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Babcock International GroupBCKIF +3.29%67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates BCKIF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, Babcock International Group ranks worse than 51.74% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Babcock International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BCKIF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.59 Med: 2.92 Max: 13.83
Current: 2.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Babcock International Group was 13.83. The lowest was -1.59. And the median was 2.92.
BCKIF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 51.74% of 1405
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs BCKIF: 2.32
Babcock International Group (OTCPK:BCKIF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Babcock International Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Babcock International Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Babcock International Group (BCKIF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.56 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Babcock International Group. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #727 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Babcock International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Babcock International Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.56 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.92. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Babcock International Group's value of 3.56 is 65.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #727 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #727 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Babcock International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Babcock International Group's value of 3.56 is 65.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.92 vs. the industry median of 2.15, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.15, based on 1,405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Babcock International Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.56 is 65.6% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Babcock International Group. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock International Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.56, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.92. 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 $8.18, compared to a current price of $14.45 — trading 76.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.56, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.92 and 65.6% above the Construction industry median of 2.15. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock International Group (BCKIF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.56 as of Mar. 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 $14.45 is trading 76.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.18.
GuruFocus considers Babcock International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCKIF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.56 (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.92)
GF Value™: $8.18 vs. price of $14.45 (76.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% above the Construction median (#727 of 1405)
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 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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