Babcock International Group (CHIX:BABL) Pre-Tax Income: £276 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:BABL Babcock International Group PLC CHIX:BABL
62 GF Score
Price £9.97
GF Value £6.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Babcock International Group Pre-Tax Income?

Babcock International Group CHIX:BABL -3.23% 62 Pre-Tax Income is £276 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BABL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Babcock International Group's pretax income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £54 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £276 Mil. Babcock International Group's pretax margin was 2.05%.

During the past 13 years, Babcock International Group's highest Pretax Margin was 8.39%. The lowest was -45.60%. And the median was 5.10%.


Babcock International Group  (CHIX:BABl) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Babcock International Group's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=54.2/2639.1
=2.05%

During the past 13 years, Babcock International Group's highest Pretax Margin was 8.39%. The lowest was -45.60%. And the median was 5.10%.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Babcock International Group Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Babcock International Group's Pre-Tax Income 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.

Babcock International Group Pre-Tax Income Chart

Babcock International Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Pre-Tax Income
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Babcock International Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 77.40 166.90 164.90 222.10 54.20

CHIX:BABL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Babcock International Group's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Babcock International Group's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Babcock International Group's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Babcock International Group Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Babcock International Group's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=283.3++-58.5+29.3+22.2
=276

Babcock International Group's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=70.8++-31.1+14.1+0.40000000000001
=54

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £276 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of £276 Mil mean?
Babcock International Group (CHIX:BABL) has a Pre-Tax Income of £276 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors.
Is Babcock International Group's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Babcock International Group's current Pre-Tax Income is £276 Mil. Overall, Babcock International Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock International Group's Pre-Tax Income compare to PWR and FIX?
Babcock International Group's Pre-Tax Income of £276 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Construction company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Construction industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors. Babcock International Group's current Pre-Tax Income is £276 Mil. 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 (CHIX:BABL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.44, compared to a current price of £9.97 — trading 54.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is £276 Mil. Babcock International Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock International Group (CHIX:BABL), the current Pre-Tax Income is £276 Mil 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 (CHIX:BABL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £9.97 is trading 54.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £6.44. GuruFocus considers Babcock International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BABL:

  • Pre-Tax Income: £276 Mil
  • GF Value™: £6.44 vs. price of £9.97 (54.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BABL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Babcock International Group Business Description

Address 33 Wigmore Street, London, GBR, W1U 1QX
Babcock International Group PLC is a UK-based engineering and defence services company. It provides through-life support, engineering, and infrastructure services to government and commercial customers, with a focus on defence, security, and nuclear markets. Its operations span sectors including marine and naval support, land equipment, aviation and training, and nuclear engineering, covering areas such as submarine support, decommissioning, secure communications, and technical training. The company serves primarily the UK Ministry of Defence and other public sector clients, alongside commercial customers in energy and transport. It generates revenue through long-term service contracts, maintenance and support agreements, and engineering projects, with the majority of revenue derived from the United Kingdom. Babcock is listed on the London Stock Exchange and operates mainly in the UK and internationally.
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