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Broadwind Energy Inc(BWEN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.64
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BWEN

11/05/2026: BWEN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Broadwind Energy Inc is an industrial manufacturer specializing in wind turbine towers, heavy fabrications, and precision gearing systems. Its primary strength lies in its specialized manufacturing capabilities and diversified focus across both renewable energy and general industrial markets. The central investment story centers on the company’s ability to capitalize on US wind infrastructure demand while maintaining operational discipline. However, investors face risks from cyclical project demand, commodity price sensitivity, and intense competition within the industrial sector. Currently, the company presents a potential fit for investors focused on the clean energy supply chain, provided they monitor backlog developments and overall energy policy updates closely.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company targets growth through renewable energy, but growth remains cyclical and dependent on external policy.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is typically low due to the cyclical and often volatile nature of the industrial and energy sector stock movements.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive during downturns, but earnings consistency is a hurdle for traditional value strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses cash on operations.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility associated with the industrial sector and project-based revenue makes this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant price swings driven by sector news and contract wins.
Valuation riskMediumPricing is highly dependent on expectations of future project backlogs.
Competition risk (Industrial fabrication)Medium / highIntense competition from larger industrial peers limits pricing power.
Business qualityMediumOperational consistency is essential to maintaining profitability in a capital-intensive model.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome investors will not find yield here.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on effectively delivering large-scale projects on time and budget.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -60.07%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BWEN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BWEN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+355.0%) and solid revenue growth (+10.4%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -12.0%), soft profitability (net margin 3.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BWEN's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 27.9%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BWEN's strongest growth driver at +355.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+10.4%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-286.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 31.9% and approximately 87.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.98% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Grace & White Inc 7.53%
AIGH Capital Management, LLC 4.89%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.86%
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership 2.01%
BlackRock Inc 1.65%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BWEN generates approximately $98 of gross profit, $3 of operating income, and $-120 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 1.63%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BWEN has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 70.74M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.59
1Y Target Price 6.83
Price to earnings Ratio 17.59
1Y Target Price 6.83
Volume (30-day avg) 322.1K shares
Beta 1.8
52 Weeks Range 1.90 - 5.70
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.90 - 5.70
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Heavy FabricationsWind towers and structural steel weldments.The company makes the 'bones' of wind turbines and industrial infrastructure.
GearingPrecision gears and gearboxes for industrial machinery.They manufacture high-precision mechanical parts for machinery used in various heavy industries.
GeographyPrimarily US-based production.Revenue is heavily tied to domestic infrastructure projects in the United States.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 17.59
Forward PE 80
Enterprise Value 71.27M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41
Enterprise Value 71.27M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.96
Shares Outstanding 23.66M
Shares Floating 20.57M
Shares Outstanding 23.66M
Shares Floating 20.57M
Percent Insiders 13.98
Percent Institutions 31.91

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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