Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc stock (BW) is currently trading at $14.42. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.37. Analyst consensus price target for BW is $16.75. WallStSmart rates BW as Sell.
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Smart Analysis
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW) Key Strengths (1)
72.78% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW) Areas to Watch (9)
PEG ratio is negative or unavailable
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Earnings declining -93.50%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive at 60.6x book value
Revenue growing slowly at 2.00% annually
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.37x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 23/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 9 fall into concern territory (avg 1.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own..
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A), Price/Sales (3.37), Price/Book (60.56) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.00%, EPS Growth at -93.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -346.50%, Operating Margin at -0.77%, Profit Margin at -6.15%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -346.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. PEG Ratio and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.37x trades at a 35% premium to its historical average of 2.49x (86th percentile). The current valuation is 0% below its historical high of 3.37x set in Mar 2026, and 142% above its historical low of 1.39x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW) · INDUSTRIALS › SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
The Big Picture
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 588M with 2% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -6.2% profit margin.
Key Findings
The company is unprofitable with a -6.2% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -7M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc.
Bottom Line
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(24 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BRC, GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. 10% Owner | Sell | -1,155,382 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:02:13 AM
About Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc(BW)
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., provides energy and environmental technologies and services for the energy and industrial markets globally. The company is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.