Book excerpt: NAHB Business Management & Information Technology Committee Profits are increasing! How does your business measure up? NAHB's economics and business management experts collected and analyzed 2017 financial statements from builders across the country. They reported average revenue of $16.4 million, slightly over 2014's average of $16.2 million but 20% higher than in 2012. The Cost of Doing Business Study, 2019 Edition provides statistics and analysis so you can see how you compare to other builders, whether you build two homes a year or 2,000. This one-of-a-kind resource discusses financial performance according to builder type and size, as well as industry-wide averages using these key indicators: ? Gross margins ? Net profits ? Cost of sales ? Operating expenses ? Financial ratios