Dycom IndustriesDY +4.05%86 Net Margin % is 4.65% as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates DY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $266.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Dycom Industries ranks better than 57.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dycom Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07 Med: 4.28 Max: 5.24
Current: 4.98
DY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.13% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs DY: 4.98
Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Dycom Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Dycom Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dycom Industries's Net 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, Dycom Industries's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Dycom Industries Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dycom Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dycom Industries's Net 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.
Dycom Industries (DY) has a Net Margin % of 4.65% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dycom Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, Dycom Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.07 to 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #757 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Dycom Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Dycom Industries' current Net Margin % of 4.65% is near median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 5.24. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Dycom Industries' value of 4.65% is 18.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #757 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dycom Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dycom Industries' Net Margin % compare to J and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #757 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Dycom Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Dycom Industries' value of 4.65% is 18.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dycom Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.07 to 5.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Dycom Industries 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 Net Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dycom Industries's current Net Margin % of 4.65% is 18.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dycom Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dycom Industries's current Net Margin % is 4.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dycom Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries (DY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $266.30, compared to a current price of $483.48 — trading 81.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 18.6% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. Dycom Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dycom Industries (DY), the current Net Margin % is 4.65% 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 Dycom Industries (DY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $483.48 is trading 81.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $266.30.
GuruFocus considers Dycom Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DY:
Net Margin %: 4.65% (near median its 10-year median of 4.28)
GF Value™: $266.30 vs. price of $483.48 (81.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% above the Construction median (#757 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dycom Industries Inc is a provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications infrastructure and utility industries throughout the United States. The company has two reporting segments: Communications and Building Systems. The Communications segment provides specialty contracting services, including program management, planning; engineering and design; aerial, underground, and wireless construction; maintenance; and fulfillment services for telecommunications and digital infrastructure providers. The Building Systems segment specializes in providing comprehensive building infrastructure solutions, including electrical, energy management, security, and fire safety systems for data centers and other critical facilities. The firm generates key revenue from Communications.
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