Primoris SOTP Valuation Framework Shows Upside Even Assuming Further Renewables Issues; Upgrade to Overweight
The market is pricing Primoris as if its renewables problems are terminal, but the rest of the business is worth more than the entire current market cap. Adj. EBITDA for the Utilities and Energy segments is on track for $573mn in 2027, yet the stock trades at a 0x EV/EBITDA multiple—a two-turn discount to peers.
Institutional-grade analysis used by equity desks before repricing events. 13 pages.
Report fact snapshot
- Publisher
- JPMorgan
- Date
- 2026-06-29
- Type
- Company Report
- Region
- United States
- Companies
- JPMorgan, Target, Primoris, Upgrade
- Key signal
- $531m
The market assumes that Primoris' renewables cost overruns are a systemic, unresolved problem that will continue to erode shareholder value across all segments.
Actual data shows that Utilities segment continues to execute, Energy ex-Renewables has positive gas momentum, and the company's own guidance includes conservative 'cushion'—yet the stock is pricing in $500mm of negative value for renewables alone, implying the rest of the business is worth less than zero.
The SOTP framework reveals that even under a worst-case scenario for renewables, the non-renewables segments provide a floor above the current stock price, making the risk-reward asymmetric to the upside.
Based on JPMorgan research, June 2026 data and regional breakdowns
Key Signals
Market assigns negative value to Primoris' renewables segment while the rest of the business trades at a deep discount to peers.
Stock trades at 0x EV/EBITDA, a two-turn discount to MTZ and a 12-turn discount to the peer group; JPMorgan's sensitivity analysis shows the market is assigning approximately $500mm of negative value to the renewables segment.
Why it matters: Identifies the exact point where consensus models diverge from actual data—the market is pricing renewables as a liability when it is a call option.
Q2 2026 EBITDA is expected to be the trough at -$5mn, followed by a sequential ramp to $89mn in Q3 and $131mn in Q4.
Q2 2026E Adj. EBITDA: -$5mn; Q3 2026E: $89mn; Q4 2026E: $131mn; FY 2026E: $276mn; FY 2027E: $573mn.
Why it matters: Frames the catalyst window before violent repricing begins—the Q3 2026 ramp is the proof point.
Utilities segment continues to execute and Energy ex-Renewables is seeing positive gas momentum.
Adj. EBITDA for FY 2025 was $531mn, and FY 2027E is $573mn, showing growth in non-renewables segments despite renewables headwinds.
Why it matters: Tracks the capital rotation toward structural winners before it becomes consensus—Utilities and Energy ex-Renewables are the hidden value.
What You Gain From This Report
Decision Insight
Mispricing between the market's negative $500mm renewables valuation and the SOTP framework's upside is not reflected in consensus models.
Missed Risk
Missed risk: ignoring this mispricing means missing a 25%+ re-rating as the market digests the SOTP evidence.
Timing Advantage
Timing advantage: the Q2 2026 EBITDA trough creates a narrow window to position before the Q3 ramp triggers repricing.
What you miss without the full report:
- Company-level positioning and stock picks
- Valuation assumptions and model inputs
- Price target logic and catalyst timeline
Why Institutional Investors Care
Consensus models price Primoris as a single distressed entity, ignoring the SOTP evidence that non-renewables segments alone justify a higher valuation.
Capital should rotate from momentum-driven shorts to patient long positions as the Q2 trough and Q3 ramp provide tangible proof of stabilization.
The catalyst window closes within weeks as Q3 2026 earnings will provide the first evidence of sequential improvement, triggering a re-rating.
Report Summary
The market treats Primoris' renewables cost overruns as a systemic, terminal problem that infects the entire company. But the SOTP framework reveals that the Utilities and Energy ex-Renewables segments alone are worth more than the current market cap, making renewables a deeply discounted call option. This mispricing creates an asymmetric risk-reward opportunity for investors willing to look through the trough.
Institutional Content Below
Full company-level breakdown includes JPMorgan's SOTP valuation framework, sensitivity analysis showing negative $500mm renewables valuation, and price target logic supporting $116 Dec-26 target. Charts and detailed segment assumptions are locked in the full report.
Key Takeaways
- Utilities Execution Steady: The Utilities segment delivered $531mn in adjusted EBITDA for FY 2025, demonstrating consistent performance independent of renewables issues.
- Energy Gas Momentum: The Energy ex-Renewables segment is benefiting from positive gas project momentum, with FY 2027E adjusted EBITDA projected to rebound to $573mn.
- Extreme Valuation Discount: The stock trades at 0x EV/EBITDA, a two-turn discount to MTZ and a 12-turn discount to peers, reflecting excessive pessimism on renewables.
- Clear Catalyst Window: Q2 2026E adjusted EBITDA is expected to trough at -$5mn, followed by a sharp sequential ramp to $89mn in Q3, providing a key proof point.
- Asymmetric Risk-Reward: Even under a worst-case renewables scenario, non-renewables segments provide a valuation floor above the current price, with 25% upside to the $116 target.
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