Babcock International Group (BCKIF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Babcock International Group PLC is a United Kingdom–based provider of complex support services to defence, emergency services, and civil nuclear sectors. Tracing its origins to steam boiler engineering in the 19th century and a 1979 management buyout of Babcock & Wilcox’s UK operations, the company has grown to serve government and commercial clients worldwide. It operates as a specialist in managing critical assets and infrastructure, ensuring mission readiness and operational resilience across demanding environments.

The company’s core activities span naval and land-based support, aviation services, and nuclear decommissioning and maintenance. In the marine domain, Babcock maintains and modernises naval fleets, providing through-life support for warships, submarines, and auxiliary vessels. On land, the business delivers armoured vehicle maintenance, training facilities, and lifecycle management for military platforms. Its aviation arm offers engineering, repair, and overhaul services for military and civil aircraft, while the nuclear division undertakes decommissioning, waste management, and asset life extension at power plants and research sites.

Babcock serves a broad geographic footprint, with a strong presence in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Scandinavia, and several other international markets. Its client base includes the UK Ministry of Defence, the Australian Department of Defence, civil nuclear operators, emergency response agencies, and commercial shipping firms. The company’s global reach is supported by a network of purpose-built facilities, training ranges, and logistical hubs designed to deliver rapid response and sustained support to customers around the clock.

Under the leadership of Group Chief Executive David Lockwood, Babcock has focused on operational excellence, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships to enhance service delivery and drive long-term growth. The executive team, including Chief Financial Officer Lee Hopkinson, has navigated the company through defence procurement cycles and evolving energy regulations, positioning Babcock as a trusted partner in the lifecycle management of complex assets. Continuous investment in workforce skills and technology underpins its commitment to safety, quality, and mission success.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.04 to $14.68
• 50-Day Range: $10.80 to $16.01
• 52-Week Range: $5.67 to $16.36
• Volume: 3,601 shs
• Average Volume: 6,486 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 31.10
• Dividend Yield: 1.60%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Babcock International Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Babcock International Group scored higher than 1% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Babcock International Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Babcock International Group is 31.10, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Babcock International Group is 31.10, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.14.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Babcock International Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 12.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Babcock International Group has recently increased by 87.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Babcock International Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.53%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Babcock International Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Babcock International Group is 49.82%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Babcock International Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 12.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Babcock International Group has recently increased by 87.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Babcock International Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Babcock International Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

40.45% of the stock of Babcock International Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BCKIF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BCKIF shares performed this year?

Babcock International Group's stock was trading at $6.0510 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BCKIF shares have increased by 132.0% and is now trading at $14.04.

How do I buy shares of Babcock International Group?

Shares of BCKIF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Engineering & Construction
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BCKIF
• CIK: 1516323
• Web: www.babcockinternational.com
• Phone: 442073555300
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 28,343
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.10
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A