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2019 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Research - Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers
Overview: the U.S. Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers Industry
This market research report provides answers to key questions about the industry:This report shows the total market size for the Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers industry, comprised of total revenues of both public and private companies over the last five years (2013-2018), current year estimates, and outlook to 2022.
The industry Outlook and Forecasts show how the Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers industry is heading over the next six years (2019-2024). Market forecasts account for historical growth, cyclical changes, and general economic outlook.
The Market Analysis section shows the five-year growth trends for Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers, year-by-year from 2013-2018.
Forecasts for 2019-2022 for the industry show the future growth and market opportunity for Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers companies.
The average number of employees and average revenue for a typical Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers company is charted over time for the last five years to the present.
Track how many companies compete in the Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers industry, and how the number of companies has changed over the past five years.
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers:
Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.
Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Market Size (Total Sales/Revenue) |
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Total Firms | ||
Total Employees | ||
Average Revenue Per Firm | ||
Average Employees Per Firm |
Market Forecast
Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following five-year demand forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.
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Projected Industry Growth Rate (%) |
Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.Product Description | Number of Companies | Sales ($ millions) | Percent of Total Sales |
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Groceries & Other Food Items For Human Consumption Off The Premises |
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Household Soaps, Detergents, Cleaners, & Cleaning Supplies |
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Men's Wear, Including Accessories |
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Costumes & Unisex Clothing |
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Footwear, Including Accessories |
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Curtains, Draperies, Blinds, Slipcovers, Bed & Table Coverings |
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Major Household Appliances |
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Small Household Appliances & Personal Care Appliances |
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Audio Equipment, Musical Instruments (New & Used), Radios, Audio Electronic Components, CDs, Records, Tapes, Audio Books, Sheet |
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Furniture, Sleep Equipment & Outdoor/Patio Furniture |
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Flooring & Floor Coverings |
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Kitchenware & Home Furnishings |
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Toys, Hobby Goods, & Games |
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Sporting Goods & Recreational Equipment |
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Boats & Other Sport Vehicles, Parts & Accessories |
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Hardware, Tools, & Plumbing & Electrical Supplies |
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Lawn, Garden, & Farm Equipment & Supplies |
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Dimensional Lumber & Other Building/Structural Materials & Supplies |
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Paint & Sundries |
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Wallpaper & Other Flexible Wallcoverings |
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Automotive Fuels |
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Automotive Lubricants, Including Oil, Greases. |
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Automotive Tires, Tubes, Batteries, Audio Equipment, Parts, Access |
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Household Fuels, Including Oil, Lp Gas, Wood, Coal |
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Pets, Pet Foods, & Pet Supplies |
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All Other Merchandise |
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All Other Merchandise, Excluding Lottery Ticket Sales/Commissions |
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All Nonmerchandise Receipts |
U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.
Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers Industry Price Trends
Rise and fall in market prices are affectedd by supply, demand, and the cost of goods/services sold. Higher demand or COGS will put upward price pressure on prices. Higher competition among Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers companies will put a downward pressure on prices. The chart shows how prices are changing within the industry, month-to-month over the last three years.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.Industry Average | Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark) | |
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Operating Revenue | ||
Cost of Goods Sold | ||
Gross Profit | ||
Operating Expenses | ||
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity | ||
Repairs | ||
Rent paid on business property | ||
Charitable Contributions | ||
Depletion | ||
Domestic production activities deduction | ||
Advertising | ||
Compensation of officers | ||
Salaries and wages | ||
