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February 2018
Architecture Engineering & Environmental Services
Sectorwatch
AEC industry dealmaking got off to an active start in 2018, averaging more than a deal announced per day during the month of January. With a U.S. infrastructure plan potentially around the corner, expect AEC firms to continue to bolster their capabilities through M&A over the coming months.
Industry Trends:
- Current revenue growth rate is less than the average of the last 3 years, indicating that the market may be flattening or declining
- Current gross profit margin is less than the average of the last 3 years gross profit margins, indicating customer pricing power
- Current EBITDA margin exceeds the average of the last 3 years EBITDA margin, a condition that may attract new entrants