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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR - BW 6 1/2 12/31/26 (BWNB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:BWNB - US05614L5066

23.8434 USD
-0.14 (-0.57%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 8:04:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, BWNB scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BWNB was compared to 92 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. BWNB may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BWNB does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BWNB has reported negative net income.
BWNB had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BWNB reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years BWNB always reported negative operating cash flow.
BWNB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBWNB 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

BWNB has a Return On Assets (-23.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BWNB has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.43%) than 94.57% of its industry peers.
BWNB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.67%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.67%) for BWNB 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%
BWNB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBWNB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 1K

1.3 Margins

BWNB has a better Operating Margin (6.02%) than 72.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWNB has grown nicely.
BWNB has a Gross Margin of 26.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BWNB outperforms 54.35% of its industry peers.
BWNB'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%
BWNB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBWNB 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 BWNB is creating value.
BWNB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BWNB has more shares outstanding
BWNB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BWNB Yearly Shares OutstandingBWNB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
BWNB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBWNB 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 -1.00, we must say that BWNB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -1.00, BWNB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC8.31%
BWNB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBWNB 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

A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that BWNB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BWNB has a Current ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: BWNB underperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
BWNB has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that BWNB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BWNB's Quick ratio of 0.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BWNB outperforms 41.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.87
BWNB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBWNB 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

BWNB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.08%.
BWNB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -33.75%.
Measured over the past years, BWNB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.54% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-215%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.54%
Sales Q2Q%-38.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.79% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
BWNB is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.90% yearly.
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.
BWNB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBWNB 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
BWNB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBWNB 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

BWNB reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year BWNB 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
BWNB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBWNB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100 -150

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BWNB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 59.93
BWNB Per share dataBWNB 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 BWNB'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

BWNB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.78%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.09, BWNB pays a better dividend. On top of this BWNB pays more dividend than 97.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BWNB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.78%

5.2 History

BWNB has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
BWNB Yearly Dividends per shareBWNB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of BWNB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. BWNB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-9.07%
EPS Next 2Y37.32%
EPS Next 3Y26.79%
BWNB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBWNB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M

BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR - BW 6 1/2 12/31/26

NYSE:BWNB (10/20/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

23.8434

-0.14 (-0.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners60.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.41B
Analysts80
Price Target21.18 (-11.17%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.78%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-9.07%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.40625)
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)-14.81%
PT rev (3m)-47.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-136.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-64.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-234.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.01
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 59.93
EPS(TTM)-1.4
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.12
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.25
OCFYN/A
SpS5.95
BVpS-3.06
TBVpS-3.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y18.44%
ROICexcg 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 -1
F-Score3
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC1.98
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)-12.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-215%
EPS Next Y12.34%
EPS Next 2Y37.32%
EPS Next 3Y26.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.54%
Sales Q2Q%-38.31%
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