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Bristow GroupVTOL +0.19%59 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $27.19 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 1666% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates VTOL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 621 Oil & Gas companies, Bristow Group ranks worse than 78.58% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-14), Bristow Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $27.19. The stock price of Bristow Group is $46.57. Therefore, Bristow Group's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.7.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bristow Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
VTOL'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29 Med: 1.54 Max: 1.73
Current: 1.71
During the past 7 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Bristow Group was 1.73. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 1.54.
VTOL's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 78.58% of 621
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.85
vs VTOL: 1.71
Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Bristow Group's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
46.57
/
27.185428373225
=
1.71
* 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.
Bristow Group Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Bristow Group Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bristow Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.
Bristow Group Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
VTOL vs PUMP, HLX, RES: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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.
Bristow Group Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bristow Group's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bristow Group's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Bristow Group Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $27.19 mean?
Bristow Group (VTOL) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $27.19 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Bristow Group and its competitors. This is 1666% above median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Bristow Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 1.29 to 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #488 out of 621 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Bristow Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Bristow Group's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $27.19 is 1666% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 1.73. The Oil & Gas industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.85. Bristow Group's value of $27.19 is 3098.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #488 out of 621 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to PUMP and HLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #488 out of 621 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Bristow Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.85. Bristow Group's value of $27.19 is 3098.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bristow Group's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 1.29 to 1.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Bristow 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 0.85, based on 621 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bristow Group's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $27.19 is 3098.8% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Bristow Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bristow Group's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $27.19, which is 1666% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group (VTOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.33, compared to a current price of $46.57 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $27.19, which is 1666% above median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 3098.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.85. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bristow Group (VTOL), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $27.19 as of Aug. 14, 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 Bristow Group (VTOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.57 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.33.
GuruFocus considers Bristow Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VTOL:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $27.19 (1666% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: $39.33 vs. price of $46.57 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3098.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#488 of 621)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VTOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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