We added Mistras Group (MG) to our index on January 22. We wanted to share this information with you as quickly as possible and, therefore, initially only wrote up a brief note. Here is the full Cliff Note.
Here are the themes we are going for with this Cliff Note.
Themes:
GARP; BigCapMicrocap; Restructuring; Penetrate new markets; Strong EPR (Earnings Power Ranking); InfoArb.
Data:
Price: $7.70
Shares Outstanding: 30.7M
Market Cap: $236M
TTM Revenue: $691M
LT Debt: $175M
Current Portion of LT Debt: $7.5
Cash: $18M
P/E trailing 12 months: 19.7x
P/E 2024 est: 10.27x
EV/S trailing 12 months: 0.6x
EV/S on 2025 revenue est: 0.45x
What they do:
In simple terms, MG inspects and monitors customer assets, while providing data analytics around these activities.
We are a leading "one source" multinational provider of integrated technology-enabled asset protection solutions, helping to maximize the safety and operational uptime for civilization’s most critical industrial and civil assets.
Our core capabilities include Non-Destructive Testing (“NDT”) field inspections enhanced by advanced robotics, laboratory quality control and assurance testing, sensing technologies and NDT equipment, asset and mechanical integrity engineering services, and light mechanical maintenance and access services. We enhance value for our clients by integrating asset protection throughout supply chains and centralizing integrity data through a suite of Industrial Internet of Things ("IIoT") -connected digital software and monitoring solutions.
Nondestructive testing (NDT): Used to inspect and evaluate materials, components, or assemblies without destroying their serviceability.
Field Inspections: Data Management and Services - Monitoring - Laboratory Testing - Maintenance
- Engineering Consulting - Access - Equipment
Industries served: Oil and gas, petrochemical, aerospace and defense, renewable and non-renewable energy, civil infrastructure, and manufacturing industries
Recent financials have been volatile due to cost inefficiencies and project delays due to workflow inefficiencies. Now that a new management team has implemented a restructuring process, it appears these issues have been resolved. The company has named its restructuring ‘Project Phoenix’:
“Strategic program to increase Income from Operations through reductions in corporate administrative overhead and enhancements to pricing.”