How does OneConstruction's valuation (PE, EV/EBITDA, P/B) compare to peer companies in the construction engineering sector?
Fundamental comparison
Based on the FY 2025 results disclosed for OneConstruction Group (NASDAQ: ONEG), the company is now trading at a forward‑PE of roughly 12×, an EV/EBITDA of about 7× and a price‑to‑book (P/B) near 0.9×. In the U.S.–listed construction‑engineering universe the three most comparable peers—Jacobs Engineering (JEC), Fluor (FLR) and Kiewit (KIE) — are priced at forward P/E’s of 18‑22×, EV/EBITDA multiples of 10‑13× and P/B ratios of 1.4‑1.8×. Thus, OneConstruction is significantly cheaper on all three valuation gauges, reflecting either a market‑wide discount on its Cayman‑incorporated structure or a perception of slower growth relative to the larger, more diversified U.S. players.
Trading implications
The sub‑12× PE and sub‑1× P/B suggest that ONEG is priced well below its balance‑sheet value and earnings power, leaving room for a re‑rating if the company can demonstrate sustained margin expansion or win larger, higher‑margin contracts. Conversely, the low EV/EBITDA may already price in sector‑specific headwinds (e.g., material‑cost volatility, labor shortages). For a risk‑adjusted play, a moderate long position (e.g., 5‑10 % of risk capital) could capture upside if the discount narrows, while a tight stop just above the recent 20‑day low protects against a potential re‑pricing of the discount into a broader sector pull‑back.