Tutor PeriniTPC +2.56%64 Gross Margin % is 11.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 9.17. GuruFocus rates TPC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Construction companies, Tutor Perini ranks worse than 75.28% 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
Tutor Perini had a gross margin of 11.13% 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.
Tutor Perini Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tutor Perini Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tutor Perini'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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Tutor Perini'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.
Tutor Perini Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Tutor Perini's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tutor Perini'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.
Tutor Perini (TPC) has a Gross Margin % of 11.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tutor Perini and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 9.17. Over the past decade, Tutor Perini's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 11.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Tutor Perini ranks #1297 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Tutor Perini's Gross Margin % too high?
Tutor Perini's current Gross Margin % of 11.13% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 9.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 11.74. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Tutor Perini's value of 11.13% is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tutor Perini ranks #1297 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tutor Perini has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tutor Perini's Gross Margin % compare to KBR and EXPO?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Tutor Perini ranks #1297 out of 1723 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tutor Perini in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Tutor Perini's value of 11.13% is 46.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Tutor Perini's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 11.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.17 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Tutor Perini 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. Tutor Perini's current Gross Margin % of 11.13% is 46.2% 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 Tutor Perini 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. Tutor Perini's current Gross Margin % is 11.13%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 9.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tutor Perini stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tutor Perini (TPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.49, compared to a current price of $83.08 — trading 155.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.13%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 9.17 and 46.2% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. Tutor Perini's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Tutor Perini (TPC), the current Gross Margin % is 11.13% 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 Tutor Perini (TPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tutor Perini stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $83.08 is trading 155.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.49.
GuruFocus considers Tutor Perini to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPC:
Gross Margin %: 11.13% (21% above median its 10-year median of 9.17)
GF Value™: $32.49 vs. price of $83.08 (155.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Construction median (#1297 of 1723)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tutor Perini Corp offers general contracting, construction management, and design-build services to private and public customers. The company constructs and repairs transportation infrastructure, water-treatment facilities, and a wide range of buildings. Tutor Perini has three operating segments: Civil, Building, and Specialty Contractors. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Civil segment, which specializes in public works construction and the replacement and reconstruction of infrastructure. Its civil contracting services include construction and rehabilitation of highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, military and other government facilities, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. Geographically it derives key revenue from the United States.
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