Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Fair Value 2026

GVA · Engineering & Construction ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

8.5 /10

32 fundamental signals · 10 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (23/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) trades at $124.71, versus a $93.83 median fair value across its 10 active models — 24.8% below the current price. QOC: 8.5/10. Value Trap Risk: 23/100 (SAFE). 10/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $96.68.

Key Facts

Ticker
GVA
Price
$124.71
Quality Score
8.5/10
Value Trap Risk
23/100
Models Active
10/13
Last Updated
Strength: First Chicago suggests +75.0% upside with 62% confidence
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 10-model valuation engine, Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) appears overvalued as of : the median of 10 independent fair value estimates is $93.83, 24.8% below the current price of $124.71. Estimates range from $2.85 to $261.19. GVA scores 8.5/10 on fundamental quality and 23/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. GVA’s -24.8% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Engineering & Construction sector median is -33.6%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Granite Construction Incorporated Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give GVA?

10 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($124.71)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $96.68 -22.5%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $2.85 -97.7%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $90.98 -27.0%
Scenario · High Conviction
 $218.23 +75.0%
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What Is GVA's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 10 independent models · $2.85 to $261.19

CirclFi's 10 active models place Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) between $2.85 and $261.19 per share, a spread of 275% of the median. The median of that range — $93.83 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for GVA, against a current price of $124.71.

Low · EPVHigh · Regime Cross
$2.85median $93.83$261.19
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelEarnings Power Value (EPV)$2.85
Most bullish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$261.19
Model agreement4 bullish · 6 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for GVA. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on GVA, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Granite Construction Incorporated's intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $93.83. Trading at $124.71, the stock is approaching fair value or slight overvaluation (implied return of -24.8%), as 6 of 10 models suggest limited further upside. The most optimistic model, Regime Cross, places fair value at $261.19 (+109.4%), while EPV — the most conservative — estimates $2.85 (-97.7%). This +207.2% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Granite Construction Incorporated's intrinsic worth. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About GVA?

10 of 13 models are currently active for GVA. Of these, 4 models suggest upside while 6 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for GVA is $93.83 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $96.68 on its own, implying -22.5% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does GVA Rank in Engineering & Construction?

Among 53 Engineering & Construction stocks, GVA ranks #15 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.5 places GVA in the top tier.

See all Most Undervalued Engineering & Construction Stocks →

Granite Construction Incorporated's positioning within the Engineering & Construction segment means that book-to-bill ratio plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including electrification tailwinds — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is GVA a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns GVA a score of 23/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

10 of 13 models are active for Granite Construction Incorporated. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Granite Construction Incorporated scores 8.5 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +207.2% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every GVA valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across GVA's 10 active models, average confidence is 52%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Granite Construction Incorporated Stock in 2026? →

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Which Similar Engineering & Construction Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

10 related Engineering & Construction stocks with 13-model coverage

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Read investment analysis: STN · ACA · WLDN · BWMN · APG · ROAD · BBCP · SHIM · FIX · STRL

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to GVA?

7 companies across all industries closest to GVA’s Quality of Company score of 8.5/10.

FOXFox CorporationQOC 8.5OPHCOptimumBank Holdings, Inc.QOC 8.5FOXAFox CorporationQOC 8.5PAYOPayoneer Global Inc.QOC 8.5LEVILevi Strauss & Co.QOC 8.5CVXChevron CorporationQOC 8.5NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: FOX · OPHC · FOXA · PAYO · LEVI · CVX · NVDA

Where Does GVA Sit in CirclFi's Engineering & Construction Rankings?

GVA is ranked against every other Engineering & Construction stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Granite Construction Incorporated’s Valuation?

What is Granite Construction Incorporated's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)'s intrinsic value at $93.83 — the median of 10 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $2.85 to $261.19. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $96.68 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 8.5/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is GVA overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $124.71, 4 of 10 active models suggest GVA may be undervalued, while 6 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 10 fair value estimates is $93.83, 24.8% below the current price of $124.71 — a consensus view that GVA is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Granite Construction Incorporated's business model in Engineering & Construction.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.5 mean for GVA?

Granite Construction Incorporated's QOC of 8.5/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on GVA?

CirclFi analyzes GVA with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 10 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on GVA?

Of the 10 models currently active on GVA, Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bullish at $261.19 per share, and Earnings Power Value (EPV) is the most bearish at $2.85. CirclFi's published fair value for GVA is the median of that range, $93.83, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 275% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is GVA a value trap in 2026?

Granite Construction Incorporated's Value Trap score is 23/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 10-model valuation engine, Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) has a median fair value of $93.83 — 24.8% below the current price of $124.71 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/GVA/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this GVA valuation
  • Financial statements: Granite Construction Incorporated 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000861459) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for GVA as of ; valuations recomputed .

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