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Primoris ServicesPRIM +2.46%91 Debt-to-Equity is 0.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates PRIM with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Construction companies, Primoris Services ranks worse than 69.74% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Primoris Services's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PRIM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.28
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Primoris Services was 1.28. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.83.
PRIM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.74% of 1616
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs PRIM: 0.80
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Primoris Services Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Primoris Services Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primoris Services's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Primoris Services's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Primoris Services Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Primoris Services's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primoris Services's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Primoris Services (PRIM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Primoris Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Primoris Services' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Primoris Services ranks #1127 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Primoris Services' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Primoris Services' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 is near median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1.28. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Primoris Services' value of 0.80 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primoris Services ranks #1127 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Primoris Services has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primoris Services' Debt-to-Equity compare to KBR and TPC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Primoris Services ranks #1127 out of 1616 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Primoris Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Primoris Services' value of 0.80 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Primoris Services' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Primoris Services has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Primoris Services's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.80 is 100% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Primoris Services and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primoris Services's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primoris Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primoris Services (PRIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $80.86, compared to a current price of $82.86 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 100% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. Primoris Services' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Primoris Services (PRIM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Primoris Services (PRIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primoris Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.86 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $80.86.
GuruFocus considers Primoris Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PRIM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.80 (near median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $80.86 vs. price of $82.86 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Construction median (#1127 of 1616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Primoris Services Corp is a provider of critical infrastructure services operating mainly in the United States and Canada. The company provides a range of construction, maintenance, replacement, and engineering services. The Utilities segment operates throughout the United States and specializes in a range of services, including the construction and maintenance of new and existing natural gas and electric utility distribution and transmission systems, and communications systems. The Energy segment operates throughout the United States and Canada and specializes in a range of services that include engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services to various industries. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Energy segment.
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