Montrose Environmental Grp (MEG) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Montrose Environmental Grp stock (MEG) is currently trading at $22.48. Montrose Environmental Grp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.95. Analyst consensus price target for MEG is $35.67. WallStSmart rates MEG as Sell.
- MEG PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- MEG PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- MEG intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- MEG fair value vs current price
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- Is MEG undervalued or overvalued?
- Montrose Environmental Grp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MEG Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MEG analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Montrose Environmental Grp (MEG) · 8 metrics scored
Smart Score
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, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Montrose Environmental Grp (MEG) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
95.93% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.75x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Montrose Environmental Grp (MEG) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Revenue growing slowly at 2.20% annually
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Montrose Environmental Grp (MEG) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 36/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.95), Price/Book (1.75) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -0.17%, Operating Margin at -1.29%, Profit Margin at -0.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -0.17% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.20% 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. Return on Equity 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.
MEG Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MEG's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.95x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.65x (4th percentile). The current valuation is 88% below its historical high of 7.74x set in Nov 2021, and 31% above its historical low of 0.73x in Mar 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.7x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Montrose Environmental Grp (MEG) · INDUSTRIALS › WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Big Picture
Montrose Environmental Grp is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 831M with 220% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -10.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 220% YoY, reaching 831M. This pace significantly outperforms most WASTE MANAGEMENT peers.
Generating 47M in free cash flow and 52M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -10.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Montrose Environmental Grp maintain 220%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.93, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Debt management: total debt of 370M is significantly higher than cash (7M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor WASTE MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Montrose Environmental Grp.
Bottom Line
Montrose Environmental Grp is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 220% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -10.0% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
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 Montrose Environmental Grp(MEG)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
USA
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. is an environmental services company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.