Employee benefit programs | ||
Taxes and Licenses | ||
Bad Debts | ||
Depreciation | ||
Amortization | ||
Other Operating Expenses | ||
Total Operating Expenses | ||
Operating Income | ||
Non-Operating Income | ||
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) | ||
Interest Expense | ||
Earnings Before Taxes | ||
Income Tax | ||
Net Profit | ||
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.Profitability & Valuation Ratios | Industry Average |
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Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers industry is performing. | |
Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues. |
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Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
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Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
Liquidity Ratios | Industry Average |
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Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators | Industry Average |
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Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented. | |
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover |
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Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 3% | Order at top of page |
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Chief Executives | 0% | |||
General and Operations Managers | 2% | |||
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 5% | |||
Sales and Related Occupations | 57% | |||
Supervisors of Sales Workers | 8% | |||
First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 8% | |||
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 8% | |||
Retail Sales Workers | 46% | |||
Cashiers | 9% | |||
Cashiers | 9% | |||
Retail Salespersons | 36% | |||
Retail Salespersons | 36% | |||
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 20% | |||
Information and Record Clerks | 6% | |||
Customer Service Representatives | 5% | |||
Customer Service Representatives | 5% | |||
Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching, and Distributing Workers | 9% | |||
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 8% | |||
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 8% | |||
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 8% | |||
Agricultural Workers | 7% | |||
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers | 7% | |||
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 7% | |||
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 9% | |||
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 8% | |||
Small Engine Mechanics | 6% | |||
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 6% | |||
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 11% | |||
Material Moving Workers | 6% | |||
Laborers and Material Movers, Hand | 5% | |||
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5% |
Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers industry and adjacent sectors:Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry |
Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries |
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry. |
Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers industry. |
Innovation News
- Sprinkler Warehouse trademarks "SPRINKLER WAREHOUSE" - On-line retail store services featuring irrigation systems, parts, and accessories; On-line wholesale store services featuring irrigation systems, parts, and accessories; Wholesale and retail store services featuring irrigation systems, parts, and accessories - 01/19/2019
- Colony Hardware Supply trademarks "BRINKER BROWN FASTENER & SUPPLY A COLONY DIVISION" - Retail store services for tools, industrial tools, power equipment, building materials, construction supplies, construction equipment, safety products, fasteners, hardware - 01/07/2019
- Colony Hardware Supply trademarks "THE TORMAXX COMPANY" - Retail store services for tools, industrial tools, power equipment, building materials, construction supplies, construction equipment, safety products, fasteners, hardware - 01/07/2019
- Sherwin-Williams patents Method For Applying A Powder Coating - 12/20/2018
- Sherwin-Williams patents Method For Applying A Powder Coating - 12/20/2018
- Fox Hardwood Lumber patents Multiple Port Beam Bracket - 12/20/2018
- Harvest Power raises $8 million in funding. - 07/21/2017
- Trove Predictive Data Science raises $4 million in funding. - 01/12/2016
- Harvest Power raises $5 million in funding. - 12/28/2015
Executive Briefings
The majority of our competition comes from other wholesale landscape supply distributors. Among wholesale distributors, we primarily compete against a small number of regional distributors and many small, local, privately-owned distributors. Some of our competitors carry several product categories, while others mainly focus on one product category such as irrigation, fertilizer/control, nursery goods or hardscapes. We believe our top nine largest competitors include Ewing, Harrell’s, Horizon Distributors (a subsidiary of Pool Corporation), Winfield Solutions, BWI, Target Specialty Products, Howard Fertilizer and Chemical, BFG Supply and Central Turf Siteone Landscape Supply
Government Contracts
In 2018, the federal government spent a total of $306,225,211 on Building Material & Garden Equipment & Supplies Dealers. It has awarded 20160 contracts to 790 companies, with an average value of $387,627 per company.Most Recent Contracts | Date | Total Award Amount |
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KIPPER TOOL COMPANY 2375 Murphy Blvd Gainesville, GA | Dec 31, 2018 | $5,742 |
NOBLE SALES CO., INC. 302 Weymouth St Rockland, MA | Dec 31, 2018 | $449,959 |
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 100 Grainger Pkwy Lake Forest, IL | Dec 31, 2018 | $5,199 |
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC 75 Maxess Rd Melville, NY | Dec 31, 2018 | $3,877 |
BETTER DIRECT, LLC 2425 E University Dr Tempe, AZ | Dec 31, 2018 | $183,449 |
COMPLETE PACKAGING & SHIPPING 68 33rd St Brooklyn, NY | Dec 28, 2018 | $3,713 |

