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Babcock & Wilcox EnterprisesBW -1.58%45 Days Inventory is 32.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 50.72. GuruFocus rates BW with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks better than 86.6% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.81.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (NYSE:BW) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Days Inventory Related Terms
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Days Inventory 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (BW) has a Days Inventory of 32.46 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 50.72. Over the past decade, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' Days Inventory has ranged from 20.55 to 78.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #398 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' Days Inventory too high?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' current Days Inventory of 32.46 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 50.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.55 to a high of 78.41. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.96. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' value of 32.46 is 72.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #398 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' Days Inventory compare to AMSC and TNC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #398 out of 2971 companies for Days Inventory. This places Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.96. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' value of 32.46 is 72.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' own Days Inventory has ranged from 20.55 to 78.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.72 vs. the industry median of 119.96, 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 Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.96, based on 2,971 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current Days Inventory of 32.46 is 72.9% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current Days Inventory is 32.46, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 50.72. 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 $2.23, compared to a current price of $9.32 — trading 317.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 32.46, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 50.72 and 72.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.96. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW), the current Days Inventory is 32.46 as of Mar. 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 $9.32 is trading 317.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.23.
GuruFocus considers Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BW:
Days Inventory: 32.46 (36% below median its 10-year median of 50.72)
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $9.32 (317.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.9% below the Industrial Products median (#398 of 2971)
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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