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Concrete Pumping HoldingsBBCP -0.29%65 Operating Margin % is 11.29% as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 12.15. GuruFocus rates BBCP with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, Concrete Pumping Holdings ranks better than 75% on this metric.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Concrete Pumping Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Concrete Pumping Holdings Operating 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.
BBCP vs BWMN, ORN, MCDIF: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Concrete Pumping Holdings's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Concrete Pumping Holdings Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Concrete Pumping Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Concrete Pumping Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Concrete Pumping Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP) has a Operating Margin % of 11.29% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Concrete Pumping Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.15. Over the past decade, Concrete Pumping Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.62 to 19.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Concrete Pumping Holdings ranks #442 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Concrete Pumping Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Concrete Pumping Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 11.29% is near median its 10-year median of 12.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.62 to a high of 19.55. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Concrete Pumping Holdings' value of 11.29% is 91.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Concrete Pumping Holdings ranks #442 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Concrete Pumping Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Concrete Pumping Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to BWMN and ORN?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Concrete Pumping Holdings ranks #442 out of 1768 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Concrete Pumping Holdings in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Concrete Pumping Holdings' value of 11.29% is 91.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Concrete Pumping Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.62 to 19.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.15 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Concrete Pumping Holdings 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 Operating Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,768 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Concrete Pumping Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 11.29% is 91.8% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Concrete Pumping Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Concrete Pumping Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 11.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Concrete Pumping Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.31, compared to a current price of $10.46 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.15 and 91.8% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Concrete Pumping Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP), the current Operating Margin % is 11.29% 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 Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concrete Pumping Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.46 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.31.
GuruFocus considers Concrete Pumping Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BBCP:
Operating Margin %: 11.29% (near median its 10-year median of 12.15)
GF Value™: $7.31 vs. price of $10.46 (43.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.8% above the Construction median (#442 of 1768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BBCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Concrete Pumping Holdings Inc is a provider of concrete pumping services and concrete waste management services in the fragmented United States and United Kingdom markets. Its large fleet of specialized pumping equipment and trained operators enables it to deliver concrete placement solutions. The company's operating segments include U.S. Concrete Pumping, U.K. Operations, and U.S. Concrete Waste Management Services, with the majority of revenue generated from the U.S. Concrete Pumping segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States and the United Kingdom, generating majority of its revenue from the United States.
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