The historical rank and industry rank for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BW'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -166.15 Med: -8.08 Max: 225.97
Current: -31.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises was 225.97. The lowest was -166.15. And the median was -8.08.
BW's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1727
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.06
vs BW: -31.56
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $11.74.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is $1,962.9 Mil.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Free Cash Flow 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 $-62.2 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-FCF of -31.56 as of Jul. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 1727 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' EV-to-FCF too high?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' current EV-to-FCF is -31.56. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 1727 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-FCF compare to GRC and AMSC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 1727 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 26.06, based on 1,727 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 26.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current EV-to-FCF is -31.56. 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 $2.18, compared to a current price of $11.74 — trading 438.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -31.56. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW), the current EV-to-FCF is -31.56 as of Jul. 02, 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 $11.74 is trading 438.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.18.
GuruFocus considers Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BW:
EV-to-FCF: -31.56
GF Value™: $2.18 vs. price of $11.74 (438.5% 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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