Value
6.6/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| P/E | 4.9 |
| P/S | 8.5 |
| EV/EBITDA | 3.5 |
| Fwd P/E | 6.8 |
| PEG | 10.0 |
| Analyst target | 5.0 |
- ▸Forward P/E: 18.8x
- ▸PEG: 0.20
FTI · Why this verdict
Why TechnipFMC (FTI) is rated HOLD
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VerdictHOLD
Overall score6.4/10
ConfidenceMEDIUM
MacroNEUTRAL
Thesis pillars
| Pillar | Expectation | Trend |
|---|---|---|
The company has beaten earnings estimates in all four of its most recently reported quarters with an average positive surprise of approximately 20%, including a 35% beat in the prior quarter — evidence of disciplined execution consistently ahead of market expectations. Earnings | EPS surprise remains positive for each of the next two reported quarters, extending the four-quarter beat streak. | →Stable |
| CounterWith earnings due in 37 days, there is near-term event risk; if a strong quarter merely meets rather than beats expectations, the established pattern of outperformance could be interrupted at a sensitive point close to the analyst price target. | ||
Return on equity of 33% ranks among the top performers relative to sector peers per peer comparison data, and a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9 signals a financially healthy position including improving asset efficiency and favorable leverage trends. Peer rank | Return on equity stays above 20% and Piotroski F-Score remains at 7 or above for the next four reported quarters. | →Stable |
| CounterGross margin scores near the low end of the quality dimension, indicating that top-line profitability may be structurally compressed; any shift in project mix or competitive pricing could erode margins faster than peer-relative return metrics would suggest. | ||
Earnings growth is at the top of its scoring range, consistent with a business translating revenue momentum into accelerating profitability at a rate that outpaces more mature industry peers. Growth | Earnings growth remains positive on a year-over-year basis for the next two reported periods, sustaining the strong growth profile. | →Stable |
| CounterRevenue growth is more moderate than earnings growth, raising the possibility that bottom-line expansion is being driven by operating leverage or one-time cost improvements that may not be repeatable at the same pace going forward. | ||
The stock has reached analyst consensus price targets, and while approximately 7.6% of headroom to the near-term technical resistance remains, a risk/reward ratio of roughly 1.1-to-1 falls below the threshold that would justify new exposure — the setup favors holding over adding. Warnings | A pullback to where upside to resistance exceeds 12%, bringing the risk/reward above 1.5-to-1, would restore a compelling entry point. | →Stable |
| CounterA consistent earnings beat streak and a favorable reward-to-risk direction leave open the possibility that analyst price targets are systematically too conservative; a strong result in the upcoming quarterly report could prompt target upgrades and extend the upside case. | ||
The company has beaten earnings estimates in all four of its most recently reported quarters with an average positive surprise of approximately 20%, including a 35% beat in the prior quarter — evidence of disciplined execution consistently ahead of market expectations.
→StableEarnings
- Expectation
- EPS surprise remains positive for each of the next two reported quarters, extending the four-quarter beat streak.
CounterWith earnings due in 37 days, there is near-term event risk; if a strong quarter merely meets rather than beats expectations, the established pattern of outperformance could be interrupted at a sensitive point close to the analyst price target.
Return on equity of 33% ranks among the top performers relative to sector peers per peer comparison data, and a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9 signals a financially healthy position including improving asset efficiency and favorable leverage trends.
→StablePeer rank
- Expectation
- Return on equity stays above 20% and Piotroski F-Score remains at 7 or above for the next four reported quarters.
CounterGross margin scores near the low end of the quality dimension, indicating that top-line profitability may be structurally compressed; any shift in project mix or competitive pricing could erode margins faster than peer-relative return metrics would suggest.
Earnings growth is at the top of its scoring range, consistent with a business translating revenue momentum into accelerating profitability at a rate that outpaces more mature industry peers.
→StableGrowth
- Expectation
- Earnings growth remains positive on a year-over-year basis for the next two reported periods, sustaining the strong growth profile.
CounterRevenue growth is more moderate than earnings growth, raising the possibility that bottom-line expansion is being driven by operating leverage or one-time cost improvements that may not be repeatable at the same pace going forward.
The stock has reached analyst consensus price targets, and while approximately 7.6% of headroom to the near-term technical resistance remains, a risk/reward ratio of roughly 1.1-to-1 falls below the threshold that would justify new exposure — the setup favors holding over adding.
→StableWarnings
- Expectation
- A pullback to where upside to resistance exceeds 12%, bringing the risk/reward above 1.5-to-1, would restore a compelling entry point.
CounterA consistent earnings beat streak and a favorable reward-to-risk direction leave open the possibility that analyst price targets are systematically too conservative; a strong result in the upcoming quarterly report could prompt target upgrades and extend the upside case.
