GLAZIER INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS
- Rachel James
- Nov 7, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 21, 2024
Knowing the glazing industry benchmark helps you gauge your business’s performance, identify growth opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions.
The main activities for businesses in this industry is the installation, maintenance and repair of glass windows, doors, partitions and structures in household and commercial premises.
Performance Benchmarks
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 cost of sales to turnover. This ratio is likely to be the most accurate predictor of business turnover. For businesses that do not report cost of sales or only report a small amount, total expenses to turnover can be used to predict turnover.

Key Benchmark Ratio | Annual Turnover Range | ||
| Low $50,000 – $200,000 | Medium $200,001 – $600,000 | High More than $600,000 |
Income Tax Return | |||
Cost of Sales / Turnover | 22% - 37% | 31% - 44% | 38% - 47% |
Average cost of sales | 30% | 38% | 43% |
Total expenses / Turnover | 44% - 65% | 67% - 80% | 81% - 89% |
Average total expenses | 55% | 74% | 85% |
Activity Statement | |||
Non-capital purchases/ total sales | 35% - 56% | 49% - 62% | 53% - 63% |
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 ap ply to an individual business.
Benchmark Ratio | Annual Turnover Range | ||
Income Tax Return | Low $50,000 – $200,000 | Medium $200,001 – $600,000 | High More than $600,000 |
Labour / Turnover | 18% - 27% | 16% - 28% | 20% - 28% |
Rent / Turnover | 5% - 8% | 4% - 6% | 3% - 4% |
Motor Vehicle expenses / Turnover | 6% - 9% | 4% - 5% | 2% - 3% |