Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
BW
Rank in Stocks
#11435
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., known as BW, operates globally to deliver... Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., known as BW, operates globally to deliver specialized solutions for energy generation and environmental emissions management through its subsidiaries. The company serves a wide array of international clients, including industrial facilities, electric power utilities, municipal organizations, and other commercial enterprises. Its operations are structured into three distinct divisions: Babcock & Wilcox Renewable, Babcock & Wilcox Environmental, and Babcock & Wilcox Thermal. The Babcock & Wilcox Renewable segment concentrates on sustainable energy technologies. This encompasses systems for converting waste into energy, the construction and setup of solar projects, and the development of biomass energy solutions. It also supplies crucial black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry. This division aims to provide advanced technologies that reroute waste from landfills for electricity production, replace fossil fuels with cleaner options, enable metal recovery, and significantly lower emissions. Secondly, the Babcock & Wilcox Environmental segment offers an extensive suite of cutting-edge technologies designed for pollution control and environmental safeguarding. These solutions cater to diverse applications, including power utilities, waste-to-energy plants, biomass operations, carbon black manufacturing, and industrial steam generation. Its comprehensive portfolio features systems for thermal cooling, ash handling, controlling fine particulate matter, mitigating nitrogen and sulfur oxide pollutants, utilizing chemical looping for carbon capture, and managing mercury discharges. Finally, the Babcock & Wilcox Thermal segment is dedicated to equipment and services related to steam generation. It furnishes steam-generating apparatus, replacement components for existing systems, and provides comprehensive construction, upkeep, and on-site support services for facilities within the power generation, oil and gas, and general industrial sectors. This division boasts a significant installed base of equipment that supports both public utilities and a broad spectrum of industrial applications, such as refining, petrochemical production, food processing, and metallurgy. Established in 1867, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. maintains its primary corporate offices in Akron, Ohio.
Share Price
$3.79
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$564.58M
Change (1 day)
16.62%
Change (1 year)
-44.59%
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Operating Margin for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.70%
According to Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.70%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 3.90%.
Operating Margin history for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. from 2012 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.70% | -5.13% |
| 2025 | 3.90% | 11.43% |
| 2024 | 3.50% | 53.51% |
| 2023 | 2.28% | -1,300.00% |
| 2022 | -0.19% | -106.96% |
| 2021 | 2.73% | -980.65% |
| 2020 | -0.31% | -90.94% |
| 2019 | -3.42% | -91.48% |
| 2018 | -40.15% | 122.07% |
| 2017 | -18.08% | 177.73% |
| 2016 | -6.51% | -625.00% |
| 2015 | 1.24% | -134.25% |
| 2014 | -3.62% | -130.45% |
| 2013 | 11.89% | 17.72% |
| 2012 | 10.10% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.95% | -90.01% |
US
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| 11.89% | -96.79% |
DE
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| 16.70% | -95.49% |
FR
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| 21.55% | -94.18% |
US
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| 8.81% | -97.62% |
DE
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s operating margin
What is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s operating margin?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s operating margin is 3.70%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s operating margin was 3.90%, compared with 3.50% in 2024.
How has Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2025 (3.90%) and lowest in 2020 (-0.31%).
How does Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.'s operating margin (3.70%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Lam Research Corp. R, with 36.95%.