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Mistras Group
(NYSE:MG)
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$19.50
▲(27.62% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/21/26
MG’s score is primarily constrained by weak free-cash-flow conversion (including negative Q1 FCF) and a high P/E valuation. These are partly offset by improving profitability, guidance reaffirmation with margin expansion, and a longer-term uptrend that has softened in the near term.
Positive Factors
Margin expansion and profitability recovery
Sustained margin expansion and returned profitability indicate improved pricing, mix and cost control. Higher adjusted EBITDA and gross margins point to structural improvements in service mix and execution that can persist through cycles, supporting durable earnings resilience.
Negative Factors
Weak free cash flow conversion
Earnings are not translating reliably into discretionary cash after investments. Low and volatile FCF constrains debt paydown, organic investment and shareholder returns, forcing management to prioritize cash recovery measures that may limit growth spending.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Margin expansion and profitability recovery
Sustained margin expansion and returned profitability indicate improved pricing, mix and cost control. Higher adjusted EBITDA and gross margins point to structural improvements in service mix and execution that can persist through cycles, supporting durable earnings resilience.
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Mistras Group Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Operating Income by Segment
Shows operating profit or loss for each of the company’s business segments, highlighting which lines actually generate earnings after costs. Reveals margin strength, operational efficiency, and where management should focus investment or cost control to sustain profitability and reduce business risk.
Shows operating profit or loss for each of the company’s business segments, highlighting which lines actually generate earnings after costs. Reveals margin strength, operational efficiency, and where management should focus investment or cost control to sustain profitability and reduce business risk.
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Market Cap
$531.02M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)180.15K
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.5
Beta (1Y)0.97
Revenue Growth3.48%
EPS Growth48.10%
CountryUS
Employees4,800
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustrySecurity & Protection Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.71
Shares Outstanding31,816,680
10 Day Avg. Volume166,287
30 Day Avg. Volume180,148
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.55
P/FCF Ratio47.83
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.46
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.00Price Target Upside43.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$746.02M
Mistras Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Mistras Group, Inc. delivers advanced, technology-driven asset protection solutions across the globe. The company structures its operations into three main divisions: Services, International, and Products and Systems. Its extensive service portfol...
How the Company Makes Money
MG primarily makes money by selling inspection, testing, and asset integrity services to industrial customers under recurring service relationships, project-based work, and (where applicable) longer-term maintenance/turnaround and integrity progra...
Mistras Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted solid top-line growth, meaningful margin expansion and strong performances in Aerospace & Defense, Infrastructure and Power Generation, supported by strategic pricing, capacity additions and technology (PCMS) momentum. These positives were tempered by a notable decline in Oil & Gas revenue driven by customer deferments and the company's deliberate exit from low‑margin work, as well as negative free cash flow and working capital pressures in the quarter. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, is focused on returning to stronger cash generation in H2, and is pursuing a disciplined, margin-first strategy that prioritizes higher-value work and long-term profitability.Positive Updates
Top-Line Growth
Revenue grew 4.6% year-over-year (described as "nearly 5%"), driven by strength across strategic end markets and disciplined execution of Vision2030.
Negative Updates
Oil & Gas Revenue Decline
Oil & Gas end market revenue fell by $11.1 million, or 11.5% YoY, driven by customer deferments after a ~50% spike in crude prices and intentional, strategic exits of low-margin run-and-maintain contracts to protect margins.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Top-Line Growth
Revenue grew 4.6% year-over-year (described as "nearly 5%"), driven by strength across strategic end markets and disciplined execution of Vision2030.
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Company Guidance
MISTRAS reaffirmed full‑year 2026 guidance of revenue $730–$750 million and adjusted EBITDA $91–$93 million, noting the range is driven primarily by timing and spending in Oil & Gas (Q1 Oil & Gas down $11.1M, -11.5%) which may remain pressured into Q2; in Q1 the company delivered 4.6% revenue growth, income from operations $4.7M, GAAP net income $2.4M (EPS $0.07), adjusted EBITDA $14.3M (+18.7% YoY) with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.5% (up 110 bps) and gross margin expansion of 120 bps. Cash metrics included negative free cash flow of $4.5M (down $4.3M YoY), accounts receivable easing from $154.7M to $151.4M, CapEx up ~$1.4M, and interest expense of $2.9M (down $0.4M); Q1 tax rate was 13.8% (reflecting a $1.7M discrete benefit) with an expected full‑year rate of ~25%. The balance‑sheet/leveraging posture shows a bank‑defined leverage ratio of ~2.4x (down from 2.5x), well below the 3.75x covenant, with a goal to reach ~2.0x by the end of 2026.Mistras Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
68
Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
45
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 731.44M | 724.02M | 729.64M | 705.47M | 687.37M | 677.13M |
| Gross Profit | 198.47M | 194.13M | 213.11M | 203.81M | 198.17M | 197.15M |
| EBITDA | 76.05M | 69.87M | 74.32M | 32.20M | 53.09M | 53.09M |
| Net Income | 22.41M | 16.84M | 18.96M | -17.45M | 6.50M | 3.86M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 572.67M | 578.78M | 523.04M | 534.78M | 534.90M | 562.20M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 24.99M | 28.01M | 18.32M | 17.65M | 20.49M | 24.11M |
| Total Debt | 216.70M | 242.62M | 201.50M | 217.50M | 215.87M | 226.12M |
| Total Liabilities | 339.07M | 343.14M | 324.14M | 344.27M | 336.15M | 361.28M |
| Stockholders Equity | 233.23M | 235.65M | 198.57M | 190.19M | 198.45M | 200.68M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 807.00K | 8.31M | 27.14M | 3.10M | 12.99M | 22.98M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 30.14M | 32.98M | 50.13M | 26.75M | 26.41M | 42.26M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -25.27M | -25.12M | -21.37M | -22.13M | -12.24M | -18.55M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -242.00K | -595.00K | -27.40M | -7.71M | -16.32M | -23.25M |
Mistras Group Technical Analysis
Neutral
15.28
Price Trends
18.08
Negative
16.67
Positive
14.23
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.07
Positive
35.18
Neutral
7.85
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MG, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 15.28 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 18.27, below the 50-day MA of 18.08, and above the 200-day MA of 14.23, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.07 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.18 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 7.85 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for MG.
Mistras Group Risk Analysis
Mistras Group disclosed 32 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Mistras Group reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Mistras Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $6.62B | 23.08 | 22.02% | 1.30% | 5.56% | 2.16% | |
70 Outperform | $5.39B | 8.87 | 16.74% | 2.73% | 3.29% | 22.63% | |
68 Neutral | $1.35B | 36.69 | 20.86% | 1.29% | 8.83% | -16.34% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
55 Neutral | $531.02M | 23.46 | 9.83% | ― | 3.48% | 48.10% | |
52 Neutral | $1.12B | -27.61 | -33.53% | ― | 40.54% | 20.94% | |
46 Neutral | $4.64B | -8.56 | -17.64% | ― | 8.08% | -1039.66% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Mistras Group Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Mistras Group Shareholders Reaffirm Board and Governance Practices
Positive
May 20, 2026
At its 2026 annual shareholders meeting held on May 19, 2026, Mistras Group, Inc. shareholders elected seven directors to one-year terms on the company’s board, reaffirming the existing leadership slate. Investors also ratified Pricewaterhou...
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