Stock Analysis
BorgWarner Inc.BWA
P/E 28.53×· 5Y range 6.96–107.47×· 74th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
AnalystsStrong Buy21 analystsP/E 28.5× sits at the 74th percentile of its 5.065023956194388-year history.
Cash covers 20% of debt · Q2 2023.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality97
- Financial Health75
Risks
- Profitability21
- Growth25
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 3.1 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Interest coverage 525.0× — debt well covered
What's happening with BWA
Profile
Strong earnings quality and financial health; profitability, growth and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation65/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (74th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (10.2%)25/25
- P/S (0.8x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth25/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-0.9%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (-15.3%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-13.1%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (168.4%)25/25
- Profitability21/100 · Weak
- ROIC (6.1%)5/25
- ROE (7.6%)5/25
- Net margin (2.9%)6/25
- Operating margin (5.0%)5/25
- Financial Health75/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (3.07)25/25
- Current ratio (2.07)25/25
- Interest coverage (525.0x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (n/a)0/25
- Quality97/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.91)25/25
- FCF conversion (292%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.5%)25/25
- Moat49/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (3/10 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (19.4%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 1.3%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 0.9%/yr
About BorgWarner Inc.
BorgWarner is a tier one supplier of turbo and thermal management technologies, drivetrain systems, powerdrive systems, and battery and charging systems mostly to automotive original equipment manufacturers. Show more
Its products aim to move a vehicle with as few electrons as possible, resulting in cleaner, cost-optimized, and more-efficient vehicles. Foundational products, the combustion vehicle business, contributes more than 80% to group revenue while BorgWarner transitions to becoming an electric vehicle-centric (e-business) and data center energy management parts supplier. In 2024, 23% of the company's revenue was sourced from Volkswagen and Ford. Revenue is well diversified geographically, with approximately a third each generated in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Headquarters: AUBURN HILLS, MI · Employees: 37,500 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
65BP/E (TTM)28.5xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 7.0x–107.5x · 74th pct
P/FCF9.8xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield10.2%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 3.8%–18.1% · 65th pct
P/S (TTM)0.83xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.4x–1.1x · 89th pct
EV/EBITDA10.0xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 8.6x–22.0x · highest in history
EV/Sales0.9xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E10.6xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.18xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.40C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.18%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio15.5%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
21EROIC6.1%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE7.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA3.0%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin2.9%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin5.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin19.5%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin8.5%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.5%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
25ERevenue CAGR-0.9%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-15.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-13.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth168.4%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-14.8%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
75B+Altman Z-Score3.07A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.07xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.70xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage525.0xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.72xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
97A+Piotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.91A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion292.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability2.5%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.6%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.03xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hanley Michael S Filed | Hanley Michael S | SellOpen market sale | -5000 | |
CALAWAY TONIT M Filed | CALAWAY TONIT M | SellOpen market sale | -22000 | |
Kalathur Rajesh Filed | Kalathur Rajesh | BuyOpen market buy | +7.4K | |
Kulikowski Amy B. Filed | Kulikowski Amy B. | SellOpen market sale | -2900 | |
McKenzie Isabelle Filed | McKenzie Isabelle | SellOpen market sale | -4500 |
Show 3 more filingsShow fewer filings
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Demmerle Stefan Filed | Demmerle Stefan | SellOpen market sale | -1000 | |
CALAWAY TONIT M Filed | CALAWAY TONIT M | SellOpen market sale | -26624 | |
CALAWAY TONIT M Filed | CALAWAY TONIT M | SellOpen market sale | -17376 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
49D+ROIC >12% Years3/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)19.4%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor1.3%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.04
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$12.02
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$27.60
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$3.90B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.—
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$5.44B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.69xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$11.84B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.19B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: BorgWarner Inc. (BWA)
BWA is down 0.92% at the last close. BorgWarner Inc. meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 3.07 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.91 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -1%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
See how BWA ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all BWA moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 | Pre-market | 63.56 | +5.48% | 2.84 |
| Oct 6 | Regular | 63.43 | +5.26% | 2.74 |
| Oct 6 | After-hours | 63.64 | +5.61% | 2.91 |
| Sep 25 | Regular | 61.06 | +4.41% | 2.47 |
| Sep 25 | After-hours | 61.94 | +5.91% | 3.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about BWA
What is the current BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) stock price?
BWA is trading at $58.13 at the last market close, down 0.92% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks BWA pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is BWA stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates BorgWarner Inc.'s financial health at 75/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is BWA stock overvalued?
BorgWarner Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 28.5 and our valuation score rates it 65/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does BorgWarner Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for BWA. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does BorgWarner Inc. operate in?
BorgWarner Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does BorgWarner Inc. do?
BorgWarner is a tier one supplier of turbo and thermal management technologies, drivetrain systems, powerdrive systems, and battery and charging systems mostly to automotive original equipment manufacturers.
About BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) Stock
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories industry. As of the latest update, BorgWarner Inc. is trading at $58.13, down 0.92% on the day with a market capitalization of $11.8 billion. The financial health score for BWA is 75/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for BWA stock.
BWA Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time BWA stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for BWA with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for BorgWarner Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 75/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for BWA.
- Sector peers: Compare BWA against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is BWA a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) as an investment. The financial health score of 75/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.