Installed Building ProductsIBP +5.99%96 Net Margin % is 5.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 5.96. GuruFocus rates IBP with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $225.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Installed Building Products ranks better than 71.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Installed Building Products's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IBP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63 Med: 5.96 Max: 8.93
Current: 8.65
IBP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.43% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 4.73
vs IBP: 8.65
Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) 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.
Installed Building Products Net Margin % Related Terms
Installed Building Products Net 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.
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Installed Building Products'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.
Installed Building Products Net Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Installed Building Products's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Installed Building Products'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.
Installed Building Products (IBP) has a Net Margin % of 5.27% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 5.96. Over the past decade, Installed Building Products' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.63 to 8.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #26 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Installed Building Products' Net Margin % too high?
Installed Building Products' current Net Margin % of 5.27% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 5.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 8.93. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Net Margin % is 4.73. Installed Building Products' value of 5.27% is 11.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #26 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Installed Building Products has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Installed Building Products' Net Margin % compare to TMHC and MTH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #26 out of 91 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Installed Building Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.73. Installed Building Products' value of 5.27% is 11.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Installed Building Products' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.63 to 8.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.96 vs. the industry median of 4.73, Installed Building Products 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 4.73, based on 91 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. Installed Building Products's current Net Margin % of 5.27% is 11.4% 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 Installed Building Products and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Installed Building Products's current Net Margin % is 5.27%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 5.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Installed Building Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Installed Building Products (IBP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $225.55, compared to a current price of $223.30 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.27%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 5.96 and 11.4% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 4.73. Installed Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 Installed Building Products (IBP), the current Net Margin % is 5.27% 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 Installed Building Products (IBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Installed Building Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $223.30 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $225.55.
GuruFocus considers Installed Building Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IBP:
Net Margin %: 5.27% (12% below median its 10-year median of 5.96)
GF Value™: $225.55 vs. price of $223.30 (1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#26 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Installed Building Products Inc is an insulation installer serving the residential new construction market and are also a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping and fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving, mirrors and other products throughout the United States. The company installs fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation, and cellulose insulation. The company has three operating segments consisting of Installation, Manufacturing and Distribution operations. Majority of revenue is derived from Installation segment.
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