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Balfour BeattyBAFBF 80 EV-to-OCF is 5.34 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 6.98. GuruFocus rates BAFBF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,786 Construction companies, Balfour Beatty ranks better than 55.82% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Balfour Beatty's Enterprise Value is $4,733 Mil.
Balfour Beatty's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $886 Mil. Therefore, Balfour Beatty's EV-to-OCF for today is 5.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balfour Beatty's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BAFBF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.92 Med: 6.98 Max: 56.4
Current: 5.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Balfour Beatty was 56.40. The lowest was -16.92. And the median was 6.98.
BAFBF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 55.82% of 1786
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.855
vs BAFBF: 5.45
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Balfour Beatty's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Balfour Beatty's share price for today is $11.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Balfour Beatty's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.700.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Balfour Beatty EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Balfour Beatty EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balfour Beatty's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Balfour Beatty's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Balfour Beatty's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balfour Beatty's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Balfour Beatty's current Enterprise Value is $4,733 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Balfour Beatty's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $886 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.
Balfour Beatty (BAFBF) has a EV-to-OCF of 5.34 as of Aug. 05, 2026. This is 23% below median its historical median of 6.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #789 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Balfour Beatty's EV-to-OCF too high?
Balfour Beatty's current EV-to-OCF of 5.34 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.98. The Construction industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.86. Balfour Beatty's value of 5.34 is 22.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #789 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Balfour Beatty has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balfour Beatty's EV-to-OCF compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #789 out of 1786 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Balfour Beatty in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.86. Balfour Beatty's value of 5.34 is 22.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.98 vs. the industry median of 6.86, Balfour Beatty 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 EV-to-OCF for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Construction companies is 6.86, based on 1,786 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Balfour Beatty's current EV-to-OCF of 5.34 is 22.1% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balfour Beatty's current EV-to-OCF is 5.34, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 6.98. 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 $7.91, compared to a current price of $11.00 — trading 39.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 5.34, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.98 and 22.1% below the Construction industry median of 6.86. Balfour Beatty's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Balfour Beatty (BAFBF), the current EV-to-OCF is 5.34 as of Aug. 05, 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 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 39.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.91.
GuruFocus considers Balfour Beatty to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAFBF:
EV-to-OCF: 5.34 (23% below median its 10-year median of 6.98)
GF Value™: $7.91 vs. price of $11.00 (39.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% below the Construction median (#789 of 1786)
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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