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Debt/Equity 0.36
100% 50% 50% 0%
Value Score
P/E (F1) 12.36
Q1 (Current Qtr) Q2 (Next Qtr) F1 (Current Year) F2 (Next Year)
P/E (F1) Rel to Industry -2.34
Revisions: 2 Revisions: 2 Revisions: 2 Revisions: 0
PEG Ratio 0.96 Up: 0 Down: 2 Up: 1 Down: 1 Up: 1 Down: 1 Up: 0 Down: 0
P/CFO 15.24
Reported: 1.31 Reported: 1.35 Reported: 1.00 Reported: 0.77 Average 4 Qtr
Surprise
Estimate: 1.22 Estimate: 1.19 Estimate: 0.88 Estimate: 0.67
Q End 09/18 Q End 06/18 Q End 03/18 Q End 12/17
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11/22/2018
Overview
California-based Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC) is one of
the leading providers of professional, technical and construction
services to industrial, commercial and governmental clients.
On Oct 21, 2018, Jacobs announced that the company has agreed to
offload its ECR business unit to Australia’s WorleyParsons Ltd., as it
intends to focus more on “highest-margin growth businesses”.
The deal, which is expected to close in the first half of calendar 2019,
is valued at $3.3 billion. Jacobs will receive $2.6 billion in cash and around $700 million worth of shares that equals to about 11% stake
in WorleyParsons.
Jacobs is benefiting major government customers across the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, intelligence community
and NASA. Jacobs derived 23% of the fiscal 2018 revenues, directly or indirectly, from agencies of the U.S. federal government.
Meanwhile, within its commercial markets, the 5G wireless build-out continues to provide a robust opportunity. Importantly, the
company’s ATEN business is executing well and is positioned to deliver double digit increase in profits on a year-over-year basis in
fiscal 2019. These positives are likely to continue to drive Jacobs’ bottom-line in the upcoming quarters.
Strong Backlog: Efficient project execution has been one of the main characteristics that is driving Jacobs’ performance since the
past few quarters. The company’s ongoing contract wins are a testimony to the fact. In the last few months, Jacobs secured several
contracts from renowned institutions and public-sector agencies like the ENCINA Chemicals, LLC, Sasol Group Technology, Shell
Oil Company, Chevron Products Company, the U.S. Army, Equate Petrochemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation,
TransCanada Corporation, Sellafield Ltd, Saudi Aramco, Suncor Energy, Sipchem Lubrizol, Kraton Corporation and Codelco. Such
lucrative deals are expected to escalate the company's revenues in the upcoming quarters. Jacobs believes that new contract wins
will continue to boost its competency going forward.
Backlog at the end of fiscal 2018 was $27.3 billion, increasing 38% year over year on a reported basis and 2% on a pro-forma basis.
Higher-margin ATEN and BIAF line of businesses continue to see a robust pipeline of government and infrastructure-spending
programs.
The company expects gross margin backlog to grow more than 150 bps upon completion of the sale of ECR business, mainly due to
the higher-margin mix of the remaining ATEN and BIAF portfolio.
Accretive Acquisitions & Divestiture: Jacobs is reinforcing business on the back of meaningful business acquisitions. In sync with
this, in August 2017, the company acquired a prominent data analytics and cyber security company — Blue Canopy — in a bid to
expand its federal civilian information technology services’ business. Furthermore, the company has successfully acquired
(December 2017) CH2M HILL Companies Ltd. (CH2M) for approximately $2.9 billion. Through the CH2M buyout, Jacobs foresees
to accrue cost synergies worth nearly $175 million, even after ECR sale, on exiting fiscal 2019.
Meanwhile, in October 2018, Jacobs agreed to offload its ECR business unit to Australia’s WorleyParsons Ltd., as it intends to
focus more on “highest-margin growth businesses”.
