Mota Engil SGPS SA
ELI:EGL
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Mota Engil SGPS SA
Mota-Engil SGPS SA engages in the provision of construction, engineering, waste, and water supply services. The firm divides its business into three main segments: Engineering and Construction; Environment and Services, and Transport Concessions. In the Engineering and Construction division, it carries out various engineering works, including bridges, railways, ports, airports, dams, highways, roads, canals and tunnels, among others. The Environment and Services division is involved in the management of solid urban and industrial waste; rehabilitation of pipelines and maintenance of buildings, and landscape architecture services, among others. The Transport Concessions division, operated by the Company’s subsidiary Ascendi Group SGPS, is active in the management of motorways and expressways. In addition, the Company focuses on activities in the tourism sector.
Mota-Engil SGPS SA engages in the provision of construction, engineering, waste, and water supply services. The firm divides its business into three main segments: Engineering and Construction; Environment and Services, and Transport Concessions. In the Engineering and Construction division, it carries out various engineering works, including bridges, railways, ports, airports, dams, highways, roads, canals and tunnels, among others. The Environment and Services division is involved in the management of solid urban and industrial waste; rehabilitation of pipelines and maintenance of buildings, and landscape architecture services, among others. The Transport Concessions division, operated by the Company’s subsidiary Ascendi Group SGPS, is active in the management of motorways and expressways. In addition, the Company focuses on activities in the tourism sector.
Record Turnover: Mota-Engil posted record turnover for the first half of 2025, with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.5%, achieved despite headwinds in Europe and Latin America.
Profitability Up: EBITDA margin hit a record 16%, and net profit rose 20% to almost EUR 60 million, with net margin improving to 2.2%.
Strong Backlog: Backlog reached EUR 14.7 billion at the end of June, potentially rising to EUR 16 billion with recent contract wins, reflecting higher quality and profitability.
Debt Reduction: Both net and gross debt were reduced compared to end-2024, with gross debt-to-EBITDA falling below 3x for the first time in years.
CapEx Cut: CapEx dropped nearly 40% year-on-year, aligning with the 7% turnover target and boosting free cash flow.
Guidance Reiterated: Management expects stable turnover in 2025 but continued improvement in margins, cash flow, and a disciplined investment approach.
Regional Strengths: Africa delivered strong growth, offsetting declines in Europe (due to Polish asset sale) and Latin America (post-Tren Maya), with industrial engineering and contract mining leading the way.
