BW (Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises) Research & Development: $1.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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45 GF Score
Price $9.32
GF Value $2.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Research & Development?

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises BW -1.58% 45 Research & Development is $1.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.9 Mil.

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises  (NYSE:BW) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Research & Development Historical Data

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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Research & Development Chart

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Annual Data
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Quarterly Data
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $1.9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $1.9 Mil mean?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) has a Research & Development of $1.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' Research & Development too high?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' current Research & Development is $1.9 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to AMSC and TNC?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' Research & Development of $1.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises and its competitors. Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises's current Research & Development is $1.9 Mil. 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 Research & Development is $1.9 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW), the current Research & Development is $1.9 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: $1.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $9.32 (317.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Business Description

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Address 1200 East Market Street, Suite 650, Akron, OH, USA, 44305
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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