Balfour BeattyBAFBF 77 FCF Yield % is 14.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 7.15. GuruFocus rates BAFBF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,787 Construction companies, Balfour Beatty ranks better than 82.32% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Balfour Beatty FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balfour Beatty's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Balfour Beatty's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Balfour Beatty's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balfour Beatty's FCF Yield % 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.
Balfour Beatty (BAFBF) has a FCF Yield % of 14.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Balfour Beatty and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 7.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #316 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Balfour Beatty's FCF Yield % too high?
Balfour Beatty's current FCF Yield % of 14.63 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 7.15. The Construction industry median FCF Yield % is 2.24. Balfour Beatty's value of 14.63 is 553.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #316 out of 1787 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 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balfour Beatty's FCF Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #316 out of 1787 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Balfour Beatty in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.24. Balfour Beatty's value of 14.63 is 553.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.15 vs. the industry median of 2.24, 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 FCF Yield % for a Construction company?
The median FCF Yield % among Construction companies is 2.24, based on 1,787 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Balfour Beatty's current FCF Yield % of 14.63 is 553.1% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Balfour Beatty and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balfour Beatty's current FCF Yield % is 14.63, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 7.15. 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 $7.08, compared to a current price of $10.56 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 14.63, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 7.15 and 553.1% above the Construction industry median of 2.24. Balfour Beatty's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Balfour Beatty (BAFBF), the current FCF Yield % is 14.63 as of Jun. 25, 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 $10.56 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.08.
GuruFocus considers Balfour Beatty to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAFBF:
FCF Yield %: 14.63 (105% above median its 10-year median of 7.15)
GF Value™: $7.08 vs. price of $10.56 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 553.1% above the Construction median (#316 of 1787)
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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