ABM Industries (ABM)
Market Price (12/17/2025): $46.05 | Market Cap: $2.9 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services
ABM Industries (ABM)
Market Price (12/17/2025): $46.05Market Cap: $2.9 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Environmental & Facilities Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.1%, Dividend Yield is 2.2% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -47%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -56% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 53% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 31% | Key risksABM key risks include [1] reduced service demand from ongoing softness in the commercial real estate market driven by hybrid work, Show more. | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Building Management Systems, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.1%, Dividend Yield is 2.2% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 31% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Building Management Systems, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -47%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -56% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 53% |
| Key risksABM key risks include [1] reduced service demand from ongoing softness in the commercial real estate market driven by hybrid work, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
ABM Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are the key points for why ABM Industries' stock may have moved negatively: 1. Adjusted EPS Miss: ABM Industries reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 that fell short of analyst estimates. 2. Impact of Self-Insurance Adjustments: The reported earnings miss was significantly influenced by prior year self-insurance adjustments, including a $22.2 million pre-tax impact that reduced the adjusted EBITDA margin.
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Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| ABM Return | 2% | 10% | 11% | 3% | 16% | -9% | 36% |
| Peers Return | 9% | 31% | 5% | 24% | 41% | 12% | 193% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| ABM Win Rate | 42% | 50% | 75% | 50% | 67% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 58% | 62% | 42% | 58% | 73% | 53% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| ABM Max Drawdown | -46% | -2% | -6% | -12% | -11% | -20% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -41% | -9% | -20% | -8% | -2% | -9% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: EME, ARMK, CTAS, RSG, WM. See ABM Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | ABM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -29.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 41.5% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 659 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -49.6% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 98.3% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 232 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -42.2% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 72.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 803 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -61.3% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 158.1% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 2179 days | 1480 days |
Compare to FTDR, BV, MEG, MDRN, SEAH
In The Past
ABM Industries's stock fell -29.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/22/2022. A -29.3% loss requires a 41.5% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 19.8% | 19.8% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 4.2% | 4.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 19.8% | 19.8% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 4.2% | 4.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 201.09 |
| Mkt Cap | 46.8 |
| Rev LTM | 16,373 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,972 |
| FCF LTM | 1,425 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,309 |
| CFO LTM | 1,684 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,547 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 7.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 8.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 11.5% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.8% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 13.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 13.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 13.9% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 14.0% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 8.4% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 8.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 46.8 |
| P/S | 2.7 |
| P/EBIT | 21.8 |
| P/E | 32.4 |
| P/CFO | 19.5 |
| Total Yield | 4.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.6% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 3.7% |
| 3M Rtn | -1.2% |
| 6M Rtn | -5.2% |
| 12M Rtn | 2.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | 55.9% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 2.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -3.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -17.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -11.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -18.0% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Industry | 4,089 | 4,096 | 2,854 | 3,158 |
| Manufacturing & Distribution | 1,527 | 1,445 | 1,363 | 956 |
| Aviation | 926 | 804 | 651 | 681 |
| Education | 880 | 835 | 831 | 809 |
| Technical Solutions | 674 | 627 | 530 | 507 |
| Elimination of inter-segment revenues | -122 | |||
| Total | 8,096 | 7,807 | 6,229 | 5,988 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Industry | 316 | 335 | 286 | 254 |
| Manufacturing & Distribution | 162 | 162 | 156 | 84 |
| Aviation | 60 | 29 | 32 | -60 |
| Technical Solutions | 53 | 64 | 49 | 10 |
| Education | 50 | 47 | 62 | -41 |
| Adjustment for tax credits for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions | 0 | -1 | ||
| Government Services | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 |
| Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical | -4 | -2 | -1 | -2 |
| Corporate | -227 | -284 | -375 | -147 |
| Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation | -2 | -2 | ||
| Total | 410 | 349 | 206 | 96 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 9/5/2025 | 0.3% | -2.7% | -2.6% |
| 6/6/2025 | -9.1% | -9.6% | -4.1% |
| 3/12/2025 | -8.7% | -5.9% | -8.6% |
| 12/18/2024 | -8.4% | -7.4% | -1.5% |
| 9/6/2024 | -8.6% | -12.0% | -8.2% |
| 6/6/2024 | 1.3% | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 3/7/2024 | 6.3% | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| 12/13/2023 | 17.9% | 5.1% | -4.7% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| # Negative | 13 | 16 | 16 |
| Median Positive | 6.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% |
| Median Negative | -8.4% | -7.1% | -7.3% |
| Max Positive | 20.0% | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Max Negative | -13.6% | -17.7% | -30.5% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 7312025 | 9052025 | 10-Q 7/31/2025 |
| 4302025 | 6062025 | 10-Q 4/30/2025 |
| 1312025 | 3122025 | 10-Q 1/31/2025 |
| 10312024 | 12192024 | 10-K 10/31/2024 |
| 7312024 | 9062024 | 10-Q 7/31/2024 |
| 4302024 | 6062024 | 10-Q 4/30/2024 |
| 1312024 | 3072024 | 10-Q 1/31/2024 |
| 10312023 | 12182023 | 10-K 10/31/2023 |
| 7312023 | 9072023 | 10-Q 7/31/2023 |
| 4302023 | 6072023 | 10-Q 4/30/2023 |
| 1312023 | 3082023 | 10-Q 1/31/2023 |
| 10312022 | 12212022 | 10-K 10/31/2022 |
| 7312022 | 9092022 | 10-Q 7/31/2022 |
| 4302022 | 6092022 | 10-Q 4/30/2022 |
| 1312022 | 3092022 | 10-Q 1/31/2022 |
| 10312021 | 12222021 | 10-K 10/31/2021 |
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