(BFAM) Bright Horizons Family - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1091941005

BFAM: Childcare, Education, Backup, Advisory, Online, Marketplace

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) is a global leader in providing early education, childcare, and workplace solutions. The company serves employers and families across the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, and India. Its services include full-service center-based child care, back-up care, and educational advisory programs. The company operates through three core segments: Full Service Center-Based Child Care, Back-Up Care, and Educational Advisory Services.

The Full Service Center-Based Child Care segment delivers traditional early education and child care programs, including preschool and elementary education services. The Back-Up Care segment offers a broad range of solutions such as center-based back-up child care, in-home child and senior care, school-age programs, camps, tutoring, pet care, and self-sourced reimbursed care services. Additionally, this segment includes Sittercity, an online marketplace connecting families with caregivers and providers. The Educational Advisory Services segment provides tuition assistance, student loan repayment programs, workforce education, and college-related advisory services.

Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. has established itself as a key player in the education and childcare industry. The company’s comprehensive suite of services is designed to support working families and employers by addressing the challenges of balancing work and family life. Its services are delivered through a network of early education and child care centers, school-age programs, and in-home care providers.

The company’s commitment to quality education and care has earned it a strong reputation in the industry. Its global presence and diverse service offerings make it a critical partner for employers seeking to enhance employee benefits and retention through family-friendly workplace solutions.

Based on and , here is the 3-month forecast: - Price Trend: The stock is likely to experience sideways movement with potential upside bias. The SMA20 (119.38) is slightly below the last price (119.73), indicating near-term support. - Volatility: ATR (4.23) suggests moderate price fluctuations over the next quarter. - Valuation: The forward P/E (28.90) indicates expectations of earnings growth, though the current P/E (48.88) reflects premium valuation. - Momentum: The SMA50 (123.66) and SMA200 (123.99) suggest a bullish longer-term trend, but the stock may face resistance near these levels. - Operating Performance: With a P/S ratio of 2.50 and RoE of 10.97, the company is positioned for steady revenue growth and profitability. Overall, the stock is expected to remain stable with potential for incremental gains, supported by strong fundamental performance and steady demand for its services.

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BFAM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 7,277m
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Personal Services
GiC Sub-Industry Education Services
IPO / Inception 1997-08-12

BFAM Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -6.11
Fundamental 55.3
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength -3.11
Analysts 3.6/5
Fair Price Momentum 112.56 USD
Fair Price DCF 80.08 USD

BFAM Dividends

No Dividends Paid

BFAM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -42.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 18.4%
Growth Correlation 5y -40.2%
CAGR 5y 1.53%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.02
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.03
Alpha 1.10
Beta 0.296
Volatility 38.31%
Current Volume 533.1k
Average Volume 20d 390.1k
What is the price of BFAM stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 121.99 with a total of 533,103 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.21%, over one month by +10.67%, over three months by -0.52% and over the past year by +7.21%.
Is Bright Horizons Family a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Bright Horizons Family (NYSE:BFAM) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 55.25 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BFAM as of May 2025 is 112.56. This means that BFAM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.73%.
Is BFAM a buy, sell or hold?
Bright Horizons Family has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.60. Therefor, it is recommend to hold BFAM.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for BFAM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BFAM Bright Horizons Family will be worth about 121.7 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 121.99. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -0.22%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 138.2 13.2%
Analysts Target Price 138.2 13.2%
ValueRay Target Price 121.7 -0.2%