Balfour BeattyBLFBY +0.05%78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates BLFBY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Construction companies, Balfour Beatty ranks better than 69.85% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BLFBY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.29
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Balfour Beatty was 0.29. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.20.
BLFBY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 69.85% of 859
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs BLFBY: 0.28
During the past 12 months, Balfour Beatty's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Balfour Beatty was 80.60% per year. The lowest was -61.40% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Balfour Beatty (OTCPK:BLFBY) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Balfour Beatty Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Balfour Beatty Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
BLFBY vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Balfour Beatty (BLFBY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Balfour Beatty and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #259 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Balfour Beatty's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.29. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Balfour Beatty's value of 0.13 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #259 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Balfour Beatty has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balfour Beatty's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Balfour Beatty ranks #259 out of 859 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Balfour Beatty in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Balfour Beatty's value of 0.13 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Balfour Beatty's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Balfour Beatty 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 859 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Balfour Beatty's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 66.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Balfour Beatty and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balfour Beatty's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. 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 (BLFBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.73, compared to a current price of $23.51 — trading 49.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 66.7% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. Balfour Beatty's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Balfour Beatty (BLFBY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Dec. 2025. 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 (BLFBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balfour Beatty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.51 is trading 49.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.73.
GuruFocus considers Balfour Beatty to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLFBY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: $15.73 vs. price of $23.51 (49.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Construction median (#259 of 859)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLFBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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