Matrix Service CoMTRX +0.36%70 Gross Margin % is 8.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 6.16. GuruFocus rates MTRX with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Matrix Service Co ranks worse than 89.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Matrix Service Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTRX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.17 Med: 6.16 Max: 9.6
Current: 6.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Matrix Service Co was 9.60%. The lowest was -0.17%. And the median was 6.16%.
MTRX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.59% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs MTRX: 6.22
Matrix Service Co had a gross margin of 8.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Matrix Service Co was 0.00% per year.
Matrix Service Co (NAS:MTRX) 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
Matrix Service Co had a gross margin of 8.30% 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.
Matrix Service Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Matrix Service Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Matrix Service Co'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.
MTRX vs PHOE, ESOA, MCDIF: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Matrix Service Co'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.
Matrix Service Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Matrix Service Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matrix Service Co'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.
Matrix Service Co (MTRX) has a Gross Margin % of 8.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Matrix Service Co and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 6.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Matrix Service Co ranks #1540 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 89.6%.
Is Matrix Service Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Matrix Service Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.30% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 6.16. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Matrix Service Co's value of 8.30% is 59.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matrix Service Co ranks #1540 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Matrix Service Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matrix Service Co's Gross Margin % compare to PHOE and ESOA?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Matrix Service Co ranks #1540 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Matrix Service Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Matrix Service Co's value of 8.30% is 59.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.16 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Matrix Service Co 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 20.71, based on 1,719 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. Matrix Service Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.30% is 59.9% 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 Matrix Service Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matrix Service Co's current Gross Margin % is 8.30%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 6.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matrix Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix Service Co (MTRX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.63, compared to a current price of $13.83 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.30%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 6.16 and 59.9% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. Matrix Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Matrix Service Co (MTRX), the current Gross Margin % is 8.30% 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 Matrix Service Co (MTRX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix Service Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.83 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.63.
GuruFocus considers Matrix Service Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTRX:
Gross Margin %: 8.30% (35% above median its 10-year median of 6.16)
GF Value™: $12.63 vs. price of $13.83 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.9% below the Construction median (#1540 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTRX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matrix Service Co provides engineering, fabrication, construction, maintenance, and repair services prominently to the energy and industrial markets. The company operates through three main segments: Storage and Terminal Solutions, Utility and Power Infrastructure, and Process and Industrial Facilities. These segments cover services like building and maintaining storage tanks and terminals, supporting power delivery and new power generation projects including renewables, as well as plant maintenance and turnarounds for refining and petrochemical industries. Matrix generates revenue by delivering these services to clients in oil, gas, power, and petrochemical sectors across North America and internationally.
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