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Gulf Island Fabrication Inc (GIFI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc stock (GIFI) is currently trading at $12.00. Gulf Island Fabrication Inc PE ratio is 19.62. Gulf Island Fabrication Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.15. Analyst consensus price target for GIFI is $8.00. WallStSmart rates GIFI as Sell.

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GIFI

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$12.00
$0.00 (0.00%)
52W$5.75
$12.00
Target$8.00-33.3%

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GIFI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Gulf Island Fabrication Inc (GIFI)

Margin of Safety
-194.1%
Significantly Overvalued
GIFI Fair Value
$4.08
Graham Formula
Current Price
$12.00
$7.92 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $4.08
Overvalued
Price $12.00
Graham IV $4.08
Analyst $8.00

GIFI trades 194% above its Graham fair value of $4.08, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc (GIFI) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

35
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc (GIFI) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
1.158/10

Paying $1.15 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
64.49%8/10

64.49% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
1.151
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.885
Undervalued

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc (GIFI) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 2.3/10
PEG RatioValuation
N/A0/10

PEG ratio is negative or unavailable

Operating MarginProfitability
-3.14%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-9.00%0/10

Revenue declining -9.00%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-37.80%0/10

Earnings declining -37.80%, profits shrinking

Market CapQuality
$188M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Profit MarginProfitability
6.45%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Return on EquityProfitability
11.00%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Price/BookValuation
2.046/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc (GIFI) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 35/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 2.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.15) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A), Price/Book (2.04) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -9.00%, EPS Growth at -37.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.00%, Operating Margin at -3.14%, Profit Margin at 6.45%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -9.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. PEG Ratio and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

GIFI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

GIFI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.15x sits near its historical average of 1.05x (60th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 63% below its historical high of 3.13x set in Dec 2006, and 284% above its historical low of 0.3x in Mar 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Gulf Island Fabrication Inc (GIFI) · INDUSTRIALSMETAL FABRICATION

The Big Picture

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 153M with 9% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1100.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 3M in free cash flow and 3M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 9% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Gulf Island Fabrication Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor METAL FABRICATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Gulf Island Fabrication Inc.

Bottom Line

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Gulf Island Fabrication Inc(GIFI)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

METAL FABRICATION

Country

USA

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., is a manufacturer of steel structures, modules and marine vessels in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.