Balfour Beatty plc (BBY) - Net Assets

Latest as of December 2025: GBX1.15 Billion GBX ≈ $140.17K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Balfour Beatty plc (BBY) has net assets worth GBX1.15 Billion GBX (≈ $140.17K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX6.09 Billion ≈ $741.34K USD) and total liabilities (GBX4.94 Billion ≈ $601.18K USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check BBY tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX1.15 Billion
% of Total Assets 18.91%
Annual Growth Rate 2.77%
5-Year Change -16.28%
10-Year Change 51.18%
Growth Volatility 27.8

Balfour Beatty plc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)

This chart illustrates how Balfour Beatty plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See BBY defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Net Assets for Balfour Beatty plc (1985–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Balfour Beatty plc from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see BBY market cap overview.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 GBX1.15 Billion
≈ $140.17K		 +1.95%
2024-12-31 GBX1.13 Billion
≈ $137.49K		 -6.46%
2023-12-31 GBX1.21 Billion
≈ $146.98K		 -12.65%
2022-12-31 GBX1.38 Billion
≈ $168.27K		 +0.51%
2021-12-31 GBX1.38 Billion
≈ $167.42K		 +2.30%
2020-12-31 GBX1.34 Billion
≈ $163.65K		 -2.32%
2019-12-31 GBX1.38 Billion
≈ $167.54K		 +10.96%
2018-12-31 GBX1.24 Billion
≈ $150.99K		 +16.42%
2017-12-31 GBX1.07 Billion
≈ $129.70K		 +39.90%
2016-12-31 GBX762.00 Million
≈ $92.71K		 -8.19%
2015-12-31 GBX830.00 Million
≈ $100.99K		 -32.52%
2014-12-31 GBX1.23 Billion
≈ $149.66K		 +18.84%
2013-12-31 GBX1.03 Billion
≈ $125.93K		 -20.93%
2012-12-31 GBX1.31 Billion
≈ $159.27K		 +3.64%
2011-12-31 GBX1.26 Billion
≈ $153.67K		 +8.88%
2010-12-31 GBX1.16 Billion
≈ $141.14K		 +16.12%
2009-12-31 GBX999.00 Million
≈ $121.55K		 +15.49%
2008-12-31 GBX865.00 Million
≈ $105.25K		 +79.09%
2007-12-31 GBX483.00 Million
≈ $58.77K		 +24.81%
2006-12-31 GBX387.00 Million
≈ $47.09K		 +32.53%
2005-12-31 GBX292.00 Million
≈ $35.53K		 -3.31%
2004-12-31 GBX302.00 Million
≈ $36.74K		 +30.74%
2003-12-31 GBX231.00 Million
≈ $28.11K		 +19.69%
2002-12-31 GBX193.00 Million
≈ $23.48K		 +4.32%
2001-12-31 GBX185.00 Million
≈ $22.51K		 +17.83%
2000-12-31 GBX157.00 Million
≈ $19.10K		 +89.16%
1999-12-31 GBX83.00 Million
≈ $10.10K		 -60.10%
1998-12-31 GBX208.00 Million
≈ $25.31K		 -54.49%
1997-12-31 GBX457.00 Million
≈ $55.60K		 -24.59%
1996-12-31 GBX606.00 Million
≈ $73.73K		 +13.70%
1995-12-31 GBX533.00 Million
≈ $64.85K		 -17.87%
1994-12-31 GBX649.00 Million
≈ $78.96K		 +43.90%
1993-12-31 GBX451.00 Million
≈ $54.87K		 -11.57%
1992-12-31 GBX510.00 Million
≈ $62.05K		 +0.39%
1991-12-31 GBX508.00 Million
≈ $61.81K		 +3.91%
1990-12-31 GBX488.90 Million
≈ $59.48K		 -8.17%
1989-12-31 GBX532.40 Million
≈ $64.78K		 +20.73%
1988-12-31 GBX441.00 Million
≈ $53.66K		 +11.20%
1987-12-31 GBX396.60 Million
≈ $48.25K		 -2.32%
1986-12-31 GBX406.00 Million
≈ $49.40K		 +5.18%
1985-12-31 GBX386.00 Million
≈ $46.97K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Balfour Beatty plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 1119.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX475.00 Million 41.56%
Common Stock GBX247.00 Million 21.61%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX99.00 Million 8.66%
Other Components GBX322.00 Million 28.17%
Total Equity GBX1.14 Billion 100.00%

