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APGAPi Group CorporationSell5.6·$40.03+1.70%
SellHigh Confidence
Investment thesis

APG has delivered three beats in four quarters, strong growth, and exceptional free cash flow conversion of 221% of net income, with analysts pointing to roughly 28% upside potential and a reward-to-risk geometry that clears the asymmetry threshold at 1.7-to-1; the primary risk is an elevated beta above 1.6 combined with implied volatility near 94%, which can amplify drawdowns in a risk-off tape even when the underlying fundamentals remain sound.

Thesis pillars

  • Strong Growth ProfileStable
  • Exceptional Free Cash Flow ConversionStable
  • Strong Analyst ConvictionDeteriorating
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APi Group Corporation (APG) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5GrowthHigh Confidence

Industrials · Engineering & Construction

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $40.03: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.7); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

APi Group Corporation provides fire and life safety, security, elevator and escalator, and specialty contracting services through Safety Services and Specialty Services segments across more than 500 locations in over 20 countries. Revenue comes from inspection, service, and... Read more

$40.03+13.8% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#18 of 33 Engineering & Construction
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield3.75%
Stop $37.65Target $45.56(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 2.3:1
Analyst target$52.36+30.8%11 analysts
$45.56our TP
$40.03price
$52.36mean
$55

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $40.03: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.7); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.6/10, high confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 55d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

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About APi Group Corporation

About APi Group Corporation

APi Group Corporation's two segments — Safety Services (fire protection, electronic security, and elevator/escalator services) and Specialty Services (specialty contracting and infrastructure work) — operated across more than 500 locations in over 20 countries in 2025, with a significant union labor force in the U.S. and subcontract labor internationally. The company completed 140 acquisitions since 2005 and carried $3,167 million in goodwill at December 31, 2025. No single customer accounted for more than 5% of total net revenues in 2025.

APi Group earns recurring revenue through an inspection-first go-to-market strategy: the 10-K estimates that every dollar of inspection work sold generates follow-on service revenue, and nearly all facilities with existing life safety systems are required by law to have inspections on at least an annual basis. Master service agreements and recurring inspection contracts provide a base of revenues less sensitive to economic cycles than project-based peers. Capital expenditures are typically less than 1.5% of total net revenues, reflecting the asset-light model; the significant union labor force in the U.S. and subcontract labor internationally allow APi Group to flex workforce capacity in downturns. Supply for piping, steel, sheet metal, fire suppression components, and elevator/escalator parts comes from multiple sources. At December 31, 2025, the company held $2,157 million in credit facility debt, $614 million in senior notes, and $1,840 million notional in interest rate swap agreements that exchange variable for fixed rates.

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APi Group's primary execution risk is a multi-year ERP implementation begun in 2024, designed to harmonize legacy systems across acquired businesses on 'a worldwide basis over the next few years.' ERP transitions of this scope carry risks to internal control over financial reporting: the 10-K explicitly notes that if implementations experience difficulties, internal control over financial reporting could be adversely affected. The rollout compounds the inherent integration complexity of a platform that has executed 140 acquisitions over two decades, adding systems-harmonization overhead to ongoing M&A integration and potentially delaying realization of operational efficiencies.

See also: Industrials · Engineering & Construction

From APi Group Corporation's most recent 10-K filing, extracted June 9, 2026.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-09-04
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Oct 29, 202655d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.7)
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.1): -0.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)20.1
Mkt Cap$17.3B
EV/EBITDA18.8
Profit Mgn4.1%
ROE10.3%
Rev Growth13.3%
Beta1.61
DividendNone
Rating analysts15

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C2.91bearish
IV54%elevated
Max Pain$45+12.4% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
3.6
Growth Rank
3.6
Quality Rank
4.0
GatesMomentum 4.6<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)INSIDER 0.64%=MODERATEMomentum 4.6>=4.5A.R:R 2.3 ≥ 1.5No SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 55d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
28 · Oversold
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $38.53Resistance $44.95

Price Targets

$38
$46
A.Upside+13.8%
A.R:R2.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Analyst Consensus

Analysts15
Consensus4.3/5
Avg Target$52

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-29 (55d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is APG stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $40.03: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.7); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $37.65. Score 5.6/10, high confidence.

What is the APG stock price target?

Take-profit target: $45.56 (+13.8% upside). Prior stop was $37.65. Stop-loss: $37.65.

What are the risks of investing in APG?

V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.7); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.1): -0.5.

Is APG overvalued or undervalued?

APi Group Corporation trades at a P/E of N/A (forward 20.1). TrendMatrix value score: 6.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about APG?

15 analysts cover APG with a consensus score of 4.3/5. Average price target: $52.

What does APi Group Corporation do?APi Group Corporation provides fire and life safety, security, elevator and escalator, and specialty contracting...

APi Group Corporation provides fire and life safety, security, elevator and escalator, and specialty contracting services through Safety Services and Specialty Services segments across more than 500 locations in over 20 countries. Revenue comes from inspection, service, and monitoring contracts under statutory mandates and long-term master service agreements, with no single customer exceeding 5% of net revenues in 2025.

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