Graham (GHM) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
6 May, 2026Business overview
Operates as a global leader in mission-critical fluid, power, vacuum, heat transfer, and advanced mixing solutions across defense, energy & process, and space markets.
FY25 revenue split: 58% defense, 35% energy & process, 7% space, with a $1.0B market cap and 21% revenue CAGR since FY21.
Defense portfolio benefits from increased U.S. defense budgets and shipbuilding, with 80% of revenue sole-sourced and high barriers to entry.
Energy & process segment sees stable demand in traditional markets and growth in clean energy, SMRs, hydrogen, and international markets.
Space segment is positioned for long-term growth, supporting rocket launches, satellites, and lunar exploration with a 37% CAGR in recent years.
Investment thesis and growth strategy
$516M backlog provides long-term visibility and enables prioritized capital allocation.
Targeting 13-15% adjusted EBITDA margin and >20% ROIC by FY27 through operational excellence and strategic projects.
Diversified end-markets with stable defense and peak-maximized commercial exposure.
Growth-oriented leadership with a proven management team focused on the next phase of expansion.
Phased approach: stabilize, improve, and growth, with recent completion of the stabilize phase and momentum building into improvement and growth.
Recent acquisitions and portfolio expansion
Acquired FlackTek for $35M plus up to $25M earnout, adding advanced materials processing as a scalable third core platform.
FlackTek's proprietary bladeless mixing technology serves defense, energy, space, and industrial markets, with a projected $30M revenue in 2026.
Acquisition of Xdot Bearing Technologies for $1.5M enhances turbomachinery capabilities and fills a key technology gap.
Strategic rationale includes expanding engineered solutions, recurring revenue from consumables, and leveraging a shared customer base.
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