MasTec Inc (MTZ) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Infrastructure demand drives strong revenue expansion, but high leverage and thin 3.1% net margins keep execution risks elevated.
Investment score: 50/100
Analysis as of
Is MasTec Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
MTZ offers strong top-line exposure to power grid modernization, but its 3.1% net margin and 0.93 D/E balance sheet require cautious positioning after a 48.4% 90-day correction.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 45/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 52/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 68/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 35/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 45/100 (weight 15%)
MasTec Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for MTZ
- Electrification and Clean Energy Backlog Growth
What speaks against MTZ
- Fixed-Price Contract Cost Overruns and Thin Margins
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTZ | 33.5x | 1.1x | 15.3x | 11.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| PWR | 69.8x | 2.8x | 32.6x | 14.4% | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| FIX | 38.9x | 5.0x | 27.7x | 25.7% | 12.8% | 3.9% |
| EME | 22.8x | 1.7x | 14.2x | 19.7% | 7.7% | 3.6% |
| APG | n/a | 1.9x | 21.3x | 29.3% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| STRL | 35.6x | 4.5x | 21.1x | 23.6% | 12.5% | 3.1% |
| Peer median | 35.6x | 2.8x | 21.3x | 23.6% | 7.7% | 3.6% |
Frequently asked questions about MasTec Inc (MTZ)
Is MTZ stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates MasTec Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 50/100. MTZ offers strong top-line exposure to power grid modernization, but its 3.1% net margin and 0.93 D/E balance sheet require cautious positioning after a 48.4% 90-day correction. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is MTZ stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for MTZ is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 50/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.