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Operating Profit Benchmarks

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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NAICS Code Contractor Type Operating Profit Range (Average)
Industrial & Nonresidential
236210 Industrial Building Construction 5–6%
236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 3–4%
Heavy & Highway
237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction 5–6%
237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction 4–5%
237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction 4–5%
237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction 5–6%
237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction 6–7%
Specialty Trade
238110Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors5–6%
238120Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors5–6%
238130Framing Contractors6–7%
238140Masonry Contractors7–8%
238150Glass and Glazing Contractors8–9%
238160Roofing Contractors7–8%
238170Siding Contractors5–6%
238190Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors6–7%
238210Electrical Contractors7–8%
238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors7–8%
238290Other Building Equipment Contractors6–7%
238310Drywall and Insulation Contractors4–5%
238320Painting and Wall Covering Contractors4–5%
238330Flooring Contractors4–5%
238340Tile and Terrazzo Contractors4–5%
238350Finish Carpentry Contractors3–4%
238390Other Building Finishing Contractors5–6%
238910Site Preparation Contractors7–8%
238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors6–7%
541320Landscape Architectural Services9–10%
561621Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)5–6%
561730Landscaping Services8–9%
562910Environmental Remediation Services8–9%
Residential Construction
236115New Single-Family Housing Construction (Except Operative Builders)8–9%
236116New Multifamily Housing Construction (Except Operative Builders)4–5%
236117New Housing Operative Builders8–9%
236118Residential Remodelers5–6%

Disclaimer & MethodologyΒ Β Β 

Operating Profit β€” also referred to as EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) β€” is a measure of a company’s profitability from operations, before accounting for interest expenses or taxes. It reflects the margin remaining after all direct and indirect operating costs are subtracted from revenue.

The benchmark operating profit ranges presented on this page are provided for informational purposes only and represent generalized performance data across various construction industry segments.Β These benchmarks are derived from Coltivar Group LLC’s proprietary database of private companies, including aggregated data from financial reviews, client engagements, and industry research. Data has been anonymized and generalized to preserve the confidentiality of our clients.

Actual profitability can vary significantly based on factors such as, company size and growth stage, geographic location and labor market, competitive environment, management capability and operational structure, and market conditions and project mix.

This information is intended to help business owners understand how their company compares to average performance in their trade β€” but it is not financial advice and should be used at your own discretion and risk.

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