Reasons To Sell:
Competitive Pressure: Low-entry barriers in engineering, architectural, consulting and Jacobs' business remains
designing market segments have escalated threats of market rivalry for Jacobs. Poor exposed to stiff industry
competency or business inefficiencies in the long run might diminish the market share rivalry and currency
and profitability of Jacobs from such business fragments. Moreover, the maintenance headwinds.
and construction sites of the company are subject to certain risks related to safety
issues. Any adverse happenings at these sites might generate severe financial losses
for the company.
Currency Headwind: Jacobs intends to underpin its business through increased business internationalization. In fiscal 2018,
approximately 36% of its revenues were earned from clients outside the United States. However, constant appreciation of the U.S.
dollar with respect to other major currencies such as Euro and Yen might continue to hurt its overseas market revenues as well as
profitability. This is because a strengthening dollar raises the prices of the company’s construction services and subsequently,
renders them less competent in markets with relatively lower exchange rates.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 (ended Sep 28, 2018) Report Date Nov 20, 2018
results, wherein earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.4% but revenues Sales Surprise NA
lagged the same by 2.5%. EPS Surprise 7.38%
Quarterly EPS 1.31
The company’s adjusted earnings in the reported quarter were $1.31 per share, increasing
Annual EPS (TTM) 4.43
34% from the year-ago figure of 98 cents. The upsurge was driven by accelerated CH2M
cost savings along with strong operational execution.
In the quarter under review, Jacobs’ revenues totaled $4,142.6 million, reflecting healthy growth of 56% from the year-ago quarter (up
7% on a pro-forma basis). The improvement was driven by healthy segmental businesses.
Backlog at the end of fiscal 2018 was $27.3 billion, increasing 38% year over year.
The company reports revenues in three segments — Aerospace, Technology, Environmental and Nuclear; Buildings, Infrastructure and
Advanced Facilities; and Energy, Chemicals and Resources. The segmental information is briefly discussed below:
Revenues from the Aerospace, Technology, Environmental and Nuclear segment were $1,299.1 million, increasing 100.3% year over
year. It represented 31.4% of the total revenues in the reported quarter. Backlog at the end of the quarter was roughly $8.86 billion, up
39.3% year over year.
Revenues from the Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities segment totaled $1,687.6 million, increasing 67.6% year over year.
The segment accounted for 40.7% of its revenues in the quarter under review. Backlog at the end of the quarter was roughly $11.38
billion, up 67.6% year over year.
Revenues from the Energy, Chemicals and Resources segment totaled $1,155.9 million, increasing 15.8% year over year. The
segment contributed 27.9% to the reported quarterly revenues. Backlog at the end of the quarter was roughly $7.07 billion, up 6.4%
year over year.
Margins Profile
In the quarter under review, Jacobs’ cost of contracts surged 53.8% year over year to $3,351.2 million and represented 80.9% of
revenues compared with 82.1% in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted gross margin increased 130 bps year over year to 19.2%. Adjusted
selling, general and administrative expenses flared up 56% year over year to $516 million and represented 12.5% of revenues, flat year
over year.
At fiscal 2018-end, Jacobs’ cash and cash equivalents were $793.4 million, up from $774.2 million at the end of fiscal 2017. Long-term
debt balance decreased to $2.15 billion from $2.35 billion at the end of fiscal 2017.
Adjusted earnings came in at $4.47 per share, reflecting an increase of 38% year over year. Revenues were $15 billion during the fiscal
year, increasing 49.5% from fiscal 2017.
ECR Divestiture
On Oct 21, Jacobs agreed to offload its Energy, Chemicals and Resources (“ECR”) business unit to Australia’s WorleyParsons Ltd.,
as it intends to focus more on “highest-margin growth businesses”.
The deal, which is expected to close in the first half of calendar 2019, is valued at $3.3 billion. Jacobs will receive $2.6 billion in cash
and around $700 million worth of shares that equals to about 11% stake in WorleyParsons.
