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
Employees
27,311
Headquarters
Website
Balfour Beatty Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£3.1B
17.80
£0.35
0.76
£0.13
1.99%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.1B
Beta
0.76
52-week high
£6.33
52-week low
£3.66
Average daily volume
1.4M
Dividend rate
£0.13
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.967
Quick ratio
0.892
Long term debt to equity
78.373
Total debt to equity
104.067
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
33.33%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.82%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
186
Gross margin (TTM)
4.73%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.06%
Operating margin (TTM)
1.63%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
21.79%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£320,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.59%
Return on equity (TTM)
16.21%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.804
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.362
Price to book
2.98
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-30.81
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
5.879
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
17.01%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.067
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.99%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
9.97%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-16.23%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.32%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.14%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.63%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
3.75%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.74%
What the Analysts think about Balfour Beatty
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Balfour Beatty stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
The Group’s order book reached a record £19.5 billion at the half-year, up 6% (11% at constant exchange rates), offering strong project visibility for the short and medium term (LSE RNS )
UK Construction achieved a 3% profit from operations margin in the first half of 2025—meeting its long-standing target one year early—driven by disciplined bidding and insurance recoveries (Planning, Building & Construction Today )
Average monthly net cash increased to £1.06 billion in Q1 2025 (FY 2024 average: £766 million), and the Board now expects average net cash of £900–1,000 million for 2025, supporting financial flexibility and shareholder returns (LSE RNS )
The U.S. Construction segment reported an £11 million underlying loss in the first half of 2025, compared to an £18 million profit a year earlier, and full-year profit from operations is now forecast at only about £20 million, highlighting ongoing execution challenges in North America (Reuters )
The U.S. Justice Department has decided to keep an independent compliance monitor in place for Balfour Beatty Communities through at least June 2026, indicating continued legal and oversight expenses related to previous military housing misconduct (Reuters )
In its 2024 full-year results, the Group recorded a £49 million non-underlying charge for Building Safety Act provisions, which contributed to a 12% decrease in pre-tax profit to £214 million, underscoring regulatory liability risks (LSE RNS )
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Sept 2025.
Balfour Beatty Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Balfour Beatty Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Upcoming events
Oct30
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DividendEx-dividend
Dec5
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DividendPayment
£0.042Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Balfour Beatty stock?
Balfour Beatty (BBY) has a market cap of £3.1B as of September 16, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Balfour Beatty stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Balfour Beatty (BBY) stock is 17.8 as of September 16, 2025.
Does Balfour Beatty stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Balfour Beatty (BBY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 16, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.125 and the yield is 1.99%. Balfour Beatty has a payout ratio of 33.33% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Balfour Beatty dividend payment date?
The next Balfour Beatty (BBY) dividend payment is scheduled for December 05, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Balfour Beatty ?
Balfour Beatty (BBY) has a beta rating of 0.76. 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.