Balfour Beatty plc
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
Balfour Beatty plc (BAFBF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $1.08 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Balfour Beatty plc (BAFBF) has net assets worth $1.08 Billion USD as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($6.02 Billion) and total liabilities ($4.94 Billion). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.08 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 17.97% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.79% |
| 5-Year Change | -15.99% |
| 10-Year Change | 36.14% |
| Growth Volatility | 28.14 |
Balfour Beatty plc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Balfour Beatty plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Balfour Beatty plc (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Balfour Beatty plc from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.13 Billion | -6.46% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.21 Billion | -12.65% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | +0.51% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | +2.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | -2.32% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | +10.96% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | +16.42% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | +39.90% |
| 2016-12-31 | $762.00 Million | -8.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | $830.00 Million | -32.52% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.23 Billion | +18.84% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | -20.93% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.31 Billion | +3.64% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | +8.88% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | +16.12% |
| 2009-12-31 | $999.00 Million | +15.49% |
| 2008-12-31 | $865.00 Million | +79.09% |
| 2007-12-31 | $483.00 Million | +24.81% |
| 2006-12-31 | $387.00 Million | +32.53% |
| 2005-12-31 | $292.00 Million | -3.31% |
| 2004-12-31 | $302.00 Million | +30.74% |
| 2003-12-31 | $231.00 Million | +19.69% |
| 2002-12-31 | $193.00 Million | +4.32% |
| 2001-12-31 | $185.00 Million | +17.83% |
| 2000-12-31 | $157.00 Million | +89.16% |
| 1999-12-31 | $83.00 Million | -60.10% |
| 1998-12-31 | $208.00 Million | -54.49% |
| 1997-12-31 | $457.00 Million | -24.59% |
| 1996-12-31 | $606.00 Million | +13.70% |
| 1995-12-31 | $533.00 Million | -17.87% |
| 1994-12-31 | $649.00 Million | +43.90% |
| 1993-12-31 | $451.00 Million | -11.57% |
| 1992-12-31 | $510.00 Million | +0.39% |
| 1991-12-31 | $508.00 Million | +3.91% |
| 1990-12-31 | $488.90 Million | -8.17% |
| 1989-12-31 | $532.40 Million | +20.73% |
| 1988-12-31 | $441.00 Million | +11.20% |
| 1987-12-31 | $396.60 Million | -2.32% |
| 1986-12-31 | $406.00 Million | +5.18% |
| 1985-12-31 | $386.00 Million | -- |
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 1186.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $501.00 Million | 44.69% |
| Common Stock | $259.00 Million | 23.10% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $185.00 Million | 16.50% |
| Other Components | $176.00 Million | 15.70% |
| Total Equity | $1.12 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 |
|---|---|
|
Inchcape plc
PINK:IHCPF
|
$2.85 Billion |
|
Aritzia Inc
PINK:ATZAF
|
$2.85 Billion |
|
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
NYSE:GPK
|
$2.85 Billion |
|
SOLARWINDS CORP. DL-001
F:0OIA
|
$2.85 Billion |
|
MeiHua Holdings Group Co Ltd
SHG:600873
|
$2.85 Billion |
|
Aura Minerals Inc. Common Shares
NASDAQ:AUGO
|
$2.85 Billion |
|
Geo-Jade Petroleum Corp
SHG:600759
|
$2.85 Billion |
|
Pony AI Inc. American Depositary Shares
NASDAQ:PONY
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$2.85 Billion |
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 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,198,000,000 to 1,121,000,000, a change of -77,000,000 (-6.4%).
- Net income of 178,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 61,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 113,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 19,000,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 62,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $178.00 Million | +15.88% |
| Dividends Paid | $61.00 Million | -5.44% |
| Share Repurchases | $113.00 Million | -10.08% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-19.00 Million | -1.69% |
| Other Changes | $-62.00 Million | -5.53% |
| Total Change | $- | -6.43% |
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: 2.71x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 2.42x to 2.71x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $2.38 | $5.75 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $2.36 | $5.75 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $2.21 | $5.75 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $2.16 | $5.75 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $2.49 | $5.75 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $2.23 | $5.75 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $2.23 | $5.75 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $2.09 | $5.75 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.69 | $5.75 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $2.62 | $5.75 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $2.05 | $5.75 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.30 | $5.75 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.50 | $5.75 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $0.82 | $5.75 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $0.33 | $5.75 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $0.64 | $5.75 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $0.76 | $5.75 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $0.81 | $5.75 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $0.75 | $5.75 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.24 | $5.75 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.19 | $5.75 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.56 | $5.75 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.94 | $5.75 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.84 | $5.75 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $3.48 | $5.75 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.39 | $5.75 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $3.68 | $5.75 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $3.81 | $5.75 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $3.01 | $5.75 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.58 | $5.75 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.41 | $5.75 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.21 | $5.75 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.07 | $5.75 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.58 | $5.75 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.99 | $5.75 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.94 | $5.75 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.06 | $5.75 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.22 | $5.75 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.12 | $5.75 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.12 | $5.75 | 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): 15.88%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.16%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.46x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.02x
- Recent ROE (15.88%) is above the historical average (0.91%), 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 | $330.00K |
| 1986 | 11.13% | 1.49% | 1.84x | 4.04x | $3.24 Million |
| 1987 | 22.03% | 2.60% | 1.96x | 4.32x | $35.38 Million |
| 1988 | 29.16% | 3.01% | 1.93x | 5.00x | $58.35 Million |
| 1989 | 30.41% | 3.07% | 1.98x | 5.01x | $78.19 Million |
| 1990 | 25.31% | 2.62% | 1.76x | 5.49x | $56.25 Million |
| 1991 | 0.81% | 0.09% | 1.56x | 5.95x | $-34.20 Million |
| 1992 | 1.84% | 0.21% | 1.38x | 6.45x | $-31.10 Million |
| 1993 | 15.63% | 1.47% | 1.48x | 7.19x | $19.10 Million |
| 1994 | 12.78% | 1.88% | 1.49x | 4.56x | $15.00 Million |
| 1995 | -27.42% | -2.86% | 1.65x | 5.82x | $-158.30 Million |
| 1996 | 0.60% | 0.07% | 1.77x | 4.83x | $-46.60 Million |
| 1997 | -18.28% | -1.59% | 1.90x | 6.05x | $-102.10 Million |
| 1998 | -70.56% | -3.79% | 2.04x | 9.12x | $-158.70 Million |
| 1999 | -472.50% | -14.35% | 2.35x | 13.99x | $-386.00 Million |
| 2000 | 46.10% | 3.03% | 1.80x | 8.45x | $55.60 Million |
| 2001 | 41.53% | 2.78% | 1.82x | 8.22x | $57.70 Million |
| 2002 | 27.46% | 1.71% | 1.94x | 8.27x | $33.70 Million |
| 2003 | 38.53% | 2.82% | 1.79x | 7.65x | $65.90 Million |
| 2004 | 74.17% | 6.42% | 1.51x | 7.68x | $193.80 Million |
| 2005 | 36.30% | 2.76% | 1.71x | 7.67x | $76.80 Million |
| 2006 | 23.51% | 2.03% | 1.74x | 6.66x | $52.30 Million |
| 2007 | 31.26% | 2.34% | 1.92x | 6.95x | $102.70 Million |
| 2008 | 22.76% | 2.37% | 1.82x | 5.28x | $109.90 Million |
| 2009 | 21.21% | 2.36% | 1.65x | 5.45x | $111.50 Million |
| 2010 | 12.37% | 1.55% | 1.72x | 4.65x | $27.40 Million |
| 2011 | 14.77% | 1.96% | 1.64x | 4.58x | $60.10 Million |
| 2012 | 3.37% | 0.46% | 1.64x | 4.43x | $-86.60 Million |
| 2013 | -3.39% | -0.40% | 1.53x | 5.53x | $-138.30 Million |
| 2014 | -4.89% | -0.83% | 1.39x | 4.27x | $-182.70 Million |
| 2015 | -24.94% | -2.96% | 1.51x | 5.57x | $-288.60 Million |
| 2016 | 3.17% | 0.35% | 1.45x | 6.31x | $-51.70 Million |
| 2017 | 15.91% | 2.43% | 1.42x | 4.62x | $62.40 Million |
| 2018 | 10.97% | 2.03% | 1.45x | 3.71x | $11.90 Million |
| 2019 | 9.50% | 1.78% | 1.51x | 3.54x | $-6.80 Million |
| 2020 | 2.25% | 0.41% | 1.56x | 3.51x | $-103.60 Million |
| 2021 | 10.23% | 1.95% | 1.48x | 3.54x | $3.10 Million |
| 2022 | 20.90% | 3.78% | 1.49x | 3.72x | $150.20 Million |
| 2023 | 16.44% | 2.46% | 1.52x | 4.39x | $77.20 Million |
| 2024 | 15.88% | 2.16% | 1.46x | 5.02x | $65.90 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: $1,646,543,800
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 16.91%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Beatty plc (BAFBF) | $1.08 Billion | 10.12% | 4.56x | $2.85 Billion |
| Arcosa Inc (ACA) | $2.43 Billion | 3.86% | 1.02x | $5.06 Billion |
| Aecom Technology Corporation (ACM) | $-181.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $11.42 Billion |
| ACS Actividades de Construcción y Servicios S.A (ACSAF) | $4.44 Billion | 29.55% | 6.70x | $8.35 Billion |
| Acciona S.A (ACXIF) | $6.30 Billion | 7.00% | 2.58x | $3.04 Billion |
| Aecon Group Inc (AEGXF) | $153.60 Million | 7.49% | 3.66x | $737.44 Million |
| ÅF Pöyry AB (publ) (AFXXF) | $551.78 Million | 41.72% | 1.52x | $1.66 Billion |
| Abengoa S.A (AGOAF) | $797.49 Million | 15.10% | 9.17x | $1.82 Million |
| AF Gruppen ASA (AGRUF) | $1.95 Billion | 35.44% | 2.36x | $547.02 Million |
| Argan Inc (AGX) | $3.70 Million | 24.32% | 1.27x | $6.30 Billion |
| Amelco Corporation (AMLC) | $15.28 Million | 4.60% | 1.62x | $2.84 |