Balfour Beatty plc Profit Margin

Balfour Beatty plc (BBY.L) currently reports a profit margin of 2.35% as of June 2026. That compares with 3.03% in the prior-year period — down 22.5% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 8.31%. Use the charts on this page to explore Balfour Beatty plc's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Balfour Beatty plc's profit margin decreased from 3.03% to 2.35% — a 22.5% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Balfour Beatty plc's profit margin of 2.35% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 8.31%. That is roughly 71.7% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Balfour Beatty plc's current 2.35% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 8.31%) and against BBY.L's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 2.35%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 8.31%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Balfour Beatty plc, and consider following BBY.L for alerts when major investors trade the stock.