EMCOR Group, Inc.EME
EMCOR Group, Inc. Fair Value Disclosure
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
For disclosure purposes, we utilize a fair value hierarchy to categorize qualifying assets and liabilities into three broad levels based on the priority of the inputs used to determine their fair values. The hierarchy, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs, is comprised of the following three levels:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 – Observable inputs, other than Level 1 inputs, that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following tables summarize the assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset Category | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (1) | $ | 1,111,968 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,111,968 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation plan assets (2) | 75,627 | — | — | 75,627 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,187,595 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,187,595 | |||||||||||||||
Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset Category | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (1) | $ | 1,339,550 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,339,550 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation plan assets (2) | 61,242 | — | — | 61,242 | |||||||||||||||||||
Restricted cash (3) | 845 | — | — | 845 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,401,637 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,401,637 | |||||||||||||||
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(1)Cash and cash equivalents consist of deposit accounts and money market funds with original maturity dates of three months or less, which are Level 1 assets. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had $870.5 million and $1.09 billion, respectively, in money market funds. From time to time, we have cash balances in certain of our bank accounts that exceed federally insured limits.
(2)Deferred compensation plan assets are classified as “Other assets” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3)Restricted cash is classified as “Prepaid expenses and other” in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Restricted cash represents cash held in account for use on customer contracts.
NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
We have recorded goodwill and identifiable intangible assets in connection with our business acquisitions. Such assets are measured at fair value at the time of acquisition based on valuation techniques that appropriately represent the methods which would be used by other market participants in determining fair value. We determine the fair value of our trade name intangible assets by utilizing the relief from royalty payments methodology. This approach involves two steps: (a) estimating a reasonable royalty rate for the trade name and (b) applying this royalty rate to a net revenue stream and discounting the resulting cash flows to determine fair value. Key assumptions under this method are future revenues, royalty rate, and discount rate. The fair value of our intangible assets related to contract backlog and customer relationships is determined using the multi-period excess earnings method. Key assumptions in the valuation of customer relationship intangible assets are revenue growth, operating margin, customer attrition rate, and discount rate. Backlog intangible assets are based on future revenue from contracts already awarded at the time of acquisition. Key assumptions in the valuation of backlog intangible assets include operating margin and discount rate. Other assumptions utilized in these valuation techniques include tax rate and contributory asset charges. In addition, goodwill, intangible assets, and certain other long-lived assets are tested for impairment using similar valuation methodologies to determine the fair value of such assets. Periodically, we engage an independent third-party valuation specialist to assist with the valuation process, including the selection of appropriate methodologies and the development of market-based assumptions. The inputs used for these nonrecurring fair value measurements represent Level 3 inputs.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We believe that the carrying values of our financial instruments, which include accounts receivable and other financing commitments, approximate their fair values due primarily to their short-term maturities and low risk of counterparty default. Although there were no outstanding borrowings under our 2023 Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the carrying value of any debt associated with this agreement would approximate its fair value due to the variable rate on such debt.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Feb 22, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Feb 23, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 | |
About Fair Value Disclosures
Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.
Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.