Balfour BeattyBLFBY +0.05%78 EV-to-FCF is 5.76 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates BLFBY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,104 Construction companies, Balfour Beatty ranks better than 76.81% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Balfour Beatty's Enterprise Value is $4,724 Mil.
Balfour Beatty's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $820 Mil. Therefore, Balfour Beatty's EV-to-FCF for today is 5.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balfour Beatty's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BLFBY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.06 Med: 6.22 Max: 16.01
Current: 5.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Balfour Beatty was 16.01. The lowest was -31.06. And the median was 6.22.
BLFBY's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 76.81% of 1104
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 13.285
vs BLFBY: 5.80
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $23.51.
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 $1.399.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Balfour Beatty EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Balfour Beatty EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balfour Beatty's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Balfour Beatty's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balfour Beatty's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Balfour Beatty's current Enterprise Value is $4,724 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Balfour Beatty's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $820 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 (BLFBY) has a EV-to-FCF of 5.76 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Balfour Beatty and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #256 out of 1104 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Balfour Beatty's EV-to-FCF too high?
Balfour Beatty's current EV-to-FCF of 5.76 is near median its 10-year median of 6.22. The Construction industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.29. Balfour Beatty's value of 5.76 is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #256 out of 1104 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Balfour Beatty has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balfour Beatty's EV-to-FCF compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #256 out of 1104 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Balfour Beatty in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.29. Balfour Beatty's value of 5.76 is 56.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 13.29, 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-FCF for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Construction companies is 13.29, based on 1,104 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Balfour Beatty's current EV-to-FCF of 5.76 is 56.6% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Balfour Beatty and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balfour Beatty's current EV-to-FCF is 5.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.22. 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 (BLFBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.73, compared to a current price of $23.51 — trading 49.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 5.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 56.6% below the Construction industry median of 13.29. Balfour Beatty's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Balfour Beatty (BLFBY), the current EV-to-FCF is 5.76 as of Jun. 28, 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 (BLFBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balfour Beatty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.51 is trading 49.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.73.
GuruFocus considers Balfour Beatty to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLFBY:
EV-to-FCF: 5.76 (near median its 10-year median of 6.22)
GF Value™: $15.73 vs. price of $23.51 (49.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Construction median (#256 of 1104)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLFBY 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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