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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPR - BW 8 1/8 02/28/26 (BWSN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BWSN - US05614L3087

23.25 USD
+0.42 (+1.84%)
Last: 8/25/2025, 4:10:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to BWSN. BWSN was compared to 93 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. BWSN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BWSN has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BWSN had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year BWSN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
BWSN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BWSN always reported negative operating cash flow.
BWSN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBWSN 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

BWSN has a Return On Assets (-23.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BWSN's Return On Invested Capital of 16.43% is amongst the best of the industry. BWSN outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BWSN is significantly below the industry average of 10.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.43%) for BWSN is above the 3 year average (3.67%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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%
BWSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBWSN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 1K

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.02%, BWSN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.12% of the companies in the same industry.
BWSN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BWSN (26.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWSN has grown nicely.
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%
BWSN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBWSN 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BWSN is creating value.
BWSN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BWSN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BWSN is higher compared to a year ago.
BWSN Yearly Shares OutstandingBWSN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
BWSN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBWSN 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 -1.06, we must say that BWSN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BWSN has a Altman-Z score of -1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: BWSN underperforms 60.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1.06
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC8.51%
BWSN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBWSN 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 BWSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BWSN (1.00) is worse than 72.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that BWSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BWSN has a worse Quick ratio (0.87) than 60.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.87
BWSN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBWSN 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 BWSN have decreased strongly by -12.08% in the last year.
BWSN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -33.75%.
Measured over the past years, BWSN 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

Based on estimates for the next years, BWSN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.39% on average per year.
BWSN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y46.64%
EPS Next 2Y38.81%
EPS Next 3Y26.39%
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

The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
BWSN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBWSN 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
BWSN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBWSN 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

BWSN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BWSN. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
BWSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBWSN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -100 -200

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BWSN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BWSN is cheaper than 65.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 57.8
BWSN Per share dataBWSN 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 BWSN's earnings are expected to grow with 26.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.81%
EPS Next 3Y26.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BWSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.90%, which is a nice return.
BWSN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.49. BWSN pays more dividend than 98.92% of the companies in the same industry.
BWSN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.9%

5.2 History

BWSN has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BWSN Yearly Dividends per shareBWSN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

BWSN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-9.07%
EPS Next 2Y38.81%
EPS Next 3Y26.39%
BWSN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBWSN 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 8 1/8 02/28/26

NYSE:BWSN (8/25/2025, 4:10:03 PM)

23.25

+0.42 (+1.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners73.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.35B
Analysts80
Price Target39.97 (71.91%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.9%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-9.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date07-15 2025-07-15 (0.5078)
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)-21.21%
PT rev (3m)-7.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-54.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-439.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-103.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-199.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-16.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-25.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-12.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.91
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 57.8
EPS(TTM)-1.4
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.08
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 -1.06
F-Score3
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC1.93
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 Y46.64%
EPS Next 2Y38.81%
EPS Next 3Y26.39%
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 Year1.85%
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