GenusPlus Group (ASX: GNP) is on the cusp of becoming a billion-dollar company. At the time of writing, its market capitalisation has surged to $992 million, capping off an extraordinary 12-month run that's seen the share price rocket more than 145%.
The latest leg higher came after the power and communications infrastructure specialist reported record FY25 results and announced another contract win. While the Alinta deal wasn't transformational on its own, it adds to a growing list of wins that showcase the company's expanding presence in Australia's energy transition.
What does GenusPlus do?
Founded in 2017, GenusPlus designs, builds, and maintains Australia's power and communications infrastructure. Its services range from overhead and underground powerline construction to renewable energy projects, substations, and high-voltage testing.
The business operates three divisions:
- Communications: Supporting the rollout and maintenance of fibre networks, data cabling, and communications upgrades.
- Infrastructure: Delivering end-to-end solutions for transmission and distribution networks, connecting the grid through design, construction, and maintenance.
- Industrial Services: Providing integrated electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical support for substations, process plants, and heavy industry.
By spanning the entire asset lifecycle — from planning and design through to operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning — GenusPlus has positioned itself as a full-service partner to utilities, mining companies, and governments navigating the energy transition.
Record FY25 results
In September, Genus posted its strongest ever full-year result:
- Revenue rose 36% to $751 million
- Operating earnings (EBITDA) jumped 49% to $67.4 million
- Profits (NPAT) surged 84% to $35.4 million
- Final fully franked dividend increased 44% to 3.6 cents per share
Importantly, growth wasn't just acquisition-driven. Organic revenue grew nearly 20%, and organic operating earnings rose around 31%. That highlights the company's ability to win new work in addition to bolt-on deals.
The order book tells a similar story, with $2 billion of secured work and a further $2.4 billion tender pipeline. Management is targeting earnings growth of 20% to 25% in FY26, slower than last year's pace, but impressive given the scale now reached.
The latest contract win
Just recently, Genus revealed it has been selected by Alinta Energy to deliver the 100MW/200MWh Wagerup Battery Energy Storage System in WA. The $50 million job will involve around 100 staff and extend its track record in battery projects.
This follows a $105 million Reeves Plains BESS contract in June. Together, these deepen ties with a key customer and build recurring, relationship-driven work that smooths out earnings between larger transmission projects.
A billion-dollar company in the making
With the share price up sharply and market cap brushing $1 billion, GenusPlus is attracting attention beyond the small-cap crowd.
Management's balanced approach, mixing mega-projects with medium-sized EPC work and recurring service contracts, aims to deliver sustainable growth while avoiding the pitfalls of sector volatility.
If execution continues, GenusPlus could soon join the ranks of Australia's billion-dollar infrastructure leaders.
