Babcock International Group PLC BAB.L
Babcock International Group PLC (BAB.L) earns a Piotroski F-score of 6/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It pays a dividend yielding 0.71% (safety: safe). FY2026 revenue was £5.2B at a 4.1% net margin.
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About Babcock International Group PLC
Babcock International Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of specialist systems for aerospace, defense, and security in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation. The company offers type 31 frigates, project lurcher, jackal contract, ground deployed advanced mortar system, general logistics vehicle, Babcock's LGE, and armored land cruiser 300. It also provides weapons handling systems, autonomous and uncrewed aerial systems, and engineering and systems integration. In addition, the company is involved in the design, integration, and through-life support of various connected combat, support, and surveillance vehicles; integration of long-range fires, and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, targeting, acquisition and reconnaissance systems; provision of system engineering and general vehicle architecture services; and specialist vehicle conversions. Further, it provides equipment support, frontline support, and training services. Babcock International Group PLC was founded in 1891 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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Piotroski F breakdown · 6/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | -0.118 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -0.33 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.078 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.186 |
FAQ
Is BAB.L financially healthy?
Babcock International Group PLC's Piotroski F-score is 6/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does BAB.L pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. Babcock International Group PLC pays a dividend yielding about 0.71% with a 16.4% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is BAB.L?
In FY2026, Babcock International Group PLC had a net margin of 4.1% and a return on equity of 34.4%.
Computed from company filings · GB · as of 2026-03-31. Figures in GBP. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.