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Granite Construction (NYSE:GVA) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Granite Construction EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Granite Construction EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Granite Construction's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
GVA vs LGN, ROAD, MYRG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Granite Construction's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Granite Construction EBITDA Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Granite Construction's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Granite Construction's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Granite Construction (GVA) has a EBITDA Margin % of -11.71% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Granite Construction and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #1310 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Granite Construction's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Granite Construction's current EBITDA Margin % is -11.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #1310 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Granite Construction has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Granite Construction's EBITDA Margin % compare to LGN and ROAD?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #1310 out of 1772 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Granite Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.17. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Construction company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Construction companies is 9.17, based on 1,772 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Granite Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Granite Construction's current EBITDA Margin % is -11.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Granite Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Construction (GVA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $123.82, compared to a current price of $128.32 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -11.71%. Granite Construction's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Granite Construction (GVA), the current EBITDA Margin % is -11.71% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Granite Construction (GVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Construction stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $128.32 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $123.82.
GuruFocus considers Granite Construction to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GVA:
EBITDA Margin %: -11.71%
GF Value™: $123.82 vs. price of $128.32 (3.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Granite Construction Inc engages in the construction and development of various infrastructure projects on behalf of public and private clients in the United States. The company focuses on heavy civil infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, transit facilities, airports, bridges, dams, tunnels, and other infrastructure projects. In addition, the company performs site preparation and infrastructure services for residential development, energy development, and other facilities. The majority of revenue is derived from the company's Construction operating segment, and rest from Materials segment.
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