Opportunities can be found across a range of industries on the ASX share market, including infrastructure and utilities. In this article, I want to talk about the ASX share GenusPlus Group Ltd (ASX: GNP).
Wilson Asset Management picked out GenusPlus as a compelling business in its listed investment company (LIC) WAM Active Ltd (ASX: WAA) portfolio.This LIC aims to target "mispricing opportunities" in the Australian market.
The LIC has just come off a very strong period. The investment portfolio returned 31.4% over the six months to 31 December 2025, and 41.4% over the full year. Of course, past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
Let's get into why the investment team at Wilson Asset Management likes GenusPlus Group.
Why it's a compelling ASX share
WAM describes GenusPlus Group as a specialist power and communications infrastructure provider, delivering transmission, distribution and related services across Australia.
The fund manager noted that during January, the GenusPlus Group share price strengthened 18% after the company upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance, pointing to approximately 35% growth of normalised operating profit (EBITDA) compared to the FY25 normalised EBITDA of $67.4 million.
This strength was driven by better-than-forecast performance from the energy and engineering and services segments.
WAM pointed out that this positive momentum was further underpinned by contract wins and project progression, including its joint venture with ACCIONA being awarded by AusNet the approximately $1.6 billion Western Renewables Link construction contract, subject to approvals.
On top of that, the market received confirmation that construction will proceed on the Ausgrid Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone sub-transmission line works, with a contract value of approximately $140 million. Construction is planned to commence in February 2026.
The fund manager then said:
We remain positive on the outlook, supported by strong organic growth momentum, with the balance sheet in excellent shape to undertake earnings accretive acquisitions.
What is the valuation of the ASX share?
The business has steadily increased its annual dividend per share each year for the last couple of years and the dividends are being hiked at a fast pace. The company grew its FY25 final dividend per share by 44% to 3.6 cents.
In FY25, the company's total revenue rose by 36% to $751.3 million, infrastructure revenue climbed 30% to $415.6 million, energy and engineering revenue climbed 54% to $234.5 million and services revenue soared 38% to $123.2 million.
It's currently trading at 35x FY25's earnings, but the business is clearly expected to deliver further strong growth in the coming years.
At its AGM, the company said that it's well-positioned for organic growth and targeted strategic acquisitions with a focus on expanding its delivery capabilities. It also said that the momentum of new energy projects connecting to the national electricity network market continues to build, which bodes well for the ASX share's foreseeable future.
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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended GenusPlus Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended GenusPlus Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.
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