Granite Construction (GVA): Assessing Valuation After New $24 Million Perris South Metrolink Contract Win

Granite Construction (GVA) just picked up a roughly $24 million contract to overhaul the Perris South Metrolink Station in Riverside County, giving investors another concrete data point on its California transportation pipeline.

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That new Perris South contract slots neatly into a strong year for Granite, with a roughly 31 percent year to date share price return and a powerful five year total shareholder return above 350 percent. This suggests momentum is still firmly on its side.

If this kind of infrastructure driven story has your attention, it might be a good moment to compare Granite with other aerospace and defense stocks benefiting from multi year public spending tailwinds.

With shares up sharply and analysts still seeing upside, investors now face a familiar crossroads: is Granite’s multi year infrastructure runway already embedded in the price, or does today’s valuation still leave room for a fresh leg higher?

Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 14.8% Undervalued

With Granite Construction last closing at $115.45 against a most popular narrative fair value of $135.50, the spread points to meaningful upside if its long term growth story delivers.

Record capital acquisition program (CAP) levels and robust booking momentum provide high confidence in long term growth and visibility through 2026. Recent performance demonstrates that management's strategic initiatives continue to drive substantially better results across key financial metrics.

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Want to see the playbook behind that upside gap? The narrative leans on accelerating earnings power, rising margins, and a future valuation multiple that might surprise you.

Result: Fair Value of $135.50 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, Granite’s deal driven expansion and dependence on public infrastructure funding mean any M&A missteps or spending slowdown could quickly challenge this bullish thesis.

Find out about the key risks to this Granite Construction narrative.

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A great starting point for your Granite Construction research is our analysis highlighting 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.

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