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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW)


Market Price (12/30/2025): $5.54 | Market Cap: $570.9 Mil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW)


Market Price (12/30/2025): $5.54
Market Cap: $570.9 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 76%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -70%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 77%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Waste-to-Energy Solutions, Show more.
  Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 36x
2   Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 476%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 226%
3   Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.4%
4   Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -14%
5   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 504%
6   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -23%
7   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 154%
8   Key risks
BW key risks include [1] substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to severe financial distress, Show more.
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 76%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Waste-to-Energy Solutions, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -70%
3 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 77%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 36x
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 476%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 226%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.4%
7 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -14%
8 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 504%
9 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -23%
10 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 154%
11 Key risks
BW key risks include [1] substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to severe financial distress, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BW Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) experienced significant stock movement, including an approximate 148% increase, during the period from August 31, 2025, to December 30, 2025, driven by several key developments:

1. Exceptional Quarterly Net Profit Growth in September 2025. The company reported a substantial increase in its quarterly net profit, reaching $35 million in September 2025, which represents a remarkable year-over-year growth of 758.1%.

2. Significant Stock Rally in November 2025. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises shares saw a notable surge, flying 90% in November 2025.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 74.2% change in BW stock from 9/29/2025 to 12/29/2025 was primarily driven by a 82.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
929202512292025Change
Stock Price ($)3.185.5474.21%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)750.29746.67-0.48%
P/S Multiple0.420.7682.73%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)98.72103.05-4.38%
Cumulative Contribution73.88%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/29/2025 to 12/29/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BW74.2% 
Market (SPY)3.6%39.8%
Sector (XLI)2.5%37.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 475.8% change in BW stock from 6/30/2025 to 12/29/2025 was primarily driven by a 514.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
630202512292025Change
Stock Price ($)0.965.54475.82%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)757.65746.67-1.45%
P/S Multiple0.120.76514.82%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)97.93103.05-5.23%
Cumulative Contribution474.25%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 12/29/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BW475.8% 
Market (SPY)11.6%33.5%
Sector (XLI)6.8%29.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 225.9% change in BW stock from 12/29/2024 to 12/29/2025 was primarily driven by a 106.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
1229202412292025Change
Stock Price ($)1.705.54225.88%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)423.46746.6776.33%
P/S Multiple0.370.76106.44%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)92.25103.05-11.70%
Cumulative Contribution221.42%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/29/2024 to 12/29/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BW225.9% 
Market (SPY)16.6%35.3%
Sector (XLI)18.9%34.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.0% change in BW stock from 12/30/2022 to 12/29/2025 was primarily driven by a -16.7% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
1230202212292025Change
Stock Price ($)5.775.54-3.99%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)816.54746.67-8.56%
P/S Multiple0.620.7622.50%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)88.32103.05-16.67%
Cumulative Contribution-6.66%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/30/2023 to 12/29/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BW279.5% 
Market (SPY)47.9%32.3%
Sector (XLI)41.1%32.8%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BW Return-4%157%-36%-75%12%220%44%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%151%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BW Win Rate58%50%33%33%33%58% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BW Max Drawdown-78%-5%-55%-83%-46%-84% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See BW Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/29/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBWS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-90.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven908.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-83.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven514.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven307 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-98.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven7584.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days

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In The Past

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's stock fell -90.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/17/2021. A -90.1% loss requires a 908.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW)

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides energy and emissions control solutions to a range of industrial, electrical utility, municipal, and other customers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Babcock & Wilcox Renewable; Babcock & Wilcox Environmental; and Babcock & Wilcox Thermal. The Babcock & Wilcox Renewable segment offers technologies for waste-to-energy, solar construction and installation, and biomass energy systems, as well as black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry. This segment provides technologies support solutions for diverting waste from landfills to use for power generation and replacing fossil fuels while recovering metals and reducing emissions. The Babcock & Wilcox Environmental segment offers a range of emissions control and environmental technology solutions for utility, waste to energy, biomass, 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. The Babcock & Wilcox Thermal segment offers steam generation equipment; aftermarket parts; and construction, maintenance, and field services for plants in the power generation, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. This segment has an installed equipment for utilities and general industrial applications, including refining, petrochemical, food processing, metals, and others. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

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  • Siemens Energy for industrial clean energy and environmental solutions.

