Babcock International GroupBCKIY -0.28%63 EBITDA Margin % is 5.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 8.87. GuruFocus rates BCKIY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, Babcock International Group ranks worse than 50.06% on this metric.
Babcock International Group (OTCPK:BCKIY) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Babcock International Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Babcock International Group EBITDA Margin % 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.
BCKIY vs PWR, FIX, EME: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
Babcock International Group (BCKIY) has a EBITDA Margin % of 5.85% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 8.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #885 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Babcock International Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Babcock International Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.85% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.87. The Construction industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. Babcock International Group's value of 5.85% is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #885 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Babcock International Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock International Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #885 out of 1768 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Babcock International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. Babcock International Group's value of 5.85% is 36% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.87 vs. the industry median of 9.15, Babcock International Group has consistently been below 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Construction company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Construction companies is 9.15, based on 1,768 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Babcock International Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.85% is 36% below 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock International Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 5.85%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 8.87. 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 (BCKIY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.64, compared to a current price of $12.90 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 5.85%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.87 and 36% below the Construction industry median of 9.15. Babcock International Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock International Group (BCKIY), the current EBITDA Margin % is 5.85% 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 (BCKIY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.90 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.64.
GuruFocus considers Babcock International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCKIY:
EBITDA Margin %: 5.85% (34% below median its 10-year median of 8.87)
GF Value™: $8.64 vs. price of $12.90 (49.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36% below the Construction median (#885 of 1768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCKIY 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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