BCKIF (Babcock International Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.18 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 147% Above Median

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BCKIF Babcock International Group PLC BCKIF
67 GF Score
Price $13.70
GF Value $8.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Babcock International Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Babcock International Group BCKIF -1.53% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates BCKIF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,358 Construction companies, Babcock International Group ranks worse than 79.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Babcock International Group's current share price is $13.70. Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $4.31. Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BCKIF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 1.29   Max: 4.72
Current: 3

During the past 13 years, Babcock International Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.72. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.29.

BCKIF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.16% of 1358 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs BCKIF: 3.00

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Babcock International Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $1.655. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $4.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Babcock International Group  (OTCPK:BCKIF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Babcock International Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Babcock International Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Babcock International Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Babcock International Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Babcock International Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.27 0.00 1.92 0.00 3.43

BCKIF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Babcock International Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Babcock International Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.70/4.31
=3.18

* 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.

Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Babcock International Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1.655/140.8000*140.8000
=1.655

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

Babcock International Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 6.519 102.700 8.937
201803 7.991 105.100 10.705
201903 6.630 107.000 8.724
202003 5.718 108.600 7.413
202103 0.584 109.700 0.750
202203 1.777 116.500 2.148
202303 0.849 126.800 0.943
202403 0.977 131.600 1.045
202503 1.548 136.100 1.601
202603 1.655 140.800 1.655

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 mean?
Babcock International Group (BCKIF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 4.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #1075 out of 1358 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Babcock International Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 is 147% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 4.72. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Babcock International Group's value of 3.18 is 167.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #1075 out of 1358 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Babcock International Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock International Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #1075 out of 1358 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Babcock International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Babcock International Group's value of 3.18 is 167.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Babcock International Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 4.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Babcock International Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.19, based on 1,358 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Babcock International Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.18 is 167.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock International Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Babcock International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group (BCKIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.68, compared to a current price of $13.70 — trading 57.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 167.2% above the Construction industry median of 1.19. Babcock International Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock International Group (BCKIF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 15, 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 Babcock International Group (BCKIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.70 is trading 57.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.68. GuruFocus considers Babcock International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BCKIF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.18 (147% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
  • GF Value™: $8.68 vs. price of $13.70 (57.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 167.2% above the Construction median (#1075 of 1358)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BCKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Babcock International Group Business Description

Address 33 Wigmore Street, London, GBR, W1U 1QX
Babcock International Group PLC is a British engineering company specializing in the construction and decommissioning of nuclear power plants and submarines; maintenance support; fleet management for aviation, marine, and land; and provision of technical training and emergency services. The company's operating segments include Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. It generates maximum revenue from the Nuclear segment, which is engaged in providing engineering support to the United Kingdom's nuclear submarine fleet, decommissioning nuclear facilities, supporting nuclear generation, and new build projects. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in the Rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and the Rest of the World.
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