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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW)
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09/16/2025: BW (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 29 days. Simulated Profits (164.46%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $2.83
1 Year Target Price $2.83
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 241.93% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 298.24M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.83 | 52 Weeks Range 0.22 - 3.34 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.22 - 3.34 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.73 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -20.55% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.22% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.21% | Return on Equity (TTM) -346.51% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 140.85 | Enterprise Value 776247166 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 |
Enterprise Value 776247166 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.07 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 54.36 | Shares Outstanding 101098000 | Shares Floating 78642767 |
Shares Outstanding 101098000 | Shares Floating 78642767 | ||
Percent Insiders 6 | Percent Institutions 60.96 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Babcock & Wilcox was founded in 1867. Historically, the company focused on steam generation and power generation equipment. Over time, B&W has evolved to address environmental solutions and renewable energy technologies, undergoing restructuring and strategic shifts.
Core Business Areas
- B&W Renewable: Focuses on technologies and services for renewable energy sources, including waste-to-energy, biomass, and energy storage.
- B&W Environmental: Offers environmental technologies and services for air pollution control, water treatment, and waste management.
- B&W SPIG: Provides custom cooling solutions to the power generation and industrial sectors. Its products include air-cooled condensers and wet cooling towers.
- B&W Services: Offers construction services and engineering.
Leadership and Structure
Kenneth Young is the Chief Executive Officer. The company is structured with business units focused on renewable energy, environmental solutions, and industrial services. The board of directors oversees the company's strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Plants: B&W Renewable provides complete WtE plants that convert municipal solid waste into energy. Market share data is difficult to ascertain specifically for B&W, but the WtE market is competitive. Competitors include Covanta, Wheelabrator Technologies, and Veolia. Revenue is not publicly broken out for WtE alone.
- Air Pollution Control (APC) Systems: B&W Environmental offers APC systems for reducing emissions from power plants and industrial facilities. Market share data is not available specifically for B&W. Competitors include GE Steam Power, Mitsubishi Power, and Siemens Energy. Revenue is not publicly broken out for APC systems alone.
- Cooling Towers: B&W SPIG specializes in cooling towers, including wet cooling towers and air-cooled condensers. Main competitor is Hamon, SPX Corporation.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries Babcock & Wilcox operates in (renewable energy, environmental solutions, cooling solutions) are experiencing growth, driven by increased environmental regulations, the need for sustainable energy sources, and infrastructure modernization.
Positioning
Babcock & Wilcox is positioned as a provider of technology and services for sustainable energy and environmental solutions. Its competitive advantages include its established engineering expertise and a range of patented technologies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. B&W is positioned to capture a share of this market through its offerings in renewable energy, environmental solutions, and cooling solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong engineering expertise
- Diverse product and service offerings
- Established presence in multiple markets
- Technological innovation (patented technologies)
- Focus on sustainable solutions
Weaknesses
- History of financial instability (bankruptcy)
- Fluctuations in profitability
- Dependence on large projects
- Smaller market capitalization vs competitors
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for renewable energy
- Stringent environmental regulations driving adoption of APC systems
- Infrastructure modernization projects
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio
Threats
- Intense competition in all markets
- Economic downturns impacting capital spending
- Technological disruption from new solutions
- Changes in government regulations
- Commodity price volatility
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CE
- GE
- SPXC
Competitive Landscape
Babcock & Wilcox faces competition from larger, more established companies. B&W's ability to offer specialized solutions and innovative technologies is key to differentiating itself.
Major Acquisitions
Fossil Power Systems
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: B&W acquired Fossil Power Systems to support a portfolio of existing and new business.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent, reflecting the challenges and restructuring efforts the company has faced.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on the company's ability to capitalize on opportunities in renewable energy and environmental solutions. Analyst estimates should be consulted for specific forecasts.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions, focus on innovative technologies, and restructuring efforts to improve profitability.
Summary
Babcock & Wilcox is navigating a challenging market landscape. The company is focused on renewable energy and environmental solutions, representing opportunities for growth. Financial instability and competition present ongoing concerns that need to be addressed.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- SEC filings
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
The data provided is based on publicly available information. Market share figures are estimates and may not be precise. Financial performance is subject to change. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and professional advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Akron, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-07-01 | CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Kenneth M. Young | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 1900 | Website https://www.babcock.com |
Full time employees 1900 | Website https://www.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 Philippines. The company operates through three segments: Babcock & Wilcox Renewable; Babcock & Wilcox Environmental; and Babcock & Wilcox Thermal. The Babcock & Wilcox Renewable segment offers technologies divert the waste from landfills for power generation and replacing fossil fuels and recovering metals and reducing emissions. It offers BrightLoop, a hydrogen generation technology that generates hydrogen from a range of fuels, including solid fuels, such as biomass and coal. This segment also provides technologies for power and heat generation comprising waste-to-energy; OxyBright, an oxygen-fired biomass-to-energy technology; and black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry. The Babcock & Wilcox Environmental segment offers a range of emissions control and environmental technology solutions for utility, waste-to-energy, biomass-to-energy, carbon black, and industrial steam generation applications. This segment provides systems for cooling, ash handling, particulate control, nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides removal, chemical looping for carbon control, and mercury control under the SolveBright, OxyBright, BrightLoop, and BrightGen names. The Babcock & Wilcox Thermal segment offers aftermarket parts, construction, maintenance, engineered upgrades, and field services for its installed bases, as well as the installed base of other OEMs for power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, food processing, metals, and others. This segment also provides steam generation systems, including package boilers, watertube and firetube waste heat boilers, and other boilers to medium and heavy industrial customers. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
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