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Babcock & Wilcox EnterprisesBW -2.72%54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 363% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates BW with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,100 Industrial Products companies, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks better than 69.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BW'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.08 Max: 2.43
Current: 1.18
During the past years, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.43. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.08.
BW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 69.14% of 2100
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs BW: 1.18
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.385. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $18.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (NYSE:BW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
BW vs GHM, NNE, TNC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 mean?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors. This is 363% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #648 out of 2100 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 363% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.43. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' value of 0.37 is 82.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #648 out of 2100 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GHM and NNE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #648 out of 2100 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' value of 0.37 is 82.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 2.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.08, based on 2,100 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 82.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 363% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.32, compared to a current price of $6.79 — trading 192.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 363% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 82.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.08. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 17, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.79 is trading 192.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.32.
GuruFocus considers Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BW:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (363% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: $2.32 vs. price of $6.79 (192.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.2% below the Industrial Products median (#648 of 2100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc is an energy technologies provider offering energy and emissions control solutions to a broad range of industrial, electrical utility, municipal, and other customers. It offers technologies that utilize coal, natural gas, hydrogen, waste, and biomass to produce energy, environmental solutions, and carbon capture systems. The company's product portfolio comprises steam generation systems, environmental solutions, combustion and fuel systems, and related equipment and services. Additionally, it offers specialized technologies (BrightLoop) in industrial energy production, including hydrogen and syngas. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Canada, the UK, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other markets.
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