LGI HomesLGIH +9.71%67 Net Margin % is 0.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates LGIH with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, LGI Homes ranks worse than 57.14% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. LGI Homes's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2 Mil. LGI Homes's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $320 Mil. Therefore, LGI Homes's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LGI Homes's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LGIH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.23 Med: 9.37 Max: 14.17
Current: 4.23
LGIH's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 57.14% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 4.73
vs LGIH: 4.23
LGI Homes (NAS:LGIH) 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.
LGI Homes Net Margin % Related Terms
LGI Homes Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LGI Homes'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 Residential Construction subindustry, LGI Homes'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.
LGI Homes Net Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LGI Homes's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LGI Homes'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.
LGI Homes (LGIH) has a Net Margin % of 0.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LGI Homes and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 9.37. Over the past decade, LGI Homes' Net Margin % has ranged from 4.23 to 14.17. According to the industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #52 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is LGI Homes' Net Margin % too high?
LGI Homes' current Net Margin % of 0.68% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 9.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.23 to a high of 14.17. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Net Margin % is 4.73. LGI Homes' value of 0.68% is 85.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #52 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LGI Homes has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGI Homes' Net Margin % compare to DFH and BZH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #52 out of 91 companies for Net Margin %. This places LGI Homes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.73. LGI Homes' value of 0.68% is 85.6% below this benchmark. Historically, LGI Homes' own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.23 to 14.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 4.73, LGI Homes 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 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. LGI Homes's current Net Margin % of 0.68% is 85.6% 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 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 LGI Homes 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. LGI Homes's current Net Margin % is 0.68%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 9.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGI Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes (LGIH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.67, compared to a current price of $61.45 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.68%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 85.6% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 4.73. LGI Homes' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 LGI Homes (LGIH), the current Net Margin % is 0.68% 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 LGI Homes (LGIH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $61.45 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.67.
GuruFocus considers LGI Homes to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LGIH:
Net Margin %: 0.68% (93% below median its 10-year median of 9.37)
GF Value™: $70.67 vs. price of $61.45 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.6% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#52 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LGIH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LGI Homes Inc is engaged in the design, construction, and sale of new homes in markets. The company's current product offerings include entry-level homes, including both detached homes and townhomes, and move-up homes sold, which are sold under the LGI Homes brand, and luxury series homes, which are sold under the Terrata Homes brand. It offers a set number of floor plans in each community with features that include upgrades, such as granite countertops, appliances, and ceramic tile flooring. The company has seven operating segments: West, Northwest, Central, Midwest, Florida, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Central division segment.
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