Buoyed by stellar performance in fiscal 2018, Jacobs expects fiscal 2019 adjusted EBITDA between $920 million and $1 billion
The company expects fiscal 2019 adjusted EPS in the range of $5.00-$5.40 (assuming full-year ECR results). Consistent with its annual
guidance, Jacobs expects adjusted EPS in the range of 85 cents to $1.15, including ECR, in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
Recent News
Jacobs to Serve NASA for an Additional Year in Hampton - Nov 21, 2018
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has received a one-year contract extension from NASA for the Langley Research Center in Hampton,
VA. This Center Maintenance, Operations and Engineering contract is estimated at $46 million, bringing the total contract value to $214
million.
Per the deal, Jacobs will provide facility-related asset management, along with operations and engineering support services. The tenure
of the extended contract will likely begin in October and is extended through September 2019.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that it has agreed to offload its Energy, Chemicals and Resources (“ECR”) business unit to
Australia’s WorleyParsons Ltd., as it intends to focus more on “highest-margin growth businesses”.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that it has won more than $250M for its Aerospace, Technology, Environmental and Nuclear
Unit to spurs growth in Telecommunications business.
Jacobs and London Transport Museum Launch to Create Shape Your City – Oct 16
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that in conjunction with the London Transport Museum and other partners will help bring the
U.K.'s Year of Engineering 2018 to life with a new interactive Future Engineers gallery.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that it has won an engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) contract from Sirius
Minerals PLC, for its new materials handling facility (“MHF”) in Teesside, U.K.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that it has received a 12-month contract extension from the Department of Energy (“DOE”)
for environmental remediation along the Columbia River and some parts of the Hanford site.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that it has won two four-year framework contracts for Aerospace, Technology,
Environmental and Nuclear or ATEN business to provide design and engineering services, as well as safety case production and peer
review services. The contract was awarded by Dounreay Site Remediation Limited (DSRL), a site licensing company.
acobs Engineering Group Inc., announced that in conjunction with its Aurecon Jacobs Mott MacDonald Joint Venture (AJM JV), is to
serve Rail Projects Victoria as a technical advisor. The rail authority has appointed Jacobs to look after the Victorian Rail Infrastructure
Program (VRIP).
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., together with Turner & Townsend announced that it has secured a contract with the United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence for the U.K.'s Defence Equipment and Support or DE&S program. The contract is valued up to $320 million.
Jacobs, Turner & Townsend Win $320M UK Defence Contract - Sep 20, 2018
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., together with Turner & Townsend has secured a contract with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
for the U.K.'s Defence Equipment and Support or DE&S program. The contract is valued up to $320 million. Per the contract, Jacobs
and Turner & Townsend will manage projects for DE&S, part of the country's ministry of defence. Jacobs will aid in temporary project
management and provide logistics support to improve procurement. DE&S provides a wide range of projects to buy and support
equipment and services that the U.K. Armed Forces need to operate efficiently.
Jacobs Engineering Group announced that it has secured a contract in the major transformation program of the Edinburgh City Center,
Scotland. Per the deal, the company will lead the City of Edinburgh Transformation Program to renovate Scottish capital's streets,
public spaces and amenities, to make the city more convenient for residents as well as visitors. The multi-million-dollar investment
program will improve community, economic and cultural life of one the most iconic cities in the world.
Jacobs Engineering Group, through its joint venture Jacobs Engineering S.A. (JESA), has been awarded a four-year contract from the
Millennium Challenge Account-Bénin II (MCA-Benin II) for the implementation of the Benin Power Compact. This move will strengthen
the national electricity infrastructure of the country when completed in 2022. Jacobs will provide engineering, as well as project and
construction management, for four photovoltaic solar power plants, new transmission lines, new substations and a dispatch center.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., in conjunction with GHD, will carry out feasibility study and environmental impact assessment for an
Inland Rail Program in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Jacobs-GHD joint venture (“JV”) has been appointed by the Australian Rail
Track Corporation for a 300-kilometer (km)-long greenfield section of the multi-billion-dollar Inland Rail Program. The JV will provide
engineering design and conduct environmental investigation in order to identify the ideal route for the 40- to 60-meter-wide rail corridor
of the project, namely the Narromine to Narrabri (N2N).