Balfour Beatty plc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Balfour Beatty plc ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Limited
NSE:VINYLINDIA
 $50.48 Million
IRSA Propiedades Comerciales S.A
BA:IRCP
 $50.48 Million
FIT INVEST JSC
VN:FIT
 $50.50 Million
Binh Duong Trade and Development JSC
VN:TDC
 $50.51 Million
Thonburi Medical Centre Public Company Limited
BK:KDH
 $50.45 Million
Hilbert Group AB Series B
ST:HILB-B
 $50.44 Million
K Auction Inc.
KQ:102370
 $50.44 Million
Mangalam Organics Limited
NSE:MANORG
 $50.40 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Balfour Beatty plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,121,000,000 to 1,143,000,000, a change of 22,000,000 (2.0%).
  • Net income of 263,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 64,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 157,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 86,000,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 66,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX263.00 Million +23.01%
Dividends Paid GBX64.00 Million -5.6%
Share Repurchases GBX157.00 Million -13.74%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-86.00 Million -7.52%
Other Changes GBX66.00 Million +5.77%
Total Change GBX- 1.96%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Balfour Beatty plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 384.83x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 732.60x to 384.83x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1985-12-31 GBX1.19 GBX871.00 x
1986-12-31 GBX1.18 GBX871.00 x
1987-12-31 GBX1.11 GBX871.00 x
1988-12-31 GBX1.08 GBX871.00 x
1989-12-31 GBX1.25 GBX871.00 x
1990-12-31 GBX1.12 GBX871.00 x
1991-12-31 GBX1.11 GBX871.00 x
1992-12-31 GBX1.05 GBX871.00 x
1993-12-31 GBX0.84 GBX871.00 x
1994-12-31 GBX1.31 GBX871.00 x
1995-12-31 GBX1.02 GBX871.00 x
1996-12-31 GBX1.15 GBX871.00 x
1997-12-31 GBX0.75 GBX871.00 x
1998-12-31 GBX0.41 GBX871.00 x
1999-12-31 GBX0.17 GBX871.00 x
2000-12-31 GBX0.32 GBX871.00 x
2001-12-31 GBX0.38 GBX871.00 x
2002-12-31 GBX0.41 GBX871.00 x
2003-12-31 GBX0.38 GBX871.00 x
2004-12-31 GBX0.62 GBX871.00 x
2005-12-31 GBX0.59 GBX871.00 x
2006-12-31 GBX0.78 GBX871.00 x
2007-12-31 GBX0.97 GBX871.00 x
2008-12-31 GBX1.42 GBX871.00 x
2009-12-31 GBX1.74 GBX871.00 x
2010-12-31 GBX1.69 GBX871.00 x
2011-12-31 GBX1.84 GBX871.00 x
2012-12-31 GBX1.91 GBX871.00 x
2013-12-31 GBX1.51 GBX871.00 x
2014-12-31 GBX1.79 GBX871.00 x
2015-12-31 GBX1.21 GBX871.00 x
2016-12-31 GBX1.11 GBX871.00 x
2017-12-31 GBX1.53 GBX871.00 x
2018-12-31 GBX1.79 GBX871.00 x
2019-12-31 GBX1.99 GBX871.00 x
2020-12-31 GBX1.94 GBX871.00 x
2021-12-31 GBX2.06 GBX871.00 x
2022-12-31 GBX2.22 GBX871.00 x
2023-12-31 GBX2.12 GBX871.00 x
2024-12-31 GBX2.12 GBX871.00 x
2025-12-31 GBX2.26 GBX871.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Balfour Beatty plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 23.01%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 2.77%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.56x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 5.33x
  • Recent ROE (23.01%) is above the historical average (1.72%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1985 10.12% 1.33% 2.00x 3.81x GBX330.00K
1986 11.13% 1.49% 1.84x 4.04x GBX3.24 Million
1987 22.03% 2.60% 1.96x 4.32x GBX35.38 Million
1988 29.16% 3.01% 1.93x 5.00x GBX58.35 Million
1989 30.41% 3.07% 1.98x 5.01x GBX78.19 Million
1990 25.31% 2.62% 1.76x 5.49x GBX56.25 Million
