Balfour Beatty /£BBY
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About Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty plc, founded in 1909, is a multinational infrastructure group based in the United Kingdom. The company operates in the construction sector, financing, developing, building, maintaining, and managing infrastructure assets essential for economies and societies. Its operations span various sectors, including transportation, power, and utilities, and it has significant operations in the UK, US, and internationally.
Ticker
£BBY
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Construction and Engineering
Headquarters
Employees
27,311
ISIN
GB0000961622
Website
Balfour Beatty Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£2.6B
15.65
£0.34
0.73
£0.13
2.37%
Price and volume
Market cap
£2.6B
Beta
0.73
52-week high
£5.36
52-week low
£3.66
Average daily volume
789K
Dividend rate
£0.13
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.024
Quick ratio
0.944
Long term debt to equity
76.106
Total debt to equity
98.407
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
34.27%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.84%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
183
Gross margin (TTM)
5.06%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.16%
Operating margin (TTM)
1.72%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
16.82%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£300,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.63%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.23%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.653
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.334
Price to book
2.4
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-38.48
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.184
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.59%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
34.74%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.37%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.02%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-3.16%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.65%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.26%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
16.89%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.44%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
11.57%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.36%
What the Analysts think about Balfour Beatty
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Balfour Beatty stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Balfour Beatty secured an £833 million ($1.14 billion) contract from Technip Energies to build a gas-fired power plant in the UK, enhancing its project pipeline and revenue prospects. (reuters.com)
The company's 2024 full-year results show a 7% increase in underlying profit from operations in earnings-based businesses, indicating strong operational performance. (balfourbeatty.com)
Balfour Beatty's order book grew by 12% to £18.4 billion in 2024, providing visibility into future revenue streams. (balfourbeatty.com)
The 2024 full-year results include a non-underlying charge of £49 million, primarily due to provisions related to the UK Building Safety Act, which could impact profitability. (balfourbeatty.com)
US Construction profitability declined in 2024 due to costs associated with delays in certain civil projects, potentially affecting overall margins. (balfourbeatty.com)
The company's average net cash increased to £766 million in 2024, but the cash returned to shareholders decreased to £161 million from £208 million in 2023, which might concern investors seeking higher returns. (balfourbeatty.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
Balfour Beatty Financial Performance
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Balfour Beatty Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Balfour Beatty stock?
Balfour Beatty (BBY) has a market cap of £2.6B as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Balfour Beatty stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Balfour Beatty (BBY) stock is 15.65 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Balfour Beatty stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Balfour Beatty (BBY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.125 and the yield is 2.37%. Balfour Beatty has a payout ratio of 34.27% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Balfour Beatty dividend payment date?
The next Balfour Beatty (BBY) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Balfour Beatty ?
Balfour Beatty (BBY) has a beta rating of 0.73. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.