  • General Electric (GE) for large-scale industrial power generation and emissions control.

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  • Renewable Energy Solutions: Designs, manufactures, and services systems for converting biomass and waste into energy.
  • Environmental Technologies: Provides advanced air pollution control systems and technologies to reduce emissions for power plants and industrial facilities.
  • Thermal Power Generation Equipment: Manufactures boilers, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), and other critical components for power generation and industrial processes.
  • Aftermarket Parts & Services: Offers a comprehensive range of replacement parts, field services, technical support, and performance upgrades for its installed base of equipment.

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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (symbol: BW) sells primarily to other companies and government entities, operating on a business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) model.

According to their public filings (e.g., 2023 Form 10-K), no single customer accounted for 10% or more of Babcock & Wilcox's consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. This indicates a highly diversified customer base rather than reliance on a few specific major customers.

Therefore, while specific named major customer companies (and their symbols) are not disclosed due to their diversified revenue base, Babcock & Wilcox's customers primarily fall into the following broad categories within the power generation and industrial markets:

  • Independent Power Producers: Companies that own and operate facilities to generate electricity for sale to utilities or end-users.
  • Public and Private Utilities: Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution companies serving residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
  • Industrial Customers: Businesses across various heavy industries that require specialized energy and environmental solutions. These include, but are not limited to, companies in the:
    • Waste-to-Energy sector
    • Pulp and Paper industry
    • Metals industry
    • Chemical industry
  • Government Entities: The U.S. government and foreign governments for various energy and environmental infrastructure projects.

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Kenneth Young, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Kenneth Young has served as Chief Executive Officer of Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) since November 2018 and Chairman since September 2020. He brings more than 30 years of global operational, executive, and director experience, primarily within the energy, communications, and finance industries. Mr. Young is credited with driving a turnaround at B&W, improving profitability, increasing bookings, revenues, and earnings, and reducing senior debt. He has also led acquisitions to expand the company's product portfolio and launched B&W's ClimateBrightâ„¢ suite of technologies. Prior to joining B&W, he served as President of B. Riley Financial, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer for B. Riley Principal Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of B. Riley Financial. Before B. Riley, he held executive leadership positions with Lightbridge Communications Corporation (LCC), where he was President and CEO from 2008 to 2015, leading the company's sale. He also held senior executive positions with Liberty Media's TruePosition and various roles within the AT&T Corporation. Mr. Young has served as a director for several companies, including Orion Energy Systems Inc and Liberty Tax Inc.

Cameron Frymyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Cameron Frymyer was named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Babcock & Wilcox, effective January 1, 2025. He has served in various senior-level Finance & Accounting and operational leadership roles during his 27 years with the company, having joined B&W in 1997. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Business Operations from December 2023 through December 2024. His previous roles include Business Segment Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance, for The Babcock & Wilcox Company and its former SPIG subsidiary, as well as Vice President, Finance, for the company's Power and Industrial segments, and Controller for its former Global Power.

Jimmy B. Morgan, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

Jimmy B. Morgan is the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Babcock & Wilcox. He joined B&W in 2016 and previously served as Chief Operating Officer since 2022. Mr. Morgan possesses more than 31 years of experience in large energy projects. Before his tenure at B&W, he was an Executive Vice President for Allied Technical Resources, Inc., and held positions such as Chief Operating Officer with BHI Energy, Vice President of Installation and Modification Services with Westinghouse, and Managing Director for AREVA T&D. He commenced his career as a Maintenance Engineer with Duke Energy.