1991 0.81% 0.09% 1.56x 5.95x GBX-34.20 Million
1992 1.84% 0.21% 1.38x 6.45x GBX-31.10 Million
1993 15.63% 1.47% 1.48x 7.19x GBX19.10 Million
1994 12.78% 1.88% 1.49x 4.56x GBX15.00 Million
1995 -27.42% -2.86% 1.65x 5.82x GBX-158.30 Million
1996 0.60% 0.07% 1.77x 4.83x GBX-46.60 Million
1997 -18.28% -1.59% 1.90x 6.05x GBX-102.10 Million
1998 -70.56% -3.79% 2.04x 9.12x GBX-158.70 Million
1999 -472.50% -14.35% 2.35x 13.99x GBX-386.00 Million
2000 46.10% 3.03% 1.80x 8.45x GBX55.60 Million
2001 41.53% 2.78% 1.82x 8.22x GBX57.70 Million
2002 27.46% 1.71% 1.94x 8.27x GBX33.70 Million
2003 38.53% 2.82% 1.79x 7.65x GBX65.90 Million
2004 86.09% 7.45% 1.51x 7.68x GBX229.80 Million
2005 36.30% 2.76% 1.71x 7.67x GBX76.80 Million
2006 23.51% 2.03% 1.74x 6.66x GBX52.30 Million
2007 31.26% 2.34% 1.92x 6.95x GBX102.70 Million
2008 22.76% 2.37% 1.82x 5.28x GBX109.90 Million
2009 21.21% 2.36% 1.65x 5.45x GBX111.50 Million
2010 12.37% 1.55% 1.72x 4.65x GBX27.40 Million
2011 14.77% 1.96% 1.64x 4.58x GBX60.10 Million
2012 2.68% 0.37% 1.64x 4.43x GBX-95.60 Million
2013 -3.39% -0.47% 1.31x 5.53x GBX-138.30 Million
2014 -4.89% -0.83% 1.39x 4.27x GBX-182.70 Million
2015 -24.94% -2.96% 1.51x 5.57x GBX-288.60 Million
2016 3.17% 0.35% 1.45x 6.31x GBX-51.70 Million
2017 15.91% 2.43% 1.42x 4.62x GBX62.40 Million
2018 10.97% 2.03% 1.45x 3.71x GBX11.90 Million
2019 9.50% 1.78% 1.51x 3.54x GBX-6.80 Million
2020 2.25% 0.41% 1.56x 3.51x GBX-103.60 Million
2021 10.23% 1.94% 1.49x 3.54x GBX3.10 Million
2022 20.90% 3.78% 1.49x 3.72x GBX150.20 Million
2023 16.44% 2.46% 1.52x 4.39x GBX77.20 Million
2024 15.88% 2.16% 1.46x 5.02x GBX65.90 Million
2025 23.01% 2.77% 1.56x 5.33x GBX148.70 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Balfour Beatty plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Engineering & Construction industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Engineering & Construction
  • Average net assets among peers: $97,218,222
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -10.18%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Balfour Beatty plc (BBY) GBX1.15 Billion 10.12% 4.29x $50.45 Million
Babcock International Group PLC (BAB) $47.34 Million -96.10% 7.52x $62.58 Million
Billington Holdings PLC (BILN) $29.22 Million 4.69% 0.70x $637.55K
Ceps PLC (CEPS) $1.09 Million -89.66% 14.07x $111.15K
Costain Group PLC (COST) $-44.50 Million 0.00% 0.00x $6.83 Million
Galliford Try PLC (GFRD) $120.10 Million 21.15% 3.82x $6.30 Million
Hill & Smith Holdings PLC (HILS) $9.98 Million 12.25% 0.88x $27.83 Million
Kier Group PLC (KIE) $183.10 Million 25.78% 5.72x $10.97 Million
Kinovo PLC (KINO) $10.62 Million 12.98% 2.45x $9.21 Million
Keller Group PLC (KLR) $518.00 Million 17.26% 2.24x $22.54 Million

About Balfour Beatty plc

LSE:BBY UK Engineering & Construction
Market Cap
$50.45 Million
GBX414.67 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#21920 Global
#156 in UK
Share Price
GBX871.00
Change (1 day)
+0.46%
52-Week Range
GBX494.80 - GBX871.00
All Time High
GBX871.00
Categories
Companies in UK Engineering & Construction
About

Balfour Beatty plc finances, develops, builds, maintains, and operates infrastructure in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Construction Services, Support Services, Infrastructure Investments. The company constructs buildings, including commercial, healthcare, education, retail, and residential assets; and infrastructure assets comprisi… Read more