Graham Corporation (GHM) — Stock Score Summary

Graham Corporation (GHM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 73/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (17/100), and Momentum (84/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Graham Corporation designs and manufactures vacuum and heat transfer equipment for defense, space, and energy industries. It has a strong backlog driven by US Navy contracts and refining infrastructure, but its small-cap nature and lumpy revenue recognition make it a candidate for monitoring rather than a core high-conviction holding.

Graham Corporation designs and manufactures highly engineered vacuum, fluid condensation, and heat transfer equipment for the defense, energy, and chemical industries. The company's competitive moat is anchored by its sole-source supplier status for critical US Navy nuclear propulsion programs and its custom engineering capabilities. It operates as a premier niche industrial manufacturer with a highly visible, multi-year defense backlog.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$107.96
Market Cap$1.1B
P/E (TTM)79.97
P/E (Forward)54.25
Price/Book9.03
Return on Equity12.1%
Return on Invested Capital11.9%
Debt/Equity4.61
Gross Margin24.6%
Operating Margin7.0%
Revenue Growth20.5%
Free Cash Flow$-11M

Graham Corporation operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graham Corporation’s (GHM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Graham Corporation (GHM) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (17), and Momentum (84) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Graham Corporation have an economic moat?
Graham Corporation (GHM) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Graham Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Graham Corporation (GHM) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Graham Corporation in?
Graham Corporation (GHM) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).