BCKIF (Babcock International Group) EV-to-EBIT: 17.45 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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BCKIF Babcock International Group PLC BCKIF
61 GF Score
Price $14.54
GF Value $8.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Babcock International Group EV-to-EBIT?

Babcock International Group BCKIF 61 EV-to-EBIT is 17.45 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 12.19. GuruFocus rates BCKIF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,423 Construction companies, Babcock International Group ranks worse than 68.24% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Babcock International Group's Enterprise Value is $7,835 Mil. Babcock International Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $449 Mil. Therefore, Babcock International Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Babcock International Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BCKIF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -341.95   Med: 12.19   Max: 56.67
Current: 17.66

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Babcock International Group was 56.67. The lowest was -341.95. And the median was 12.19.

BCKIF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
68.24% of 1423 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.01 vs BCKIF: 17.66

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Babcock International Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,791 Mil. Babcock International Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $449 Mil. Babcock International Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.76%.


Babcock International Group  (OTCPK:BCKIF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Babcock International Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=448.886/7791.02725
=5.76 %

Babcock International Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,791 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Babcock International Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $449 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Babcock International Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Babcock International Group's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Babcock International Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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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
EV-to-EBIT 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 11.74 0.00 10.63 0.00 18.30

BCKIF vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Babcock International Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Babcock International Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7834.932/448.886
=17.45

Babcock International Group's current Enterprise Value is $7,835 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Babcock International Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $449 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 17.45 mean?
Babcock International Group (BCKIF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.45 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 12.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #971 out of 1423 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Babcock International Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Babcock International Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.45 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 12.19. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.01. Babcock International Group's value of 17.45 is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #971 out of 1423 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Babcock International Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock International Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #971 out of 1423 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Babcock International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.01. Babcock International Group's value of 17.45 is 58.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.19 vs. the industry median of 11.01, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.01, based on 1,423 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Babcock International Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.45 is 58.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock International Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.45, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 12.19. 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 $8.05, compared to a current price of $14.54 — trading 80.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.45, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 12.19 and 58.5% above the Construction industry median of 11.01. Babcock International Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock International Group (BCKIF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.45 as of Jul. 26, 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 $14.54 is trading 80.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.05. GuruFocus considers Babcock International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BCKIF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 17.45 (43% above median its 10-year median of 12.19)
  • GF Value™: $8.05 vs. price of $14.54 (80.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.5% above the Construction median (#971 of 1423)

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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