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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR (BW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BW - US05614L2097 - Common Stock

5.8 USD
-0.28 (-4.61%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:15:07 PM
5.77 USD
-0.03 (-0.52%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:15:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

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BW gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BW have multiple concerns. BW is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BW had negative earnings in the past year.
BW had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
BW had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
BW had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

BW has a Return On Assets (-23.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BW (16.43%) is better than 95.60% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BW is significantly below the industry average of 10.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.67%) for BW is below the current ROIC(16.43%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -23.28%
ROE N/A
ROIC 16.43%
ROA(3y)-13.87%
ROA(5y)-8.19%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.67%
ROIC(5y)3.7%
BW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 1K

1.3 Margins

BW has a better Operating Margin (6.02%) than 72.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BW has grown nicely.
BW has a Gross Margin of 26.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BW outperforms 56.04% of its industry peers.
BW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.02%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.17%
OM growth 3Y9.27%
OM growth 5Y41.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.18%
GM growth 5Y5.75%
BW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BW is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BW has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BW has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BW Yearly Shares OutstandingBW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
BW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.05, we must say that BW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BW's Altman-Z score of -2.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BW is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -2.05
ROIC/WACC2.13
WACC7.73%
BW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

BW has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that BW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BW's Current ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BW is outperformed by 72.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that BW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BW has a Quick ratio (0.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.87
BW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BW have decreased by -3.68% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, BW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.37% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3344.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.54%
Sales Q2Q%-29.01%

3.2 Future

BW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.79% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.34%
EPS Next 2Y37.32%
EPS Next 3Y26.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-25.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
BW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
BW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -20 -40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BW reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year BW is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
BW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

BW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BW is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 23.3
BW Per share dataBW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as BW's earnings are expected to grow with 26.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.32%
EPS Next 3Y26.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR

NYSE:BW (11/21/2025, 8:15:07 PM)

After market: 5.77 -0.03 (-0.52%)

5.8

-0.28 (-4.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)03-30 2026-03-30/amc
Inst Owners60.96%
Inst Owner Change28.49%
Ins Owners3.8%
Ins Owner Change6.06%
Market Cap644.38M
Revenue(TTM)717.33M
Net Income(TTM)-163.76M
Analysts80
Price Target5.61 (-3.28%)
Short Float %2.2%
Short Ratio0.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-9.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-279.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-579.61%
Max EPS beat(2)19.9%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1222.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-4779.86%
Max EPS beat(4)449.52%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1380.43%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-966.37%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-697.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-19.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.19%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.19%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.02%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.17%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.84%
PT rev (1m)106.25%
PT rev (3m)120%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-136.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-234.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.07
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 23.3
EPS(TTM)-1.1
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.12
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.13
OCFYN/A
SpS5.41
BVpS-2.78
TBVpS-3.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -23.28%
ROE N/A
ROCE 20.79%
ROIC 16.43%
ROICexc 18.77%
ROICexgc 35.25%
OM 6.02%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 26.17%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-13.87%
ROA(5y)-8.19%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.67%
ROIC(5y)3.7%
ROICexc(3y)4.08%
ROICexc(5y)4.44%
ROICexgc(3y)6%
ROICexgc(5y)6.49%
ROCE(3y)4.64%
ROCE(5y)4.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y31.59%
OM growth 3Y9.27%
OM growth 5Y41.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.18%
GM growth 5Y5.75%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.46
Cap/Depr 85.93%
Cap/Sales 1.71%
Interest Coverage 0.91
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z -2.05
F-Score3
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC2.13
Cap/Depr(3y)56.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.35%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3344.44%
EPS Next Y12.34%
EPS Next 2Y37.32%
EPS Next 3Y26.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.54%
Sales Q2Q%-29.01%
Revenue Next Year-25.22%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y68.04%
EBIT growth 3Y8.96%
EBIT growth 5Y36.41%
EBIT Next Year-5.64%
EBIT Next 3Y13.99%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2423.11%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-1276.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR / BW FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR (BW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to BW.


What is the valuation status for BW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR (BW). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of BW stock?

BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR (BW) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BW stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR (BW) is expected to grow by 12.34% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR (BW) stock?

The dividend rating of BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR (BW) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -9.07%.