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Balfour BeattyBAFBF 87 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 6.30. GuruFocus rates BAFBF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,447 Construction companies, Balfour Beatty ranks better than 53.9% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Balfour Beatty's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 34.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 28.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Balfour Beatty was 211.10% per year. The lowest was -63.20% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Balfour Beatty 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
BAFBF vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Balfour Beatty's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Balfour Beatty's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balfour Beatty's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.10% mean?
Balfour Beatty (BAFBF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.10% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Balfour Beatty and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 6.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #667 out of 1447 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Balfour Beatty's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Balfour Beatty's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.10% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 6.30. The Construction industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Balfour Beatty's value of 11.10% is 26.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #667 out of 1447 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Balfour Beatty has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balfour Beatty's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #667 out of 1447 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Balfour Beatty in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Balfour Beatty's value of 11.10% is 26.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.30 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Balfour Beatty 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Construction company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Construction companies is 8.80, based on 1,447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Balfour Beatty's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.10% is 26.1% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Balfour Beatty and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balfour Beatty's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.10%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 6.30. 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 $8.20, compared to a current price of $11.00 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.10%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 6.30 and 26.1% above the Construction industry median of 8.80. Balfour Beatty's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Balfour Beatty (BAFBF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.10% as of Dec. 2025. 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 $11.00 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.20.
GuruFocus considers Balfour Beatty to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAFBF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.10% (76% above median its 10-year median of 6.30)
GF Value™: $8.20 vs. price of $11.00 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.1% above the Construction median (#667 of 1447)
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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