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Concrete Pumping HoldingsBBCP -0.29%65 Gross Margin % is 38.63% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 40.77. GuruFocus rates BBCP with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Concrete Pumping Holdings ranks better than 80.64% on this metric.
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
Concrete Pumping Holdings had a gross margin of 38.63% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Concrete Pumping Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Concrete Pumping Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
BBCP vs BWMN, ORN, MCDIF: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Concrete Pumping Holdings'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.
Concrete Pumping Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Concrete Pumping Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Concrete Pumping Holdings'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.
Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP) has a Gross Margin % of 38.63% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Concrete Pumping Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.77. Over the past decade, Concrete Pumping Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.29 to 45.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Concrete Pumping Holdings ranks #334 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Concrete Pumping Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Concrete Pumping Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 38.63% is near median its 10-year median of 40.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.29 to a high of 45.12. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Concrete Pumping Holdings' value of 38.63% is 86.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Concrete Pumping Holdings ranks #334 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Concrete Pumping Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Concrete Pumping Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to BWMN and ORN?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Concrete Pumping Holdings ranks #334 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Concrete Pumping Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Concrete Pumping Holdings' value of 38.63% is 86.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Concrete Pumping Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.29 to 45.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.77 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Concrete Pumping Holdings has consistently been above 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 1,725 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. Concrete Pumping Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 38.63% is 86.6% above 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 Concrete Pumping Holdings 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. Concrete Pumping Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 38.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Concrete Pumping Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.31, compared to a current price of $10.46 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.77 and 86.6% above the Construction industry median of 20.70. Concrete Pumping Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP), the current Gross Margin % is 38.63% as of Apr. 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 Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concrete Pumping Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.46 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.31.
GuruFocus considers Concrete Pumping Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BBCP:
Gross Margin %: 38.63% (near median its 10-year median of 40.77)
GF Value™: $7.31 vs. price of $10.46 (43.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.6% above the Construction median (#334 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BBCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Concrete Pumping Holdings Inc is a provider of concrete pumping services and concrete waste management services in the fragmented United States and United Kingdom markets. Its large fleet of specialized pumping equipment and trained operators enables it to deliver concrete placement solutions. The company's operating segments include U.S. Concrete Pumping, U.K. Operations, and U.S. Concrete Waste Management Services, with the majority of revenue generated from the U.S. Concrete Pumping segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States and the United Kingdom, generating majority of its revenue from the United States.
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