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The historical rank and industry rank for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -606.6 Med: -8.39 Max: 342.54
Current: -37.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises was 342.54. The lowest was -606.60. And the median was -8.39.
BW's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 89.86% of 3076
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.625
vs BW: -37.78
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $9.37.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is $1,610.1 Mil.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $-42.6 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-OCF of -37.78 as of Aug. 07, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #312 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' EV-to-OCF too high?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' current EV-to-OCF is -37.78. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #312 out of 3076 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 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' EV-to-OCF compare to AMSC and TNC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #312 out of 3076 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.63. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.63, based on 3,076 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current EV-to-OCF is -37.78. 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 $2.24, compared to a current price of $9.37 — trading 318.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -37.78. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW), the current EV-to-OCF is -37.78 as of Aug. 07, 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 $9.37 is trading 318.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.24.
GuruFocus considers Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BW:
EV-to-OCF: -37.78
GF Value™: $2.24 vs. price of $9.37 (318.3% 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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