79%
ROA(5y)4.25%
ROE(3y)11.68%
ROE(5y)12.28%
ROIC(3y)7.18%
ROIC(5y)7.76%
1.3 Margins
- PRIM's Profit Margin of 3.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PRIM outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- PRIM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 5.69%, PRIM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- PRIM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PRIM's Gross Margin of 11.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PRIM is outperformed by 67.86% of its industry peers.
- PRIM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.72% | ||
| GM | 11.03% |
OM growth 3Y-1.97%
OM growth 5Y2.07%
PM growth 3Y-4.92%
PM growth 5Y1.41%
GM growth 3Y-2.49%
GM growth 5Y0.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PRIM is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PRIM has more shares outstanding
- PRIM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PRIM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.01 indicates that PRIM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.01, PRIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- PRIM has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.99. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PRIM (0.99) is better than 82.14% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that PRIM is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, PRIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC10.22%
2.3 Liquidity
- PRIM has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that PRIM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PRIM's Current ratio of 1.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PRIM outperforms 44.64% of its industry peers.
- PRIM has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that PRIM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PRIM has a Quick ratio of 1.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PRIM outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- PRIM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 65.79%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.96% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- PRIM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.45%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.43% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.79%
EPS 3Y21.73%
EPS 5Y18.96%
EPS Q2Q%54.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.45%
Revenue growth 3Y22.1%
Revenue growth 5Y15.43%
Sales Q2Q%32.1%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PRIM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.02% on average per year.
- PRIM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y46.27%
EPS Next 2Y24.5%
EPS Next 3Y21.95%
EPS Next 5Y13.02%
Revenue Next Year20.6%
Revenue Next 2Y13.42%
Revenue Next 3Y11.68%
Revenue Next 5Y7.99%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, PRIM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PRIM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PRIM is cheaper than 73.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PRIM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.78, PRIM is valued on the expensive side.
- PRIM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PRIM is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. PRIM is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PRIM is valued a bit cheaper than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PRIM is valued cheaper than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- PRIM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- PRIM's earnings are expected to grow with 21.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y24.5%
EPS Next 3Y21.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PRIM has a yearly dividend return of 0.21%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.14, PRIM pays a better dividend. On top of this PRIM pays more dividend than 83.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, PRIM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PRIM decreases each year by -0.43%.
- PRIM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PRIM has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.43%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
- 5.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PRIM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.83%
EPS Next 2Y24.5%
EPS Next 3Y21.95%
PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP / PRIM FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PRIM.
What is the valuation status for PRIM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP (PRIM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PRIM stock?
PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP (PRIM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP (PRIM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP (PRIM) is expected to grow by 46.27% in the next year.
Is the dividend of PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP (PRIM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 5.83%.