Christopher S. Riker, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Christopher S. Riker was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Babcock & Wilcox, effective January 1, 2025. He has nearly 15 years of experience with B&W. Since August 2022, Mr. Riker has led B&W's Thermal Segment. His prior leadership roles at the company include Vice President of B&W's Global Parts & Service operations, Vice President of B&W's Industrial Steam Generation business, and Controller for B&W's Diamond Power International, LLC subsidiary.

John J. Dziewisz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

John J. Dziewisz serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Babcock & Wilcox. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the legal operations across all B&W business segments, as well as Risk Management and Ethics and Compliance. He also holds the position of the company's Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Dziewisz joined B&W in 1997 as an attorney.

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The key risks to Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) are primarily financial, followed by operational and market-related challenges.

1. Financial Health and Going Concern Risk

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to significant financial challenges, including the need for additional financing and potential refinancing of its debt obligations. The company has experienced losses from operations and negative cash flows, requiring ongoing discussions with lenders and potential asset divestitures. Its liquidity is strained, with non-restricted cash potentially insufficient to fund operations through another year, and there is a high reliance on debt, alongside negative shareholder equity. Macroaxis estimates Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' probability of bankruptcy at 58%, significantly higher than the industry average. Failure to secure necessary financing could lead to bankruptcy proceedings.

2. Operational Risks, particularly Fixed-Price Contracts and Supply Chain Issues

The company is exposed to significant risks associated with fixed-price contracts, where actual costs may exceed estimates, potentially leading to reduced profitability or even losses. Historically, the company has experienced significant losses from several large loss contracts in its Renewable and Environmental segments. Furthermore, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises relies on third-party suppliers and subcontractors, which introduces risks of delays and increased costs. Disputes with customers on long-term contracts could also adversely affect the company's financial condition.

3. Intense Competition and Market Pressures

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises operates in a highly competitive energy sector, facing rivals such as larger Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms and specialized environmental technology companies that exert pressure on pricing and scale. The company's competitive weaknesses include its limited scale compared to global primes and sensitivity in price-competitive tenders, particularly in markets like Asia. Economic uncertainty and technological disruption within the rapidly evolving energy sector also pose ongoing threats to the company's revenue and market share.

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The accelerated global energy transition, specifically the rapid phase-out of coal-fired power generation, poses an emerging threat to Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' legacy businesses.

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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) operates in three main segments: B&W Renewable, B&W Environmental, and B&W Thermal. The addressable market sizes for these segments are as follows:

  • B&W Renewable: This segment focuses on waste-to-energy technologies, biomass energy, and other sustainable power and heat generation solutions. The global waste-to-energy market was valued at approximately USD 45.89 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 70.2 billion by 2032, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.62% from 2026 to 2032.
  • B&W Environmental: This segment provides emissions control and environmental technology solutions, including systems for cooling, ash handling, particulate control, and the removal of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxides (SOx). The global industrial emissions control systems market size was valued at USD 100.9 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 165.7 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.1%. This market covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The global air pollution control systems market was valued at USD 86.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 141.6 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 7.2%.
  • B&W Thermal: This segment offers steam generation products and solutions, including boilers, aftermarket parts, construction, maintenance, and engineered upgrades for the power generation, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. The global industrial boiler market size was valued at USD 15.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 21.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2024 to 2032. The market encompasses North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends:

