Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc stock (BFAM) is currently trading at $79.05. Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc PE ratio is 23.53. Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.52. Analyst consensus price target for BFAM is $97.11. WallStSmart rates BFAM as Underperform.
- BFAM PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- BFAM PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- BFAM intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- BFAM stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- BFAM fair value vs current price
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- Is BFAM undervalued or overvalued?
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BFAM Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BFAM analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BFAM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM)
BFAM trades 257% above its Graham fair value of $22.85, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) Key Strengths (3)
113.02% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.52 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -23.60%, profits shrinking
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium pricing at 3.2x book value
Modest revenue growth at 8.80%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.52) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.76), Price/Book (3.18) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.80%, EPS Growth at -23.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.80%, Operating Margin at 12.90%, Profit Margin at 6.58%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 14.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BFAM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BFAM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.52x trades 48% below its historical average of 2.94x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 76% below its historical high of 6.46x set in Dec 2020, and 6% above its historical low of 1.44x in Feb 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › PERSONAL SERVICES
The Big Picture
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.9B with 9% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.6%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1480.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 112M in free cash flow and 145M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor PERSONAL SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.
Bottom Line
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc(BFAM)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES
USA
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. provides child care and early education services, supportive care services, educational counseling services, and other workplace solutions for employers and families. The company is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.