10-KPeriod: FY2022

EMCOR Group, Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2022

Filed February 23, 2023For Securities:EME

Summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. reported strong revenue growth in 2022, reaching a new annual record of $11.1 billion, an increase of 11.8% from the prior year. This growth was driven by broad-based demand across most of its service segments, particularly in United States construction and building services. Despite this top-line expansion, the company experienced a slight decrease in its gross profit margin to 14.5% from 15.2% in the prior year, largely due to a less favorable project mix and specific project losses within its U.S. construction segments. These margin pressures were partly offset by improved operating leverage in selling, general, and administrative expenses. Looking ahead, EMCOR faces ongoing challenges including supply chain disruptions, inflation, and rising interest rates, which are impacting material costs, labor productivity, and project scheduling. The company is actively managing these challenges through enhanced planning, pricing adjustments, and supplier relationships. EMCOR's strong backlog, reflected in its remaining performance obligations of $7.46 billion, indicates continued demand for its services, providing a solid foundation for future revenue generation. The company also continues its commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Achieved record revenues of $11.1 billion in 2022, an 11.8% increase year-over-year, driven by strong demand across most segments.
  • 2Experienced a slight compression in gross profit margin to 14.5% (from 15.2% in 2021) due to project mix and specific losses, impacting U.S. construction segments.
  • 3Operating income increased to $564.9 million, though operating margin slightly decreased to 5.1% from 5.4% due to lower gross margins.
  • 4Net income attributable to EMCOR increased to $406.1 million, or $8.10 per diluted share, benefiting from higher revenues and reduced share count.
  • 5Remaining performance obligations (backlog) grew significantly to $7.46 billion, indicating strong future demand for services.
  • 6Acquired six companies in 2022 for $100.8 million, enhancing service offerings and geographic presence.
  • 7Increased quarterly dividend by 20% to $0.18 per share, signaling confidence in future performance and commitment to shareholder returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

EMCOR reported record revenues of $11.1 billion in 2022, up 11.8% from 2021. Operating income was $564.9 million, and net income attributable to EMCOR was $406.1 million, or $8.10 per diluted share. The company's gross profit margin was 14.5%.

EMCOR is navigating challenges such as supply chain disruptions leading to material and equipment lead times, inflationary pressures on fuel, materials, and wages, rising interest rates impacting borrowing costs, and skilled labor shortages in certain regions. These factors have affected project scheduling, labor productivity, and, in some cases, gross profit margins.

EMCOR is implementing strategies such as enhanced labor planning and project scheduling, increasing prices where contractually permitted, and leveraging relationships with suppliers and customers. The company also continues to focus on disciplined cost management and operational efficiency.

EMCOR's remaining performance obligations, or backlog, increased to $7.46 billion as of December 31, 2022. This significant backlog, driven by strong demand across various market sectors including commercial, data centers, and life sciences, indicates a robust demand for EMCOR's services and provides a positive outlook for future revenue realization.