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January 2019
Architecture Engineering & Environmental Services
The AEC industry is experiencing mixed signals in early 2019, as global equity markets remain volatile and valuations among publicly traded companies have been declining with the broader market. On the other hand, M&A activity remains strong, indicating a positive long-term growth outlook among industry buyers.
Industry Trends:
- Current revenue growth rate exceeds the average of the last 3 years, indicating that market momentum is increasing
- Current gross profit margin exceeds the average of the last 3 years gross profit margin, indicating supplier pricing power
- Current EBITDA margin exceeds the average of the last 3 years EBITDA margin, a condition that may attract new entrants
