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Broadwind Energy Inc (BWEN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: BWEN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $4.33
1 Year Target Price $4.33
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.59% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 50.69M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.56 | 52 Weeks Range 1.41 - 3.03 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.41 - 3.03 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.1 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.51% | Operating Margin (TTM) -15.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) -3.73% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 8.98 | Enterprise Value 92833220 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35 |
Enterprise Value 92833220 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.08 | Shares Outstanding 23041500 | Shares Floating 20015889 |
Shares Outstanding 23041500 | Shares Floating 20015889 | ||
Percent Insiders 12.67 | Percent Institutions 26.97 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Broadwind Energy Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Broadwind Energy Inc. was founded in 1985 as Tower Tech Systems. Initially focused on industrial applications, it transitioned to the renewable energy sector in the early 2000s, becoming a key supplier of wind turbine towers and related components. Significant milestones include expanding manufacturing capabilities and diversifying into other energy-related sectors.
Core Business Areas
- Heavy Fabrications: Manufactures wind turbine towers, industrial components, and other complex fabrications for various industries, including energy and infrastructure.
- Gearing: Designs, engineers, and manufactures precision gearing and gearboxes for wind turbines and other industrial applications.
Leadership and Structure
Broadwind Energy Inc. is led by Eric Blaufuss (President and CEO). The company has a hierarchical organizational structure with departments focused on manufacturing, engineering, sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Wind Turbine Towers: Manufactures towers for wind turbines. Market share data is difficult to ascertain, but Broadwind is a significant North American supplier. Competitors include Trinity Structural Towers and Marmen Energy.
- Gearing and Gearboxes: Designs, engineers, and manufactures precision gearing and gearboxes for wind turbines and other industrial applications. Competitors include Winergy and Moventas.
- Industrial Fabrications: Large custom metal fabrications for customers in infrastructure and industrial markets. Competitors include Weldfab Metal, and Merrill Fabricators.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The renewable energy industry is growing, driven by increasing demand for clean energy and government incentives. The wind energy sector is a significant part of this growth, but faces supply chain and permitting challenges. The industrial and infrastructure fabrication markets fluctuate with overall capital spending.
Positioning
Broadwind Energy Inc. is positioned as a supplier of critical components for the renewable energy and industrial sectors. Its competitive advantages include its manufacturing capabilities and engineering expertise. However its relative size is a disadvantage against competitors with better financing options.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for wind turbine towers and gearing is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Broadwind's position relative to this TAM is moderate, with potential for growth contingent on expansion and contract wins.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Manufacturing Capabilities
- Engineering Expertise
- Established Relationships with Key Customers
- Vertically Integrated Operations
Weaknesses
- Customer concentration
- Reliance on the Wind Energy Market
- Fluctuating Profitability
- Relatively High Debt
Opportunities
- Expansion of Renewable Energy Infrastructure
- Diversification into Other Industrial Sectors
- Government Incentives for Renewable Energy
- Growing Demand for Domestic Manufacturing
Threats
- Increased Competition
- Supply Chain Disruptions
- Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
- Changes in Government Policy
- Economic Downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Trinity Structural Towers (Private)
- Marmen Energy (Private)
- Winergy (Siemens)
- Moventas (Private)
Competitive Landscape
Broadwind faces strong competition from larger, more established companies. Its advantages include its manufacturing capabilities and engineering expertise, but its smaller size is a disadvantage.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been linked to the demand for wind energy and industrial fabrication. Growth rates have fluctuated over the past years.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on winning projects and future expansion into other market sectors. Analyst estimates vary depending on market conditions and contract performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion of manufacturing capacity and development of new products.
Summary
Broadwind Energy is a key supplier in the wind energy market and adjacent industrial sectors. The company's success is closely linked to demand from wind energy projects, which is affected by supply chain, permitting, and raw materials costs. The company needs to diversify into higher margin businesses to mitigate risks with the wind sector. Broadwind has manufacturing capability advantages, but is limited by size in comparison to its competitors.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Press Releases
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share data may not be readily available or fully accurate. Investment decisions should be made based on individual circumstances and consultation with a financial advisor.
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 Broadwind Energy Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Cicero, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-03-29 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Eric B. Blashford | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 411 | Website https://www.bwen.com |
Full time employees 411 | Website https://www.bwen.com | ||
Broadwind, Inc. manufactures and sells structures, equipment, and components for clean technology and other specialized applications in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Heavy Fabrications, Gearing, and Industrial Solutions. The Heavy Fabrications segment provides fabrications to customers in a range of industrial markets. It offers steel towers and adapters primarily to wind turbine manufacturers. The Gearing segment provides gearing, gearboxes, and precision machined components to a range of customers in diverse markets, including surface and underground mining, wind energy, steel, material handling, infrastructure, onshore and offshore oil and gas fracking and drilling, marine, defense, and other industrial markets. This segment also offers heat treat services for aftermarket and original equipment manufacturer applications. The Industrial Solutions segment provides supply chain solutions for offering instrumentation and controls, valve assemblies, sensor devices, fuel system components, electrical junction boxes and wiring, and electromechanical devices; and light fabrication, inventory management, and kitting and assembly services for combined cycle natural gas turbine market, as well as packaging solutions and fabricated panels and sub-assemblies. It sells its products to the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors through its direct sales force and independent sales agents. The company was formerly known as Broadwind Energy, Inc. and changed its name to Broadwind, Inc. in May 2020. Broadwind, Inc. is headquartered in Cicero, Illinois.
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