  1. Increasing Demand for Power, especially from AI Data Centers: The rising need for power and electricity, fueled by the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers and expanding economies, is a significant driver for B&W's technologies. The company is capitalizing on a global project pipeline of over $3 billion specifically within the AI data center market, including an agreement for a project valued over $1.5 billion to deliver one gigawatt of power for an Applied Digital AI Factory, with full contract release anticipated in the first quarter of 2026. B&W anticipates that industry tailwinds and generation demand will continue to increase, providing a strong foundation for growth in 2025 and beyond.
  2. Growth in Global Parts & Services Business: B&W's Global Parts & Services business has demonstrated strong performance, with revenue increases attributed to the growing need for electricity from fossil fuels driven by AI, data centers, and expanding economies. This segment posted a 31% increase in revenues compared to the second quarter of 2024. The company continues to see strong global demand for its diverse portfolio of technologies, which is supported by record high bookings from its global parts and services business.
  3. Advancement and Commercialization of Clean Energy Technologies (BrightLoopâ„¢ and ClimateBrightâ„¢): B&W is strategically pivoting towards clean energy and sustainable solutions, with a focus on decarbonization technologies such as hydrogen production and carbon capture. Proceeds from strategic divestitures, like the sale of its Diamond Power International business for $177 million and Babcock & Wilcox A/S for $20 million in 2025, are being channeled into developing and deploying advanced clean energy solutions. The company's BrightLoopâ„¢ and ClimateBrightâ„¢ technologies are key to its positioning in the hydrogen and decarbonization markets.
  4. Strong and Growing Project Backlog: B&W has reported significant increases in its bookings and backlog, indicating substantial future revenue potential. In the first quarter of 2025, the backlog reached $526.8 million, representing a 47% increase compared to the same period in 2024, marking the largest backlog in recent company history. Similarly, the company saw a year-over-year increase of 39% in bookings and 47% in backlog in 2024, which underpins its outlook for sustained growth. The global project pipeline for identified opportunities remains healthy across all business segments.

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Share Repurchases

  • On August 21, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of the remaining outstanding principal amounts of the company's 8.125% Senior Notes due 2026 and 6.50% Senior Notes due 2026.
  • Babcock & Wilcox paid down $70 million of bonds due February 2026 on October 2, 2025.
  • A notice of redemption was issued on November 4, 2025, for all approximately $26 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 8.125% Senior Notes due 2026, with full redemption expected by December 5, 2025.

Share Issuance

  • On May 7, 2021, Babcock & Wilcox completed an offering of 4,000,000 shares of 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, generating gross proceeds of approximately $100 million and net proceeds of approximately $95.7 million.
  • As of November 3, 2025, the company had a sales agreement to offer and sell, from time to time, up to $200,000,000 of its common stock through an "at-the-market" offering.
  • The company raised $67.5 million through an at-the-market equity offering which opened on November 5, 2025, including approximately $50 million from a single fundamental global institutional investor.

Inbound Investments

  • Galloway Capital and Diveroli Investment Group acquired a significant 4.31% stake in Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises as of June 2, 2025, based on a belief of undervaluation.
  • Approximately $50 million of the $67.5 million raised in the at-the-market equity offering in November 2025 came from a single fundamental global institutional investor.

Outbound Investments

  • Babcock & Wilcox acquired Fosler Construction Company on September 30, 2021.
  • The company acquired FPS, a design and manufacturing company for firing equipment and safety systems, in February 2022.
  • A merger/acquisition with Hamon Research-Cottrell was completed on July 28, 2022.

Capital Expenditures

  • Babcock & Wilcox reported capital expenditures of $12.3 million in 2022, $12.8 million in 2023, and $15.8 million in 2024.
  • The capital expenditures are primarily focused on operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives.
  • For 2025, capital expenditures are projected to be between $15 million and $20 million.

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Peer Comparisons for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises

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Financials

BWHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBabcock .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price5.5422.7324.33305.7477.79273.7651.06
Mkt Cap0.621.432.4285.5307.74,079.8159.0
Rev LTM74755,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM543,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM-1022,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg-762,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM-883,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg-633,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

BWHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBabcock .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM76.3%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%7.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg8.5%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%3.2%
Rev Chg Q-2.4%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.5%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM7.2%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%12.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.4%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%11.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.8%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM-11.8%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%14.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-11.5%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%17.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-13.7%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-13.5%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.1%

Valuation

BWHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBabcock .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap0.621.432.4285.5307.74,079.8159.0
P/S0.80.40.94.45.310.02.7
P/EBIT36.16.619.725.122.431.323.7
P/E-5.38.4569.036.129.841.133.0
P/CFO-6.55.811.121.222.437.616.1
Total Yield-19.0%14.4%2.3%5.0%5.5%2.8%3.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-31.3%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E0.80.50.70.20.10.00.4
Net D/E0.80.30.60.20.00.00.3

