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May 11, 2026

Madison Air Solutions Specialty HVAC Business Analysis

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Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on Madison Air (MAIR) with a Neutral rating and $44 price target. While the company exhibits industry-leading 26.7% EBITDA margins and strong data center tailwinds, its premium valuation relative to HVAC peers limits near-term upside.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Initiation of Madison Air (MAIR) coverage with a Neutral rating due to a high valuation of 23.8x NTM EV/EBITDA, which sits at the top of the peer group.
  • 2.MAIR maintains best-in-class EBITDA margins (26.7%) driven by a value-based 'Return on Air' pricing strategy in mission-critical environments.
  • 3.Data Centers are the company's fastest-growing segment, projected to grow 25% in 2026 and contribute significantly to organic growth.

Table of Contents

  • Investment thesis
  • Overview of Madison Air
  • 1. High quality asset with leading margin and FCF profile
  • 2. Data Center growth offers upside to medium-term estimates
  • 3. Solid residential HVAC business, but cycle remains sluggish
  • Valuation
  • Summary Financial Statements
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Joe RitchieLuke McCollesterClay Williams, CFA

Securities

MAIRTTAAONCARR

Themes

AI-Driven Infrastructure BuildoutMission Critical Air QualityAsset-Light Industrial Models

Regions

North AmericaUnited States