AmerescoAMRC -0.32%91 Gross Margin % is 14.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 18.56. GuruFocus rates AMRC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Construction companies, Ameresco ranks worse than 63.2% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ameresco's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $56 Mil. Ameresco's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $401 Mil. Therefore, Ameresco's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.06%.
Warning Sign:
Ameresco Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ameresco's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AMRC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.47 Med: 18.56 Max: 22.06
Current: 15.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ameresco was 22.06%. The lowest was 14.47%. And the median was 18.56%.
AMRC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.2% of 1723
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs AMRC: 15.58
Ameresco had a gross margin of 14.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ameresco was -4.00% per year.
Ameresco (NYSE:AMRC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Ameresco had a gross margin of 14.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Ameresco Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ameresco Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ameresco's Gross 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.
AMRC vs WLDN, EXPO, CDNL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ameresco's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Ameresco Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ameresco's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ameresco's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Ameresco (AMRC) has a Gross Margin % of 14.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ameresco and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 18.56. Over the past decade, Ameresco's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.47 to 22.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Ameresco ranks #1089 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Ameresco's Gross Margin % too high?
Ameresco's current Gross Margin % of 14.06% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 18.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.47 to a high of 22.06. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Ameresco's value of 14.06% is 32.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ameresco ranks #1089 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ameresco has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ameresco's Gross Margin % compare to WLDN and EXPO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ameresco ranks #1089 out of 1723 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ameresco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Ameresco's value of 14.06% is 32.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ameresco's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.47 to 22.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.56 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Ameresco has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,723 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ameresco's current Gross Margin % of 14.06% is 32.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ameresco and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ameresco's current Gross Margin % is 14.06%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 18.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ameresco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ameresco (AMRC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.40, compared to a current price of $27.68 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.06%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 18.56 and 32.1% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. Ameresco's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ameresco (AMRC), the current Gross Margin % is 14.06% as of Mar. 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 Ameresco (AMRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ameresco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $27.68 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.40.
GuruFocus considers Ameresco to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMRC:
Gross Margin %: 14.06% (24% below median its 10-year median of 18.56)
GF Value™: $34.40 vs. price of $27.68 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.1% below the Construction median (#1089 of 1723)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ameresco Inc is an energy infrastructure solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the energy transition. Its comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. Its solutions range from upgrades to facility's energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. Its segments include North America Regions, U.S. Federal, Renewable Fuels, Europe, and Others. The majority of the revenue is derived from North America Regions segment.
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