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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.NYSE:BW Stock Report

Market Cap US$2.6b
Share Price
US$19.75
US$8.33
137.0% overvalued intrinsic discount
1Y1,985.8%
7D27.7%
Portfolio Value
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.

NYSE:BW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.6b

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) Stock Overview

Provides energy and emissions control solutions to industrial, electrical utility, municipal, and other customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and the Philippines. More details

BW fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth5/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health1/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Trading at 0.6% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 101.25% per year

Analysts in good agreement that stock price will rise by 24.9%

Risk Analysis

Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year

Highly volatile share price over the past 3 months compared to the US market

Negative shareholders equity


BW Community Fair Values

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$19.75
52 Week HighUS$19.82
52 Week LowUS$0.60
Beta1.09
1 Month Change13.25%
3 Month Change105.52%
1 Year Change1,985.75%
3 Year Change248.32%
5 Year Change143.23%
Change since IPO-89.76%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Mar 20

Babcock & Wilcox: The 41% Surge Could Be Just The Beginning

Summary Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. experienced a 27% share price surge following an EBITDA guidance raise. BW's improved outlook is driven by increased backlog from new data center energy projects. The BW price re-rating is supported by a fundamental catalyst expected to sustain the rally. BW.PR.A Series A Preferred Shares are also highlighted in the context of this positive momentum. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 13

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Stock Catapults 38% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 38% gain in the last...
Analysis Article • Dec 12

Are Investors Undervaluing Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) By 23%?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises fair value estimate is US$8.11...
Analysis Article • Nov 28

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Shares Fly 90% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 90% gain in the last...
Analysis Article • Nov 26

Investors Could Be Concerned With Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' (NYSE:BW) Returns On Capital

To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...
Analysis Article • Oct 14

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 28%

Despite an already strong run, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have been powering on, with a gain...
Analysis Article • Aug 13

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Surges 40% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement

Despite an already strong run, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have been powering on, with a gain...
Analysis Article • Jun 17

There's No Escaping Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:BW) Muted Revenues Despite A 33% Share Price Rise

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a...
Analysis Article • Feb 21

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:BW) Revenues Yet

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s ( NYSE:BW ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x might make it look like a buy...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 16

Babcock & Wilcox: My Rationale For Not Buying The 14.3% Yielding Preferreds

Summary Babcock & Wilcox is divesting non-core businesses to improve short-term liquidity, reduce debt, and bolster its balance sheet, but faces ongoing financial challenges. The company's liquidity is strained, with non-restricted cash significantly reduced and insufficient to fund operations through another year, raising going concern doubts. Despite asset sales, BW's net losses and negative free cash flow persist, necessitating further asset sales and posing risks to both common and preferred shareholders. Pending Fed rate cuts and changes to the Inflation Reduction Act add uncertainty, making BW's commons and preferreds unattractive until the cash burn rate clarity improves. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 18

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:BW) 31% Price Drop

The Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) share price has softened a substantial 31% over the previous 30...
Seeking Alpha • Sep 28

Babcock & Wilcox Has Reached Profitability, But Future Prospects Are Still Unclear

Summary Babcock & Wilcox is narrowly profitable but faces significant risks, including substantial debt and the need for future financing. The company operates through three segments: Renewable, Environmental, and Thermal, all of which are growing but have yet to achieve critical mass. Despite increasing revenue and a sizable backlog of orders, the lack of positive cash flow and potential overestimation of future revenue are concerning. Investors should monitor cash flow trends closely, as the company is unlikely to return value through dividends or share repurchases in the near term. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Sep 25

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Surges 29% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 29% after a shaky...
Analysis Article • Aug 09

Benign Growth For Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Underpins Stock's 46% Plummet

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very...
Analysis Article • Jun 21

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Stock Catapults 46% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 46% after a shaky...
Seeking Alpha • Apr 08

Babcock & Wilcox: Should You Buy The Bonds Or Preferred?

Summary Babcock & Wilcox's financial headwinds caused a selloff in its bonds and preferred stock, resulting in deep discounts and high yields. The company's net loss for its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter was $54.3 million, a significant deterioration from the previous year's net income of $2.5 million. A new $150 million revolving credit facility, a record low multiple to sales, and pending Fed rate cuts set BW up for a possible near-term rally. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Mar 08

Investors Will Want Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' (NYSE:BW) Growth In ROCE To Persist

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. One common approach is to try and...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 25

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Is Upticking In Interest

Summary Babcock & Wilcox reported poor financial metrics for five years but a spate of recent share buys from insiders and institutions encourage us to assess the stock with Hold potential. The company reported negative operating cash flow; it gets low marks for EPS revisions, debt, and a net income loss, causing a lack of confidence in the investment community. Despite potential opportunities in the clean energy industry, the risks and no dividend payment make the stock less attractive for retail value investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 16

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) Surges 25% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement

Those holding Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:BW ) shares would be relieved that the share price has...

Shareholder Returns

BWUS ElectricalUS Market
7D27.7%0.04%1.5%
1Y1,985.8%90.5%25.5%

Return vs Industry: BW exceeded the US Electrical industry which returned 97.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: BW exceeded the US Market which returned 26.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is BW's price volatile compared to industry and market?
BW volatility
BW Average Weekly Movement22.0%
Electrical Industry Average Movement12.0%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.0%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: BW's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: BW's weekly volatility (22%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
18671,625Kenny Youngwww.babcock.com

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides energy and emissions control solutions to industrial, electrical utility, municipal, and other customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The company offers BrightLoop chemical looping technology, which produces steam, hydrogen, or syngas for applications in the energy, industrial, and agricultural sectors. It also provides steam generation equipment, including aftermarket parts, construction, maintenance, and field services; steam generation systems, such as package boilers, watertube and firetube waste heat boilers, and other boilers to medium and heavy industrial customers.

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
BW fundamental statistics
Market capUS$2.57b
Earnings (TTM)-US$111.70m
Revenue (TTM)US$653.49m
4.1x
P/S Ratio
-24.0x
P/E Ratio

Is BW overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
BW income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$653.49m
Cost of RevenueUS$493.95m
Gross ProfitUS$159.54m
Other ExpensesUS$271.24m
Earnings-US$111.70m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)-0.82
Gross Margin24.41%
Net Profit Margin-17.09%
Debt/Equity Ratio-160.3%

How did BW perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/12 12:55
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Robert LabickCJS Securities, Inc.
Aaron SpychallaCraig-Hallum Capital Group LLC
Brent ThielmanD.A. Davidson & Co.