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Arcosa

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Industrials

industry

Engineering & Construction

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/05/26

Business Summary

Arcosa generates cash by manufacturing and supplying engineered infrastructure products and services tied to construction, aggregates, and specialty materials markets. Its moat is rooted in scale, asset intensity, and entrenched relationships in infrastructure supply chains that require regulatory compliance and logistical capability. The business converts industrial demand into steady cash flow through disciplined capital allocation and controlled leverage, evidenced by its low 11.90% Debt/Equity ratio. In a fragmented engineering and construction ecosystem, operational execution and balance sheet strength form its primary competitive defenses.

VALUATION

P/E

26.3

Market Cap ($M USD)

$5,479

Forward P/E

19.4

PEG

4.7

PRICE TO SALES

1.9

PRICE TO BOOK

2.1

EV / EBITDA

11.8

5-Year Average P/E

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.20%

Annual Payout

$0.20

Payout Ratio

4.70%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

0

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

0.00%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$4.25

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$5.75

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

7.00%

Return on Equity (ROE)

7.90%

Operating Margin

11.90%

Debt-to-Equity

0.6

Piotroski F-Score

8

Altman Z-Score

2.6

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

7.20%%

Current Ratio

2.2

Quick Ratio

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Arcosa trades at a Forward P/E of 19.4 versus a trailing P/E of 26.3, implying a material earnings acceleration relative to its current multiple. That multiple is not cheap in absolute terms, but with a Piotroski F-Score of 8 and an Altman Z-Score of 2.6, the balance sheet and earnings quality suggest financial stability rather than distress. A Debt/Equity ratio of 11.90% and a Current Ratio of 2.2 reinforce that this is not a leveraged balance sheet story. The market is pricing this as a steady industrial compounder, not a turnaround, and the valuation implies moderate growth expectations rather than deep value dislocation.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As an Engineering & Construction company within Industrials, Arcosa operates in a capital-intensive, infrastructure-driven segment that is increasingly influenced by automation, data analytics, and project efficiency software. Its ability to integrate digital engineering tools and operational automation will determine margin durability in a 7.90% operating margin business. While not a pure AI play, disciplined capital allocation reflected in a 7.20% ROIC positions it to adopt productivity-enhancing technologies without financial strain.

The Bull Case

A GARP investor would focus immediately on the Piotroski F-Score of 8, which signals strong operating momentum and balance sheet health. With ROIC at 7.20% and Return on Equity at 7.00%, the company is generating returns above distress levels while maintaining a conservative 11.90% Debt/Equity ratio. The 7.90% operating margin in a traditionally cyclical industry suggests cost discipline and pricing power relative to peers. Add in a Current Ratio of 2.2 and a modest payout structure, and you have a financially stable operator that trades at 19.4x forward earnings — reasonable if execution continues and institutional ownership at $127.83 indicates strong professional sponsorship.

The Bear Case

The red flags are valuation compression risk and growth-adjusted overpricing. A PEG Forward of 4.7 is elevated, signaling that earnings growth may not justify even the 19.4 forward multiple. The Altman Z-Score of 2.6, while not alarming, sits in the grey zone — not a fortress balance sheet. EPS of 11.8 versus EPS Next Year (Est.) of $4.25 introduces volatility in earnings visibility, and a TTM Yield of 0.6 with a Dividend 5-Year Avg of 0 suggests minimal shareholder yield support if growth stalls. With Short % of Float at 0.00%, there is no embedded short squeeze potential — if sentiment turns, there is no technical cushion.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

3.20%

Analyst Consensus

1.33

Average Analyst Price Target

$127.83

Institutional Ownership %

94.40%

1-Year Beta

1.27

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

1.80%%

Distance to 52-Week High

85.20%%

Distance to 52-Week Low

151.00%%