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Bowman Consulting Group (Bowman Consulting Group) Gross Margin % : 50.39% (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Bowman Consulting Group Gross Margin %?

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $46.8 Mil. Bowman Consulting Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $93.0 Mil. Therefore, Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 50.39%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BWMN' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.49   Med: 50.3   Max: 51.63
Current: 50.84


During the past 5 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Bowman Consulting Group was 51.63%. The lowest was 45.49%. And the median was 50.30%.

BWMN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
90.5% of 1611 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.23 vs BWMN: 50.84

Bowman Consulting Group had a gross margin of 50.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bowman Consulting Group was 0.00% per year.


Bowman Consulting Group Gross Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Bowman Consulting Group's Gross 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.

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Bowman Consulting Group Gross Margin % Chart

Bowman Consulting Group Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Gross Margin %
48.50 45.49 50.30 51.63 50.84

Bowman Consulting Group Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 52.19 50.89 50.41 51.61 50.39

Competitive Comparison of Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Margin %

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.


Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Margin % falls into.



Bowman Consulting Group Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2023 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2023 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2023 )
=176 / 346.256
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(346.256 - 170.223) / 346.256
=50.84 %

Bowman Consulting Group's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2023 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2023 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=46.8 / 92.966
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(92.966 - 46.125) / 92.966
=50.39 %

* 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.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.


Bowman Consulting Group  (NAS:BWMN) Gross Margin % Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

Bowman Consulting Group had a gross margin of 50.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage


Be Aware

If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.


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Bowman Consulting Group (Bowman Consulting Group) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
12355 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 520, Reston, VA, USA, 20191
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd is a multi-faceted consulting firm offering a broad range of real estate, energy, infrastructure, and environmental management solutions to both public and private clients across the country. From large commercial developments, to master planned communities, to local transportation projects, Bowman delivers outstanding project results, builds long-lasting relationships and leverages the growth of the organization to serve the constantly changing needs of clients.
Executives
Gary Bowman director, 10 percent owner 12355 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 520, RESTON VA 20191
Bruce J Labovitz officer: Chief Financial Officer 11465 SUNSET HILLS ROAD, SUITE 510, RESTON VA 20910
Michael Bruen director, officer: Chief Operating Officer 12355 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 520, RESTON VA 20191
Robert Alan Hickey officer: Chief Legal Officer 12355 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 520, RESTON VA 20191
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Daniel Lefaivre director 12355 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 520, RESTON VA 20131
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