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Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US3873281071
CUSIP
387328107
IPO Date
Apr 20, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$6.42B
Enterprise Value
$7.73B
EPS (TTM)
$3.64
PE Ratio
32.94
PEG Ratio
0.14
Total Revenue (TTM)
$4.42B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$711.22M
EBITDA (TTM)
$467.37M
Year Range
$69.08 - $137.24
Target Price
$139.50
ROA (TTM)
4.79%
ROE (TTM)
16.37%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Granite Construction Incorporated, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) has returned 4.04% so far this year and 59.76% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GVA has returned 11.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Granite Construction Incorporated

1D
3.03%
1M
-10.74%
YTD
4.04%
6M
9.57%
1Y
59.76%
3Y*
44.02%
5Y*
25.91%
10Y*
11.04%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 25, 1992, GVA's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +32.9%, while the worst month was Jul 2002 at -28.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, GVA closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +27.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 25, 2019 at -28.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.67%11.36%-10.74%4.04%
20250.49%-6.31%-8.54%7.81%10.04%4.69%1.03%14.06%1.88%-6.15%4.49%7.39%32.23%
2024-11.31%14.23%11.12%-2.85%12.23%-0.30%10.47%9.79%5.66%6.02%18.23%-11.60%73.75%
202321.41%1.46%-4.60%-7.18%-5.09%10.28%2.89%0.88%-7.60%6.47%13.51%10.96%46.84%
2022-7.03%-15.87%8.79%-9.60%10.12%-10.35%2.61%0.27%-14.89%32.85%6.79%-2.27%-7.82%
202110.86%16.11%17.48%-5.34%5.93%3.22%-7.49%5.52%-2.13%-6.14%4.74%-0.13%46.80%

Benchmark Metrics

Granite Construction Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 8.68%, beta of 1.00, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 26, 1992.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (98.15%) than losses (90.34%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
8.68%
Beta
1.00
0.20
Upside Capture
98.15%
Downside Capture
90.34%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GVA ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


GVA Risk / Return Rank: 9292
Overall Rank
GVA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9393
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GVA Sortino Ratio Rank: 9494
Sortino Ratio Rank
GVA Omega Ratio Rank: 9191
Omega Ratio Rank
GVA Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
GVA Martin Ratio Rank: 9393
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GVABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.42

0.90

+1.52

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.47

1.39

+2.08

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.42

1.21

+0.21

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.12

1.40

+2.72

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.74

6.61

+7.14

Explore GVA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Granite Construction Incorporated provided a 0.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 30 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52

Dividend yield

0.43%0.45%0.59%1.02%1.48%1.34%1.95%1.88%1.29%0.82%0.95%1.21%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Granite Construction Incorporated. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.13
2025$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.52
2024$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.52
2023$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.52
2022$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.52
2021$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.52

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Granite Construction Incorporated has a dividend yield of 0.43%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Granite Construction Incorporated has a payout ratio of 11.77%, which is below the market average. This means Granite Construction Incorporated returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Granite Construction Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Granite Construction Incorporated was 84.72%, occurring on Mar 17, 2020. Recovery took 1044 trading sessions.

The current Granite Construction Incorporated drawdown is 11.88%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-84.72%Jan 30, 2018536Mar 17, 20201044May 9, 20241580
-75.07%Jul 16, 20071035Aug 19, 20111558Oct 27, 20172593
-53.49%Jan 5, 1999241Dec 16, 1999334Apr 16, 2001575
-53.23%May 15, 2001437Feb 12, 2003601Jul 1, 20051038
-38.8%Mar 13, 1992314Jun 9, 1993164Jan 31, 1994478

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Granite Construction Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Granite Construction Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GVA, comparing it with other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, GVA has a P/E ratio of 32.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GVA compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. GVA currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GVA relative to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, GVA has a P/S ratio of 1.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GVA in comparison with other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, GVA has a P/B value of 5.4. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items