Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 50.8x · EV/EBITDA 17.6x · ROE 13.7%. (2016–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.3B | $7.0B | $3.7B | $1.9B | $1.4B | $1.7B | $940M | $801M | $556M | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $6.8B | $8.6B | $4.1B | $2.3B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $891M | $771M | $519M | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 50.78 | 69.02 | 53.28 | 38.89 | 63.98 | 85.56 | 23.33 | 18.55 | 10.90 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.88 | 2.50 | 2.01 | 1.22 | 1.05 | 1.90 | 1.20 | 1.02 | 0.82 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 5.67 | 7.71 | 6.40 | 3.70 | 2.99 | 4.23 | 2.44 | 2.33 | 1.86 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 34.43 | 45.85 | 30.29 | 32.19 | — | — | 17.87 | 62.62 | 23.83 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 18.13 | 24.14 | 17.55 | 12.16 | 82.61 | 35.62 | 8.94 | 14.50 | 8.40 | — | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.05 | 2.27 | 1.44 | 1.32 | 2.08 | 1.13 | 0.98 | 0.76 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 17.56 | 22.07 | 20.60 | 14.88 | 17.95 | 23.55 | 9.57 | 8.89 | 7.45 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 28.41 | 38.09 | 34.06 | 24.75 | 46.57 | 61.22 | 16.04 | 13.39 | 8.47 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 55.85 | 34.24 | 37.97 | — | — | 16.94 | 60.23 | 22.27 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 14.2% | 12.7% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 14.6% | 16.0% | 13.8% |
| Operating Margin | 8.5% | 8.5% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 6.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.6% | 10.1% | 4.9% | 5.1% | 11.1% | 13.4% | 22.5% | 16.9% | 14.1% |
| ROA | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.0% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 12.3% | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| ROIC | 10.3% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 5.0% | 12.4% | 14.4% | 15.0% | 18.6% | 15.6% |
| ROCE | 12.6% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 8.0% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 12.0% | 14.5% | 15.4% | 19.9% | 15.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.85 | 1.85 | 0.96 | 0.76 | 0.86 | 0.55 | 0.26 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.38 | 0.39 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.35 | 4.35 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 4.07 | 2.77 | 1.07 | 0.58 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 1.09 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.68 | 0.83 | 0.66 | 0.78 | 0.41 | -0.13 | -0.09 | -0.12 | 0.19 | 0.06 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.95 | 3.95 | 2.38 | 2.26 | 3.70 | 2.06 | -0.52 | -0.35 | -0.52 | 0.46 | 0.18 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 10.00 | 3.95 | 5.77 | — | — | -0.93 | -2.39 | -1.55 | 1.31 | 0.37 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.49 | 2.49 | 4.10 | 3.55 | 4.31 | 12.84 | 17.85 | 30.93 | 48.29 | 11.30 | 7.98 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | 1.61 | 1.54 | 1.70 | 1.84 | 1.90 | 2.44 | 2.18 | 1.99 | 1.53 | 1.77 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.26 | 1.39 | 1.52 | 1.56 | 2.16 | 1.92 | 1.81 | 1.38 | 1.64 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.36 | 1.09 | 0.63 | 0.74 | 0.24 | 0.51 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.87 | 1.18 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.13 | 1.25 | 1.47 | 1.37 | 1.73 | 1.70 |
| Inventory Turnover | 15.30 | 15.30 | 14.67 | 16.24 | 15.70 | 14.76 | 17.21 | 19.40 | 23.64 | 27.29 | 35.29 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 77.25 | 75.40 | 77.27 | 82.57 | 72.62 | 64.87 | 74.38 | 73.79 | 80.67 | 74.20 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3.9% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 120.2% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% | 9.2% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | — | — | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.2% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 4.4% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $55M | $53M | $52M | $52M | $52M | $52M | $51M | $46M | $51M | $51M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ROAD stock.
Construction Partners, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 50.8x. The historical average is 45.4x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
Construction Partners, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 17.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.6x.
Construction Partners, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.7%. The historical average is 12.4%.
Based on historical data, Construction Partners, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 50.8x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Construction Partners, Inc. has 15.6% gross margin and 8.5% operating margin.
