
GMS Inc
NYSE:GMS

Operating Margin
GMS Inc
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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US |
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GMS Inc
NYSE:GMS
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2.8B USD |
6%
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JP |
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Mitsubishi Corp
TSE:8058
|
10.8T JPY |
2%
|
|
JP |
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Itochu Corp
TSE:8001
|
10.3T JPY |
5%
|
|
JP |
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Mitsui & Co Ltd
TSE:8031
|
8.3T JPY |
3%
|
|
US |
W
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WW Grainger Inc
XMUN:GWW
|
43.2B EUR |
15%
|
|
US |
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W W Grainger Inc
NYSE:GWW
|
48.9B USD |
15%
|
|
US |
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Fastenal Co
NASDAQ:FAST
|
46.2B USD |
20%
|
|
US |
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United Rentals Inc
NYSE:URI
|
40.9B USD |
26%
|
|
US |
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Ferguson Enterprises Inc
NYSE:FERG
|
33.8B USD |
6%
|
|
IN |
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Adani Enterprises Ltd
NSE:ADANIENT
|
2.7T INR |
11%
|
|
JP |
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Sumitomo Corp
TSE:8053
|
4.2T JPY |
6%
|
GMS Inc
Glance View
GMS Inc., headquartered in Tucker, Georgia, has essentially carved a niche for itself at the spine of the construction supply chain in North America. Emerging in 1971, the company has grown to be one of the largest distributors of wallboard and suspended ceilings systems. Beyond these core commodities, it also supplies steel framing, insulation, and various other building materials crucial to both commercial and residential construction. Essentially, GMS operates by establishing deep-rooted relationships with manufacturers and leveraging its extensive distribution network. Through its strategically located yards and showrooms, it ensures that contractors and builders receive timely and reliable access to essential building materials. The company achieves scalability and economies of scale across its operations, optimizing logistics to offer competitive pricing and high service levels. GMS Inc. generates revenue by selling these building products to a diverse customer base comprising contractors across various sectors. The demand for its products is heavily influenced by the health of the construction industry, which provides GMS with both opportunities and challenges. By continuously expanding its product offerings and refining its distribution capabilities, GMS maintains a competitive advantage. Moreover, the company leverages local expertise through regional operations while benefitting from the collective strength of its wider network. Through strategic acquisitions, GMS has consistently broadened its reach, optimized its supply chain, and augmented its market share, thus positioning itself as a robust player in the building materials industry. This approach of blending strategic growth with operational excellence propels GMS forward as a formidable force amidst the fluctuations of the construction cycles.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on GMS Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 6%.