Thin Margins Meet Premium Multiples
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MasTec Inc (MTZ) Thin Margins Meet Premium Multiples

Jul 24, 2026Equity Analysis

Is today’s price too rich for these thin operating margins?

Trailing P/E
63.22
Price
358.86
ROE
14.25
Gross Margin
12.82

How does this infrastructure contractor make money?

MasTec Inc is a construction company that delivers infrastructure work across multiple end markets. Its projects span large, complex builds where execution and cost control matter as much as winning work. Revenue is tied to delivering contract work and completing jobs at planned economics. With a market value around USD 28.4 billion, it sits at a scale where incremental returns on capital can materially move overall results.

How fast did revenue grow and margins hold?

Fundamentals

For 2025 (reported in USD), revenue was USD 14.3 billion, rising 16.3% versus the prior year, alongside net income of USD 422.0 million. Profitability remained modest in percentage terms, with trailing gross margin at 12.82%, operating margin at 4.96%, and net margin at 2.94%.

On the capital side, depreciation and amortization was USD 295.9 million and capex was USD 260.0 million. Cash was USD 396.0 million against total debt of USD 308.6 million, and trailing ROE was 14.25%.

Does the price outrun DCF outcomes?

DCF / Multiples

The shares trade at USD 358.86, which sits above the discounted cash-flow fair-value range implied by the weaker-through-stronger set of outcomes. That pricing also comes with higher headline multiples, including a 63.22 trailing P/E and 25.65 EV/EBITDA.

More fragile than forgiving

Takeaway

The stock price assumes a lot from a low-margin business. Returns need to keep compounding without margin backsliding. Capital discipline matters when projects absorb cash unexpectedly. If earnings wobble, the valuation can compress quickly. Overall, the setup looks more fragile than forgiving at this price.

Disclaimer
This note is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice.
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