Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. BFAM
Composite 49/100; the shares have moved about 43% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 30/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Growth ranks 67/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Valuation ranks 59/100 — a slight point in its favour. Quality ranks 55/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 30/100 — a moderate mark against it. Momentum ranks 31/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does Bright Horizons Family Solutions provides employer-sponsored early education, back-up child and senior care, and educational advisory services across the US, UK, and select international markets. Its three segments—Full-Service Child Care, Back-Up Care, and Educational Advisory—serve both corporate clients and families.
Key financials Revenue grew 7% but EPS fell -6.1%. Margins remain healthy: gross 25.2%, operating 9.1%, net 6.3%. ROE is 15.3%, ROA 6.0%, and ROCE 11.1%. Debt/Equity is 2.18 with interest coverage at 6.83x.
Stock health Momentum is weak: -32.25% over 12 months and -41.14% below the 52-week high. RSI(14) at 54.90 suggests neutral momentum. Sideravia scores Valuation 59.2 (fairly valued) but Momentum 23.0 (weak).
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **PREMIUM of 39.70%** to our fair-value estimate and a **discount of 18.24%** to the analyst 12-month target. - Q2 2026 earnings beat and revenue topped estimates (Zacks, StockStory) - Earnings call highlighted strong EPS performance (GuruFocus) - Analysts remain bullish with a $91 target vs current $76.96 (analyst count 9.0)
Looking forward Forward P/E of 15.02 and PEG of 0.29 imply undemanding valuation vs growth, but weak momentum and high leverage (Net debt/EBITDA 4.14) temper enthusiasm. Educational advisory and back-up care growth may offset childcare headwinds.
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