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* 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 4.97% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #2385 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' FCF Margin % too high?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' current FCF Margin % is 4.97%. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.51. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' value of 4.97% is 229.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #2385 out of 3039 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' FCF Margin % compare to AMSC and TNC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises ranks #2385 out of 3039 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.51. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' value of 4.97% is 229.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.51, based on 3,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current FCF Margin % of 4.97% is 229.1% above 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current FCF Margin % is 4.97%. 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 FCF Margin % is 4.97% and 229.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.51. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW), the current FCF Margin % is 4.97% 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:
FCF Margin %: 4.97%
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $9.32 (317.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2385 of 3039)
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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