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Galliford Try HoldingsLSE:GFRD -1.28%75 Net Margin % is 1.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates LSE:GFRD with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Galliford Try Holdings ranks worse than 63.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galliford Try Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:GFRD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1.81 Max: 28.57
Current: 1.93
LSE:GFRD's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 63.55% of 1767
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs LSE:GFRD: 1.93
Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) 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.
Galliford Try Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Galliford Try Holdings 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.
LSE:GFRD vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Galliford Try Holdings'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.
Galliford Try Holdings Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Galliford Try Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galliford Try Holdings'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.
Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) has a Net Margin % of 1.95% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Galliford Try Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Galliford Try Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.51 to 28.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #1123 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Galliford Try Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Galliford Try Holdings' current Net Margin % of 1.95% is near median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 28.57. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Galliford Try Holdings' value of 1.95% is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #1123 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Galliford Try Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galliford Try Holdings' Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #1123 out of 1767 companies for Net Margin %. This places Galliford Try Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Galliford Try Holdings' value of 1.95% is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Galliford Try Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.51 to 28.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Galliford Try Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.90, based on 1,767 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. Galliford Try Holdings's current Net Margin % of 1.95% is 50% 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 Galliford Try Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galliford Try Holdings's current Net Margin % is 1.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galliford Try Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.65, compared to a current price of £5.40 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 50% below the Construction industry median of 3.90. Galliford Try Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD), the current Net Margin % is 1.95% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Galliford Try Holdings (LSE:GFRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.40 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.65.
GuruFocus considers Galliford Try Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:GFRD:
Net Margin %: 1.95% (near median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: £3.65 vs. price of £5.40 (47.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Construction median (#1123 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GFRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galliford Try Holdings PLC operates in the construction and engineering industry. It specializes in building and infrastructure projects for clients across public, private, and regulated sectors. The company works on various projects, including commercial and residential construction, infrastructure development, and public-private partnership investments. Its operations are mainly based in the United Kingdom. Galliford Try focuses on delivering construction services that improve the built environment, spanning sectors such as health, water, education, and infrastructure. The company's operating segments are Building, Infrastructure, Investments, and Central, with the majority of revenue from the Building segment.
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