Value Score - -
Cash/Price 0.08 0.13 0.05 0.31 0.17 0.02
EV/EBITDA 20.04 9.81 12.41 7.78 10.56 9.81
PEG Ratio 0.96 1.66 1.68 0.83 2.26 1.54
Price/Book (P/B) 1.55 1.57 3.10 1.83 1.18 1.32
Price/Cash Flow (P/CF) 15.24 9.97 12.98 11.79 7.21 10.60
P/E (F1) 12.36 17.91 17.25 22.57 11.51 12.32
Price/Sales (P/S) 0.62 0.60 2.42 0.30 0.24 0.47
Earnings Yield 8.10% 5.58% 5.79% 4.44% 8.69% 8.12%
Debt/Equity 0.36 0.45 0.67 0.52 0.81 0.25
Cash Flow ($/share) 4.28 1.39 5.82 3.53 4.37 3.21
Growth Score - -
Hist. EPS Growth (3-5 yrs) 1.29% 3.14% 8.12% -11.02% 4.31% 1.96%
Proj. EPS Growth (F1/F0) 18.04% 11.09% 17.77% 13.25% 2.24% 40.10%
Curr. Cash Flow Growth 2.22% 2.86% 9.53% -16.50% -5.75% 19.52%
Hist. Cash Flow Growth (3-5 yrs) 1.58% 1.62% 7.45% -12.63% 16.07% 1.66%
Current Ratio 1.45 1.51 1.29 1.52 1.16 1.86
Debt/Capital 26.48% 30.67% 41.86% 34.26% 44.88% 19.95%
Net Margin 1.19% 4.09% 10.79% 1.21% 0.68% 3.32%
Return on Equity 10.39% 11.15% 17.96% 11.31% 10.16% 8.57%
Sales/Assets 1.19 1.16 0.55 2.10 1.37 1.55
Proj. Sales Growth (F1/F0) 11.02% 0.00% 6.37% -1.69% 3.01% 16.26%
Momentum Score - -
Daily Price Chg 0.25% 0.00% 0.55% 0.63% 2.40% 0.80%
1 Week Price Chg -3.97% 0.00% -0.64% -4.14% 0.67% -1.21%
4 Week Price Chg -13.99% -3.86% 0.13% -7.38% 1.74% 8.11%
12 Week Price Chg -10.13% -12.68% -8.24% -28.52% -6.30% -0.32%
52 Week Price Chg 0.54% -2.78% -0.13% -12.41% -13.97% -7.81%
20 Day Average Volume 1,685,905 17,850 2,691,060 2,232,941 1,414,796 1,510,508
(F1) EPS Est 1 week change -0.10% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
(F1) EPS Est 4 week change 0.96% 0.00% 0.06% -6.00% -8.67% -0.57%
(F1) EPS Est 12 week change 0.58% -0.49% 0.26% -14.43% -8.67% -0.49%
(Q1) EPS Est Mthly Chg 0.87% -4.46% -0.97% -16.72% -21.16% 20.85%
Agreement
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direction. The greater the percentage of estimates being revised higher, the better the score for this
component.
For example, if there were 10 estimate revisions over the last 60 days, with 8 of those revisions up,
and the other 2 down, then the agreement factor would be 80% positive. If, however, 8 were to the
downside with only 2 of them up, then the agreement factor would be 80% negative. The higher the
percentage of agreement the better.
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7-days ago, and the most current estimate The difference between the current estimate and the
estimate from 60-days ago is displayed as a percentage. A larger positive percentage increase will
score better on this component.
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consensus estimate. For example, a stock with a consensus estimate of $1.00, and a most
accurate estimate of $1.05 will have an upside factor of 5%.
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positive upside percentage can be used to help predict a future surprise.
Surprise
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missing if they recently missed).
A stock with a recent track record of positive surprises will score better on this factor than a stock
with a history of negative surprises. These stocks will have a greater likelihood of positively
surprising again.
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