Babcock International Group PLC/£BAB
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About Babcock International Group PLC
Ticker
£BAB
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Headquarters
Employees
28,343
ISIN
GB0009697037
Website
BAB Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£5.3B
28.29
£0.37
1.25
£0.05
0.50%
Price and volume
Market cap
£5.3B
Beta
1.25
52-week high
£11.16
52-week low
£4.54
Average daily volume
1.8M
Dividend rate
£0.05
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.893
Quick ratio
0.74
Long term debt to equity
173.111
Total debt to equity
183.944
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
13.04%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.02%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
350.7
Gross margin (TTM)
6.21%
Net profit margin (TTM)
4.16%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.15%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.16%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£160,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.08%
Return on equity (TTM)
42.62%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
28.287
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.153
Price to book
10.21
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-13.09
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
26.681
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.75%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
39.73%
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.50%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.36%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
491.09%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.55%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.31%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-40.94%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-1.85%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-13.23%
What the Analysts think about BAB
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Babcock International Group PLC stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Babcock International secured a five-year, £1 billion contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence to maintain tanks and armored vehicles, indicating strong demand for its defense services. (reuters.com)
The company reported a 34% increase in underlying operating profit for fiscal year 2024, demonstrating robust financial performance. (gurufocus.com)
Analysts have set an average 12-month price target of GBX 585.80 for Babcock International, reflecting positive market sentiment. (americanbankingnews.com)
Babcock took a £90 million charge related to increased labor and engineering costs on the Type 31 frigate contract, impacting its annual profit. (reuters.com)
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73, which may pose financial risks. (marketbeat.com)
Babcock's aviation segment experienced a 17% decline in organic revenues, primarily due to phasing on French defense programs. (gurufocus.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Jun 2025.
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BAB Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Babcock International Group PLC stock?
Babcock International Group PLC (BAB) has a market cap of £5.3B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Babcock International Group PLC stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Babcock International Group PLC (BAB) stock is 28.29 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Babcock International Group PLC stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Babcock International Group PLC (BAB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.053 and the yield is 0.5%. Babcock International Group PLC has a payout ratio of 13.04% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Babcock International Group PLC dividend payment date?
The next Babcock International Group PLC (BAB) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Babcock International Group PLC?
Babcock International Group PLC (BAB) has a beta rating of 1.25. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.