GMROI benchmark
GMROI Benchmark for Electrical Distribution (2026)
Last updated September 2026
In electrical distribution, gmroi typically runs 2.0–3.2 — below the cross-industry band of 2.0–3.5. Faster mix lifts GMROI.
GMROI = Gross Margin $ ÷ Average Inventory Cost Electrical against the cross-industry band
| Industry | Typical GMROI | What good looks like |
|---|---|---|
| All industrial distribution | 2.0–3.5 | Above 3 is strong for distribution |
| Electrical Distribution | 2.0–3.2 | Faster mix lifts GMROI |
Higher is better on this metric. Every other industry benchmarked for GMROI is in the full benchmark table.
What gmroi measures
GMROI (gross margin return on inventory investment) is the gross profit earned per dollar invested in inventory. Above 1 means inventory earns more than it costs to hold.
The sectors landing closest to Electrical on this metric are Industrial Distribution. A sector further away is not doing better or worse by definition — the band reflects what the work requires, which is why the comparison that matters is against your own history as much as against the industry.
Sources: Epicor / MDM
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