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BFAM · NYSE · United States · Services-Child Day Care Services
In shortBRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+9.2% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 10.7% | 52/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 6.6% | 46/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 14.8% | 74/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 10.8% | 72/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.52× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.56× | 80/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.45× | 73/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 7.03× | 53/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.12 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 8.8% | 55/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.34× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 4.1% | 96/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.5% | 95/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 13.2% | 90/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 34.9% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,755 | 2,020 | 2,418 | 2,686 | 2,934 |
| Cost of revenue | 1,340 | 1,542 | 1,887 | 2,066 | 2,236 |
| Gross profit | 415 | 479 | 532 | 620 | 697 |
| Selling, general & admin | 257 | 289 | 327 | 355 | 376 |
| Operating income | 129 | 158 | 171 | 247 | 315 |
| Interest expense | – | 39 | 52 | 49 | 45 |
| Pre-tax income | 90 | 112 | 120 | 198 | 270 |
| Income tax | 20 | 32 | 45 | 58 | 77 |
| Net income | 70 | 81 | 74 | 140 | 193 |
| Diluted EPS | $1.15 | $1.37 | $1.28 | $2.40 | $3.36 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 61 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
1.12 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
8/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 6, 2026