BAFBF (Balfour Beatty) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


BAFBF Balfour Beatty PLC BAFBF
77 GF Score
Price $11.20
GF Value $7.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Balfour Beatty Moat Score?

Balfour Beatty BAFBF 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates BAFBF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,840 Construction companies, Balfour Beatty ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.

Balfour Beatty has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Balfour Beatty has Narrow Moat: Balfour Beatty has a solid position in construction with some economies of scale and brand recognition. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology to elevate it to a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Balfour Beatty might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Balfour Beatty  (OTCPK:BAFBF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Balfour Beatty Moat Score Related Terms

BAFBF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Balfour Beatty's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Balfour Beatty's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Balfour Beatty's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Balfour Beatty (BAFBF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #43 out of 1840 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Balfour Beatty's Moat Score too high?
Balfour Beatty's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #43 out of 1840 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 Moat Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #43 out of 1840 companies for Moat Score. This places Balfour Beatty in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Balfour Beatty's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $7.49, compared to a current price of $11.20 — trading 49.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Balfour Beatty (BAFBF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 $11.20 is trading 49.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.49. GuruFocus considers Balfour Beatty to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BAFBF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $7.49 vs. price of $11.20 (49.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, GBR, E14 5HU
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.
77GF Score

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