MEX:BABBN's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 20.705 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Babcock International Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Babcock International Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Babcock International Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Babcock International Group Gross 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.
MEX:BABBN vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International Group's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Babcock International Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.66 to 14.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #999999 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Babcock International Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Babcock International Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 14.76. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #999999 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Babcock International Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock International Group's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #999999 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Babcock International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Historically, Babcock International Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.66 to 14.76 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock International Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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?
Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN52.85, compared to a current price of MXN82.68 — trading 56.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Babcock International Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 (MEX:BABBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN82.68 is trading 56.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN52.85.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BABBN:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: MXN52.85 vs. price of MXN82.68 (56.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BABBN 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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