The historical rank and industry rank for Jacobs Solutions's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
J'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54 Med: 4.14 Max: 7.01
Current: 2.9
J's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 56.91% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs J: 2.90
Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) 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.
Jacobs Solutions Net Margin % Related Terms
Jacobs Solutions Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jacobs Solutions'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, Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jacobs Solutions's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions (J) has a Net Margin % of -1.24% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. Over the past decade, Jacobs Solutions' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.54 to 7.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1005 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' Net Margin % too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current Net Margin % is -1.24%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 7.01. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1005 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' Net Margin % compare to IESC and DY?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1005 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places Jacobs Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Historically, Jacobs Solutions' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.54 to 7.01 over the past decade. 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. 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 Jacobs Solutions 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. Jacobs Solutions's current Net Margin % is -1.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.71, compared to a current price of $122.04 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1.24%. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Jacobs Solutions (J), the current Net Margin % is -1.24% 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 Jacobs Solutions (J) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $122.04 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.71.
GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for J:
Net Margin %: -1.24%
GF Value™: $133.71 vs. price of $122.04 (8.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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