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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's enterprise value is $1,602.7 Mil.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-42.1 Mil. Therefore, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -38.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -89.86 Med: -1.48 Max: 86.88
Current: -38.06
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises was 86.88. The lowest was -89.86. And the median was -1.48.
BW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 2479
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.44
vs BW: -38.06
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's share price for today is $9.32.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.880.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is $1,602.7 Mil.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-42.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of -38.06 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 2479 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' current EV-to-EBITDA is -38.06. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 2479 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMSC and TNC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 2479 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.44, based on 2,479 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current EV-to-EBITDA is -38.06. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is -38.06. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -38.06 as of Aug. 03, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: -38.06
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $9.32 (317.9% above fair value)
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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