ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Specialty Business Services
EV/EBITDA
↓
9.23
↓-16% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.04
30Y Low4.8·High21.7
P/FCF
↑
15.38
-1% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.48
30Y Low5.6·High59.7
P/B Ratio
↓
1.43
↓-16% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.69
30Y Low1.2·High3.0
ROE
↑
9.1%
-9% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.0%
30Y Low0%·High22%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
3.93
+11% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.55
30Y Low0.1·High6.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ABM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
ABM Industries Incorporated trades at 15.7x earnings, 25% below its 5-year average of 21.0x, sitting at the 21st percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.7x, the stock trades at a discount of 39%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 15.4x P/FCF, roughly in line with the 5-year average of 15.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.4B | $2.7B | $3.4B | $2.6B | $3.0B | $3.0B | $2.3B | $2.4B | $2.0B | $2.4B | $2.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.0B | $4.3B | $4.8B | $4.0B | $4.3B | $4.0B | $2.8B | $3.2B | $2.9B | $3.6B | $2.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 15.71 | 16.60 | 41.45 | 10.38 | 13.05 | 23.66 | 11573.33 | 19.09 | 21.21 | 31.32 | 35.85 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.43 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.43 | 1.51 | 1.89 | 1.45 | 1.75 | 1.86 | 1.56 | 1.58 | 1.40 | 1.78 | 2.28 |
| P/FCF | 15.38 | 17.38 | 20.17 | 13.68 | — | 10.69 | 5.57 | 12.01 | 7.56 | — | 56.29 |
| P/OCF | 10.18 | 11.50 | 14.89 | 10.72 | 147.28 | 9.52 | 5.11 | 9.29 | 6.36 | 436.94 | 26.63 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ABM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
ABM Industries Incorporated's enterprise value stands at 9.2x EBITDA, 16% below its 5-year average of 11.0x. The Industrials sector median is 13.7x, placing the stock at a 32% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.65 | 0.47 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.23 | 9.95 | 14.95 | 7.51 | 9.40 | 13.38 | 14.72 | 10.08 | 11.72 | 20.71 | 21.73 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.22 | 13.54 | 15.47 | 11.71 | 12.43 | 19.22 | 10.24 | 14.48 | 15.42 | 27.74 | 21.89 |
| EV / FCF | — | 27.63 | 28.47 | 20.88 | — | 14.15 | 6.74 | 15.67 | 10.90 | — | 61.73 |
ABM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
ABM Industries Incorporated earns an operating margin of 3.7%, roughly in line with the Industrials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 5.1% to 3.7% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 9.1% is modest. ROIC of 7.5% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 11.7% | 11.7% | 13.3% | 13.9% | 13.4% | 15.6% | 13.9% | 11.3% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 10.5% |
| Operating Margin | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 9.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 14.3% | 13.9% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| ROA | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| ROIC | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| ROCE | 8.2% | 8.2% | 5.7% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
ABM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
ABM Industries Incorporated carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.9x, which is moderately leveraged (27% above the sector average of 3.1x). Net debt stands at $1.6B ($1.7B total debt minus $104M cash). Interest coverage of 3.4x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.64 | 0.59 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 0.86 | 0.28 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.93 | 3.93 | 4.56 | 2.72 | 3.04 | 3.49 | 4.61 | 2.54 | 3.74 | 6.85 | 2.39 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.89 | 0.78 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.60 | 0.33 | 0.48 | 0.62 | 0.81 | 0.22 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.69 | 3.69 | 4.36 | 2.59 | 2.88 | 3.27 | 2.56 | 2.35 | 3.58 | 6.48 | 1.91 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 10.25 | 8.30 | 7.20 | — | 3.46 | 1.17 | 3.66 | 3.33 | — | 5.44 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.37 | 3.37 | 2.49 | 4.98 | 8.49 | 7.21 | 2.15 | 4.08 | 2.56 | 5.31 | 5.26 |
ABM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.48x means ABM Industries Incorporated can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has improved from 1.40x to 1.48x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.33 | 1.40 | 1.15 | 1.09 | 1.46 | 1.41 | 1.48 | 1.63 | 1.66 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.33 | 1.40 | 1.15 | 1.09 | 1.46 | 1.41 | 1.48 | 1.63 | 1.66 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.40 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.60 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.59 | 1.76 | 1.78 | 1.43 | 2.26 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 69.48 | 67.51 | 67.81 | 63.33 | 69.71 | 55.25 | 60.98 | 57.46 | 69.48 | 57.02 |
ABM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
ABM Industries Incorporated returns 7.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.6% dividend yield and 5.1% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 40.4% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 6.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.6% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 40.4% | 40.4% | 69.4% | 22.9% | 22.5% | 40.4% | 16433.3% | 37.4% | 47.0% | 1039.5% | 64.5% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| FCF Yield | 6.5% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 7.3% | — | 9.4% | 18.0% | 8.3% | 13.2% | — | 1.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 5.1% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.7% | 7.0% | 3.3% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $63M | $64M | $66M | $68M | $68M | $67M | $67M | $66M | $58M | $57M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ABM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ABMYou | $2B | 15.7 | 9.2 | 15.4 | 11.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 3.9 |
 CTAS | $68B | 38.5 | 24.7 | 38.8 | 50.0% | 22.8% | 40.3% | 25.8% | 0.9 |
 SCI | $11B | 20.9 | 12.1 | 19.9 | 26.5% | 22.6% | 32.7% | 11.3% | 3.9 |
 BRC | $4B | 20.7 | 14.0 | 25.5 | 50.3% | 15.6% | 16.8% | 16.7% | 0.6 |
 KELYA | $346M | -1.4 | — | 3.0 | 20.1% | -1.6% | -23.0% | -4.0% | — |
 MAN | $1B | -102.2 | 8.9 | — | 16.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 7.4 |
 ACCO | $371M | 9.1 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 29.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.1 |
 GFL | $13B | 5.0 | 15.2 | 99.6 | 20.7% | 5.2% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 4.8 |
 CLH | $17B | 43.1 | 14.5 | 37.9 | 31.3% | 11.2% | 14.7% | 14.2% | 0.2 |
 TTEK | $8B | 34.0 | 13.7 | 18.8 | 17.7% | 11.1% | 13.7% | 17.4% | 1.5 |
 HON | $132B | 28.4 | 19.4 | 24.6 | 36.9% | 17.5% | 27.3% | 12.6% | 4.3 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.7 | 13.7 | 21.2 | 33.0% | 4.7% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.1 |
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What is ABM Industries Incorporated's P/E ratio?
ABM Industries Incorporated's current P/E ratio is 15.7x. The historical average is 20.7x. This places it at the 21th percentile of its historical range.
What is ABM Industries Incorporated's EV/EBITDA?
ABM Industries Incorporated's current EV/EBITDA is 9.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.8x.
What is ABM Industries Incorporated's ROE?
ABM Industries Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) is 9.1%. The historical average is 10.0%.
Is ABM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, ABM Industries Incorporated is trading at a P/E of 15.7x. This is at the 21th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is ABM Industries Incorporated's dividend yield?
ABM Industries Incorporated's current dividend yield is 2.57% with a payout ratio of 40.4%.
What are ABM Industries Incorporated's profit margins?
ABM Industries Incorporated has 11.7% gross margin and 3.7% operating margin.
How much debt does ABM Industries Incorporated have?
ABM Industries Incorporated's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.9x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.