ShimmickSHIM +12.24%26 Gross Margin % is 12.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 250% above its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates SHIM with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, Shimmick ranks worse than 83.29% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Shimmick's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.9 Mil. Shimmick's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $88.0 Mil. Therefore, Shimmick's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shimmick's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHIM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.19 Med: 3.54 Max: 8.67
Current: 8.67
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shimmick was 8.67%. The lowest was -23.19%. And the median was 3.54%.
SHIM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.29% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs SHIM: 8.67
Shimmick had a gross margin of 12.38% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shimmick was 0.00% per year.
Shimmick (NAS:SHIM) 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
Shimmick had a gross margin of 12.38% 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.
Shimmick Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shimmick Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shimmick'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.
SHIM vs BLNK, SKBL, VATE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Shimmick'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.
Shimmick Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Shimmick's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shimmick'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.
Shimmick (SHIM) has a Gross Margin % of 12.38% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shimmick and its competitors. This is 250% above median its historical median of 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimmick ranks #1436 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Shimmick's Gross Margin % too high?
Shimmick's current Gross Margin % of 12.38% is 250% above median its 10-year median of 3.54. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Shimmick's value of 12.38% is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shimmick ranks #1436 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shimmick has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimmick's Gross Margin % compare to BLNK and SKBL?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Shimmick ranks #1436 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shimmick in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Shimmick's value of 12.38% is 40.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Shimmick 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 1,724 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. Shimmick's current Gross Margin % of 12.38% is 40.2% 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 Shimmick 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. Shimmick's current Gross Margin % is 12.38%, which is 250% above median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimmick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimmick (SHIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $4.05 — trading 94.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.38%, which is 250% above median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 40.2% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. Shimmick's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 4 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 Shimmick (SHIM), the current Gross Margin % is 12.38% 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 Shimmick (SHIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimmick stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.05 is trading 94.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08.
GuruFocus considers Shimmick to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHIM:
Gross Margin %: 12.38% (250% above median its 10-year median of 3.54)
GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $4.05 (94.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.2% below the Construction median (#1436 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shimmick Corp is engaged in delivering turnkey infrastructure solutions that strengthen critical markets across water, energy, climate resiliency, and sustainable transportation. It selectively focuses on the following types of infrastructure projects: Water Treatment, Water Resources, and Other Critical Infrastructure. In water treatment projects the company expands, rehabilitates, upgrades, builds and rebuilds water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. In Other Critical Infrastructure projects, It builds, retrofits, expands, rehabilitates, operates, and maintains critical infrastructure, including mass transit, bridges, and military infrastructure. The company has one operating and reportable segment: infrastructure solutions. All of its revenue is derived from the United States.
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