The historical rank and industry rank for Babcock International Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BABBN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.4 Med: 4.04 Max: 7.22
Current: 4.08
MEX:BABBN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.13% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs MEX:BABBN: 4.08
Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Babcock International Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Babcock International Group Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International Group's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's Net 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.
Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN) has a Net Margin % of 1.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 4.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #863 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Babcock International Group's Net Margin % too high?
Babcock International Group's current Net Margin % of 1.59% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 4.04. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Babcock International Group's value of 1.59% is 59.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #863 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #863 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Babcock International Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Babcock International Group's value of 1.59% is 59.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.04 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Babcock International Group 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 Net Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Babcock International Group's current Net Margin % of 1.59% is 59.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock International Group's current Net Margin % is 1.59%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 4.04. 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 Net Margin % of 1.59%. 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 Net Margin % is 1.59%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 4.04 and 59.4% below the Construction industry median of 3.92. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock International Group (MEX:BABBN), the current Net Margin % is 1.59% 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:
Net Margin %: 1.59% (61% below median its 10-year median of 4.04)
GF Value™: MXN52.85 vs. price of MXN82.68 (56.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.4% below the Construction median (#863 of 1766)
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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