Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) specializes in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial sectors. Despite its established presence, BW faces challenges in its financial performance. On March 31, 2025, BW reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.52, which was significantly lower than the estimated EPS of -$0.05. This indicates that the company is currently not profitable.
The company's actual revenue for this period was $200.8 million, falling short of the estimated revenue of approximately $213.1 million. This shortfall in revenue is reflected in BW's financial ratios. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.07, suggesting that the company's stock is undervalued compared to its sales. However, the negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -1.04 highlights the company's current lack of profitability.
BW's financial health is further illustrated by its enterprise value to sales ratio of 0.64, which provides insight into the company's valuation relative to its revenue. The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is -6.43, indicating potential challenges in generating cash flow from operations. This is a critical aspect for investors to consider, as cash flow is essential for sustaining business operations.
The company's earnings yield is negative at -0.96%, further emphasizing its lack of profitability. Additionally, the debt-to-equity ratio is -2.62, indicating a significant level of debt compared to equity. This high level of debt can be a concern for investors, as it may impact the company's ability to finance its operations and growth.
Despite these challenges, BW has a current ratio of 1.78, suggesting that the company has a reasonable level of liquidity to cover its short-term liabilities. This indicates that while the company faces profitability issues, it has the ability to meet its immediate financial obligations.
