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BORGWARNER INC (BWA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:BWA - US0997241064 - Common Stock

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Last: 9/26/2025, 8:04:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

BWA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. BWA scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. BWA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BWA was profitable.
In the past year BWA had a positive cash flow from operations.
BWA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BWA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BWA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBWA 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 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

BWA has a Return On Assets of 1.46%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BWA underperforms 71.60% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BWA (3.55%) is worse than 69.14% of its industry peers.
BWA's Return On Invested Capital of 8.92% is amongst the best of the industry. BWA outperforms 90.12% of its industry peers.
BWA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.99%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.46%
ROE 3.55%
ROIC 8.92%
ROA(3y)4.1%
ROA(5y)3.73%
ROE(3y)9.97%
ROE(5y)9.08%
ROIC(3y)8.99%
ROIC(5y)8.17%
BWA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBWA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

BWA's Profit Margin of 1.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BWA is outperformed by 70.37% of its industry peers.
BWA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BWA's Operating Margin of 9.34% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BWA outperforms 43.21% of its industry peers.
BWA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.65%, BWA is doing worse than 75.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWA has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.34%
PM (TTM) 1.5%
GM 18.65%
OM growth 3Y-0.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.01%
PM growth 3Y-12.8%
PM growth 5Y-20.03%
GM growth 3Y-0.77%
GM growth 5Y-1.87%
BWA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBWA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BWA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BWA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BWA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BWA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BWA Yearly Shares OutstandingBWA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
BWA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBWA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

BWA has an Altman-Z score of 2.88. This is not the best score and indicates that BWA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BWA has a better Altman-Z score (2.88) than 64.20% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BWA is 3.33, which is a good value as it means it would take BWA, 3.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BWA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.33) than 90.12% of its industry peers.
BWA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating BWA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BWA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) than 76.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 3.33
Altman-Z 2.88
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.8%
BWA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBWA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.02 indicates that BWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BWA's Current ratio of 2.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWA outperforms 75.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.66 indicates that BWA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BWA (1.66) is better than 85.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.66
BWA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBWA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.80% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.90% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.10% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, BWA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.8%
EPS 3Y1.35%
EPS 5Y0.9%
EPS Q2Q%1.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y6.74%
Sales Q2Q%0.97%

3.2 Future

BWA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.26% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.76%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
EPS Next 5Y6.26%
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.44%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BWA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBWA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
BWA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBWA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.96, the valuation of BWA can be described as very reasonable.
BWA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BWA is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
BWA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BWA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.89.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BWA is cheaper than 67.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BWA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.96
Fwd PE 8.89
BWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

BWA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BWA is cheaper than 65.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BWA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.11
EV/EBITDA 5.6
BWA Per share dataBWA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BWA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)11.03
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BWA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, BWA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BWA is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.57%

5.2 History

The dividend of BWA decreases each year by -8.36%.
BWA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BWA Yearly Dividends per shareBWA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

45.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BWA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
BWA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBWA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
BWA Dividend Payout.BWA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BWA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BORGWARNER INC

NYSE:BWA (9/26/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

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44.04

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners103.57%
Inst Owner Change-2.78%
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner Change-3.87%
Market Cap9.53B
Analysts75.45
Price Target44.36 (0.73%)
Short Float %3.29%
Short Ratio3.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.57%
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.36%
DP45.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.17)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.58%
Min EPS beat(2)10.59%
Max EPS beat(2)12.56%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.14%
Min EPS beat(4)4.66%
Max EPS beat(4)16.74%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.53%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)10.93%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)13.96%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.36%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.39%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.17%
PT rev (1m)6.53%
PT rev (3m)16.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.96
Fwd PE 8.89
P/S 0.68
P/FCF 8.11
P/OCF 5.65
P/B 1.61
P/tB 3.15
EV/EBITDA 5.6
EPS(TTM)4.42
EY10.04%
EPS(NY)4.95
Fwd EY11.25%
FCF(TTM)5.43
FCFY12.33%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY17.7%
SpS64.89
BVpS27.37
TBVpS13.98
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)11.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.46%
ROE 3.55%
ROCE 11.88%
ROIC 8.92%
ROICexc 10.94%
ROICexgc 16.13%
OM 9.34%
PM (TTM) 1.5%
GM 18.65%
FCFM 8.37%
ROA(3y)4.1%
ROA(5y)3.73%
ROE(3y)9.97%
ROE(5y)9.08%
ROIC(3y)8.99%
ROIC(5y)8.17%
ROICexc(3y)11.03%
ROICexc(5y)10.47%
ROICexgc(3y)18.11%
ROICexgc(5y)17.92%
ROCE(3y)12.03%
ROCE(5y)10.93%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.79%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.84%
OM growth 3Y-0.75%
OM growth 5Y-5.01%
PM growth 3Y-12.8%
PM growth 5Y-20.03%
GM growth 3Y-0.77%
GM growth 5Y-1.87%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 3.33
Debt/EBITDA 1.94
Cap/Depr 73.46%
Cap/Sales 3.65%
Interest Coverage 11.71
Cash Conversion 83.97%
Profit Quality 559.52%
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.66
Altman-Z 2.88
F-Score6
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)114.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.85%
Profit Quality(3y)122.63%
Profit Quality(5y)126.26%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.8%
EPS 3Y1.35%
EPS 5Y0.9%
EPS Q2Q%1.68%
EPS Next Y6.76%
EPS Next 2Y7.08%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
EPS Next 5Y6.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y6.74%
Sales Q2Q%0.97%
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.44%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%
EBIT growth 1Y1.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.46%
EBIT growth 5Y1.39%
EBIT Next Year44.55%
EBIT Next 3Y16.7%
EBIT Next 5Y10.65%
FCF growth 1Y98.15%
FCF growth 3Y2.2%
FCF growth 5Y5.26%
OCF growth 1Y12.09%
OCF growth 3Y1.16%
OCF growth 5Y6.05%