Construction Partners, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
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Integration and margin volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Growth Premium Priced for Perfection
ROAD trades at 66x trailing earnings and 21.6x EV/EBITDA, per latest multiples, versus peers like PRIM at 16.6x and 10.4x, implying the market expects sustained high growth.
The forward P/E of 40.97 still embeds a steep discount to current earnings, suggesting investors are underwriting continued double-digit organic growth and successful integration of acquisitions. The PEG of 3.53, based on reported figures, indicates that the growth rate implied by the multiple is aggressive relative to historical earnings expansion. If the 54.2% revenue surge is largely inorganic, the market may be overpaying for a roll-up that could face integration hurdles.
Margin Recovery Still Below Peak
Gross margin improved to 16.8% in Q3 2026 from 13.0% in Q2, per financial statements, but remains below the 17.7% peak in Q4 2025, indicating input cost volatility persists.
Operating margin of 10.9% in Q3 2026 is a sharp rebound from 4.8% in Q2, reflecting operating leverage on higher revenue, yet it is still shy of the 11.3% seen in Q4 2025. The thin gross margin buffer means small swings in liquid asphalt or diesel costs can disproportionately impact net income, as evidenced by the negative net margin in Q1 2025. Investors should monitor whether the recent margin expansion is sustainable or a one-off benefit from project mix and commodity tailwinds.
Returns Compress on Rapid Expansion
ROIC dipped to 2.9% in Q3 2026 from 3.3% in Q4 2025, per reported data, as asset growth from acquisitions outpaces earnings, suggesting capital deployment is not yet generating adequate returns.
ROE of 5.9% in Q3 2026 is below the 6.4% in Q4 2025, and both are modest relative to peers like STRL at 36.1% and IESC at 43.8%. The low returns reflect the heavy investment in goodwill and PPE, which now constitute 67% of total assets, per the balance sheet. If the acquired businesses do not achieve the projected synergies, the return on capital could remain suppressed, undermining the investment thesis.
Working Capital Drag Eases Slightly
Cash conversion cycle improved to 43 days in Q3 2026 from 52 days in Q2, per financial statements, driven by faster collections, though DSO remains elevated at 56 days.
DSO fell from 63 to 56 days sequentially, indicating better billing and collection discipline, but it is still above the 57-day level in Q4 2025. DPO remained stable at 33 days, suggesting limited supplier leverage. The improvement in CCC is a positive sign, but the working capital swings from project timing, as noted in the cash flow analysis, could reverse in coming quarters.
Debt Load Rises with Acquisition Spree
Debt-to-equity climbed to 1.82 in Q3 2026 from 0.96 in Q4 2024, per balance sheet data, while interest coverage fell to 3.61 from 7.50, indicating reduced debt service comfort.
The D/EBITDA ratio of 12.33 in Q3 2026 is elevated compared to 7.94 in Q4 2024, reflecting the surge in debt to finance acquisitions. Interest coverage of 3.61 is still adequate but down sharply from 7.50, and the negative coverage in Q2 2026 highlights vulnerability to earnings dips. The low D/E of 1.85% mentioned in the intelligence is inconsistent with the reported 1.82, suggesting a possible data discrepancy; investors should rely on the balance sheet figures.
Liquidity Stable but Cash Buffer Thin
Current ratio improved to 1.57 in Q3 2026 from 1.47 a year earlier, per financial statements, but cash dipped to $94.5M, limiting the cushion for unexpected shocks.
The quick ratio of 1.26 indicates that inventory is not a major liquidity concern, but the reliance on receivables and project billings means cash flow timing is critical. With heavy capex and acquisition outflows, the company may need to draw on credit lines if collections slow. The stable current ratio masks the underlying volatility in working capital, as seen in the swing from a $21.3M outflow in Q4 2025 to a $7.5M inflow in Q1 2026.
Misapplied Metric: P/E on Cyclical Earnings
The trailing P/E of 66.06, per valuation data, is misleading for ROAD because earnings are depressed by acquisition costs and commodity swings, obscuring the underlying earning power.
A more appropriate metric is EV/EBITDA, which at 21.65 still appears rich but better captures the cash-generating ability of the asset base. However, even EV/EBITDA fails to adjust for the heavy maintenance capex required to sustain the plant network. Investors should consider a normalized earnings figure that excludes acquisition-related charges and adjusts for the cyclicality of asphalt margins, as the current multiples may overstate the true cost of growth.