TrendMatrix Research · core thesis
Engine thesis — one sentence
TechnipFMC has posted four consecutive earnings beats at an average of roughly 20% above estimates, peer-superior return on equity of 33%, and strong earnings growth, but the stock has reached analyst consensus price targets and the risk/reward of roughly 1.1-to-1 is below the threshold that would justify new exposure — making patience the appropriate stance.
Falsifiable statement — pillar-level invalidators below. Engine-derived; not personalized advice.
Per-dimension breakdown
Quality
5.9/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| ROE | 10.0 |
| ROA | 6.1 |
| Gross margin | 0.5 |
| Op margin | 5.6 |
| Net margin | 5.3 |
| Current ratio | 4.4 |
| FCF quality | 6.8 |
| Moat | 6.8 |
| Piotroski F | 7.8 |
- ▸Excellent ROE: 33%
- ▸Strong Piotroski F-Score: 7/9
Growth
7.7/10data confidence 67%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| Rev growth | 5.4 |
| EPS growth | 10.0 |
Momentum
6.7/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| RSI | 5.5 |
| MACD | 6.6 |
| OBV | 10.0 |
| MA position | 4.0 |
| Volume | 7.4 |
- ▸Volume accumulation (rising OBV)
- ▸Above 200-day MA
Sentiment
6.6/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| Analyst rating | 7.5 |
| Price target | 6.9 |
| erm sentiment | 5.0 |
Insider
5.0/10data confidence 50%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| materiality | 5.0 |
| holder change | 5.1 |
- ▸Insider selling (low materiality) — $1,385,256 (0.005% of mkt cap)
Peer rank
4.8/10data confidence 80%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| value rank | 4.3 |
| quality rank | 8.0 |
| growth rank | 6.9 |
- ▸Superior ROE vs peers
Technical
6.3/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| bollinger | 5.6 |
| support resistance | 6.1 |
| 52w position | 7.2 |
Risk (lower is worse)
7.4/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| short interest | 8.1 |
| days to cover | 8.3 |
| volatility | 4.2 |
| put call | 10.0 |
| implied vol | 4.2 |
| beta | 8.8 |
| debt equity | 8.5 |
Catalyst
7.2/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| erm | 5.0 |
| earnings history | 10.0 |
| earnings timing | 5.0 |
| surprise avg | 10.0 |
| dividend safety | 6.0 |
- ▸Perfect beat streak: 4Q
- ▸Dividend: 30.0%
How the verdict was assembled
Engine trigger
Maintain position. Not compelling to add more.
Engine technical detail
verdict_path:
L4:PATH_F_HOLDPassed (6)
- MOMENTUM:6.7>=5.5
- INSIDER:OK
- NEWS_EVENTS:NONE_RECENT
- EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:26d clear
- SEMI_CYCLE_PEAK:CLEAR
- MATERIALS_CYCLE_PEAK:CLEAR
Failed (1)
- ASYMMETRY:0.3<1.5@spot
Warning (1)
- 8K_CSUITE_CHANGE:5.02 (officer departure/appointment)
Reward-to-Risk
0.33
Upside
+2.2%
Downside
6.7%
Sizing output
AVOID
SetupRange Bound — RSI 41 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band
EdgeCatalyst-Driven — Earnings in 26d with 4/4 beat streak
SuitabilityModerate — Balanced profile
Investment implication
None of the engine's positive-conviction paths (C-quality, D-momentum) triggered — the F-path HOLD reflects balanced signals. Strongest-cleared gate: MOMENTUM:6.7>=5.5. Top dim: Growth at 7.7; weakest: Peer rank at 4.8. No conviction either direction.
The strongest dimensions are Growth at 7.7, Risk (lower is worse) at 7.4, and Catalyst at 7.2; the weakest are Peer rank at 4.8, Insider at 5.0, and Quality at 5.9. The V9 engine flagged 1 failed gate with 1 warning, producing an asymmetric reward-to-risk of 0.33 and an engine sizing output of AVOID.
What would invalidate the thesis
Falsifying conditions — when triggered, the corresponding pillar's thesis is invalidated.
- P1Consistent Earnings Overdelivery
Trip ifEPS surprise falls below 0% for 2 consecutive quarters.
- P2Peer Superior Quality Returns
Trip ifReturn on equity falls below 15% for 2 consecutive quarters.
- P3Strong Earnings Growth Profile
Trip ifEarnings growth falls below 0% for 2 consecutive reported quarters.
- P4Analyst Target Reached Thin Setup
Trip ifStock price falls to $62.00 or below, restoring more than 18% upside to the technical resistance level.