Returns

BWHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBabcock .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn-11.4%-5.8%11.9%-0.9%1.1%-1.8%-1.4%
3M Rtn74.2%-14.5%1.4%9.9%15.6%7.7%8.8%
6M Rtn475.8%-5.0%20.3%5.0%13.5%33.7%16.9%
12M Rtn225.9%-28.7%15.4%40.8%33.9%7.6%24.6%
3Y Rtn-4.0%-5.3%65.8%142.1%78.3%113.9%72.0%
1M Excs Rtn-12.9%-5.5%12.3%-0.5%0.9%-2.7%-1.6%
3M Excs Rtn70.5%-18.1%-2.3%6.2%11.9%4.0%5.1%
6M Excs Rtn464.5%-16.3%9.0%-6.3%2.2%22.4%5.6%
12M Excs Rtn227.6%-43.3%-0.2%25.4%19.0%-7.8%9.4%
3Y Excs Rtn-69.6%-82.8%-10.4%61.9%0.1%27.1%-5.1%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) Thermal segment499415433305410
Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) Renewable segment141289157156206
Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) Environmental segment109154134108276
Elimination of intersegment revenues-21-10-1-3-32
Total727848723566859


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$5.54 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.5 
First Trading Date07/01/2015 
Distance from 52W High-20.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$5.26$2.34
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA5.3%136.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility118.0%154.9%
Downside Capture221.91266.95
Upside Capture458.95348.31
Correlation (SPY)40.7%35.4%
BW Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta4.343.743.392.752.762.28
Up Beta1.431.820.442.791.921.78
Down Beta6.675.024.913.843.532.87
Up Capture1347%1003%1029%1356%1745%2021%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days12263765117350
Down Capture145%148%120%-63%154%111%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days7152554122372

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of BW With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 BWSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return248.4%19.1%16.7%65.4%7.5%4.2%-7.3%
Annualized Volatility153.7%18.8%19.4%19.8%15.3%17.0%34.9%
Sharpe Ratio1.480.790.672.430.270.08-0.06
Correlation With Other Assets 34.7%35.3%4.3%22.4%17.9%12.5%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of BW With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 BWSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return7.2%13.8%14.8%17.7%11.2%5.1%30.2%
Annualized Volatility105.0%17.2%17.1%15.6%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio0.560.640.700.910.480.180.57
Correlation With Other Assets 33.4%31.5%8.3%12.2%25.1%10.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of BW With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 BWSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-30.3%13.7%15.0%14.6%6.9%5.4%69.0%
Annualized Volatility104.3%19.9%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.180.610.720.820.310.230.89
Correlation With Other Assets 29.4%28.4%3.7%13.5%23.7%8.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2,412,926
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-9.8%
Average Daily Volume3,334,448
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity103,047,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.3%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/4/202528.3%82.9%51.9%
8/11/202515.7%18.9%107.1%
3/31/2025-31.9%-46.9%-32.9%
11/12/2024-28.5%-21.3%-28.5%
8/8/20246.3%-8.1%2.7%
3/14/2024-22.7%-17.2%-18.0%
8/8/20233.4%-2.9%0.2%
3/15/2023-0.7%4.4%11.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111011
# Negative787
Median Positive6.7%13.4%21.4%
Median Negative-22.7%-14.5%-18.0%
Max Positive28.3%82.9%107.1%
Max Negative-37.2%-48.7%-41.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q (09/30/2025)
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q (06/30/2025)
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q (03/31/2025)
12/31/202403/31/202510-K (12/31/2024)
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q (09/30/2024)
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q (06/30/2024)
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q (03/31/2024)
12/31/202303/15/202410-K (12/31/2023)
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q (09/30/2023)
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q (06/30/2023)
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q (03/31/2023)
12/31/202203/16/202310-K (12/31/2022)
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q (09/30/2022)
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q (06/30/2022)
03/31/202205/09/202210-Q (03/31/2022)
12/31/202103/08/202210-K (12/31/2021)