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CONCRETING SERVICES INDUSTRY BENCHMARKING

  • Rachel James
  • Nov 7, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 21, 2024

Knowing the concreting industry benchmark helps you gauge your  business’s performance, identify growth opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions.


The main activity for businesses in this industry is the provision of concrete services for the construction of buildings and other structures e.g. footpaths, foundations, driveways and single or multi-story buildings.


cement poured from machine people spreading it out


Performance Benchmark

These performance benchmarks are based on data from income tax and BAS statements filed with the Australian Tax Office.


The key benchmark ratio for this industry is total expenses to turnover. This ratio is likely to be the most accurate predictor of business turnover


Key Benchmark Ratio

Annual Turnover Range



 

Low

$50,000 – $200,000

Medium

$200,001 – $500,000

High

More than $500,000

Income Tax Return




Total expenses/turnover

42% - 63%

69% - 80%

79% - 89%

Average total expenses

53%

75%

84%

Activity Statement




Non-capital purchases / total sales

37% - 58%

49% - 65%

52% - 67%


The benchmarks are published as a range representing ratios reported by businesses grouped either side of the average. Publishing benchmarks as a range allows for variations across financial years, regions and business models.


The following benchmarks are available as a guide for businesses to review their performance and business practices against other similar businesses. The following expenses are not reported by every business, so one or more of these benchmarks may not apply to an individual business.





Benchmark Ratio

Annual Turnover Range

Income Tax Return

Low

$50,000 – $200,000

Medium

$200,001 – $500,000

High

More than $500,000

Cost of Sales / Turnover

15% - 35%

25% - 41%

29% - 44%

Labour / Turnover

18% - 29%

19% - 30%

23% - 34%

Motor Vehicle expenses / turnover

6% - 10%

4% - 6%

3% - 5%


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