Balfour BeattyBAFBF 77 Buyback Yield % is 3.84 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates BAFBF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Construction companies, Balfour Beatty ranks better than 92.6% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Balfour Beatty's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BAFBF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Balfour Beatty's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Balfour Beatty Buyback Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Balfour Beatty's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balfour Beatty's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Balfour Beatty (BAFBF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.84 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Balfour Beatty and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, Balfour Beatty's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 10.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #39 out of 527 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Balfour Beatty's Buyback Yield % too high?
Balfour Beatty's current Buyback Yield % of 3.84 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 10.24. Based on the distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #39 out of 527 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Balfour Beatty has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balfour Beatty's Buyback Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #39 out of 527 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Balfour Beatty in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Balfour Beatty's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 10.24 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Construction company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Construction industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Balfour Beatty and its competitors. Balfour Beatty's current Buyback Yield % is 3.84, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balfour Beatty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balfour Beatty (BAFBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.64, compared to a current price of $11.20 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.84, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 2.61. Balfour Beatty's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Balfour Beatty (BAFBF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.84 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Balfour Beatty (BAFBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balfour Beatty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.20 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.64.
GuruFocus considers Balfour Beatty to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAFBF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.84 (47% above median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: $7.64 vs. price of $11.20 (46.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAFBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Balfour Beatty PLC finances builds, and maintains infrastructure projects. It finances, develops, builds, maintains, and operates the increasingly complex and critical infrastructure that supports national economies and delivers projects at the heart of local communities. It operates three business segments: Construction services (majority of total revenue), Support services, and Infrastructure investments. It will invest directly in infrastructure assets also invests in real estate-type assets, in particular private residential and student accommodation assets. The majority of sales are derived from the United Kingdom and the United States.
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