Babcock International GroupLSE:BAB +0.10%67 OCF Margin % is 7.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 7.02. GuruFocus rates LSE:BAB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,771 Construction companies, Babcock International Group ranks better than 56.69% on this metric.
* 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International Group's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's OCF 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 (LSE:BAB) has a OCF Margin % of 7.60% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.02. Over the past decade, Babcock International Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.17 to 10.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #767 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Babcock International Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Babcock International Group's current OCF Margin % of 7.60% is near median its 10-year median of 7.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 10.76. The Construction industry median OCF Margin % is 5.92. Babcock International Group's value of 7.60% is 28.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #767 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Babcock International Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock International Group's OCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Babcock International Group ranks #767 out of 1771 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Babcock International Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.92. Babcock International Group's value of 7.60% is 28.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Babcock International Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.17 to 10.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.02 vs. the industry median of 5.92, Babcock International 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 OCF Margin % for a Construction company?
The median OCF Margin % among Construction companies is 5.92, based on 1,771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Babcock International Group's current OCF Margin % of 7.60% is 28.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock International Group's current OCF Margin % is 7.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.02. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group (LSE:BAB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.29, compared to a current price of £9.85 — trading 56.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 7.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.02 and 28.4% above the Construction industry median of 5.92. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock International Group (LSE:BAB), the current OCF Margin % is 7.60% 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 (LSE:BAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £9.85 is trading 56.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £6.29.
GuruFocus considers Babcock International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BAB:
OCF Margin %: 7.60% (near median its 10-year median of 7.02)
GF Value™: £6.29 vs. price of £9.85 (56.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% above the Construction median (#767 of 1771)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BAB 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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