BorgWarner (BWA)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$61.00
▲(9.59% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/06/26
The score is supported by strong recent free cash flow generation and a generally manageable leverage profile, plus constructive price momentum. It is held back by multi-year margin and ROE compression and a negative P/E (earnings volatility). The latest earnings call adds support via maintained guidance, improving Q1 profitability, and visible multi-year product catalysts, though near-term sales headwinds (battery demand) and macro uncertainty remain notable risks.
Positive Factors
Free Cash Flow Strength
Sustained FCF recovery demonstrates durable cash generation that funds capex, dividends, buybacks and new-business investments without relying on external financing. Improved cash conversion gives management flexibility to invest in industrial initiatives and return capital while navigating cyclical auto volumes.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression
A sharp drop in net margin over several years signals persistent pressure on profitability. With gross margin stable, the squeeze appears below gross profit, implying ongoing cost, structural or non-operational issues that could limit earnings power and make margin recovery gradual and uncertain.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Free Cash Flow Strength
Sustained FCF recovery demonstrates durable cash generation that funds capex, dividends, buybacks and new-business investments without relying on external financing. Improved cash conversion gives management flexibility to invest in industrial initiatives and return capital while navigating cyclical auto volumes.
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BorgWarner (BWA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$12.24B
Dividend Yield1.24%
Average Volume (3M)2.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.5
Beta (1Y)0.58
Revenue Growth1.65%
EPS Growth-14.51%
CountryUS
Employees38,300
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.26
Shares Outstanding206,061,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,710,960
30 Day Avg. Volume2,209,106
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.31
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.68
P/FCF Ratio8.27
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.16
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.00
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$70.73Price Target Upside27.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)5.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$14.22B
BorgWarner Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
BorgWarner Inc. provides solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Air Management, E-Propulsion & Drivetrain, Fuel Injection, and Aftermarket. The Air Management segment offers t...
How the Company Makes Money
BorgWarner makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling propulsion and drivetrain components and systems to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and, to a lesser extent, through the aftermarket. Its revenue model is largely vol...
BorgWarner Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
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The FlyBorgWarner Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a broadly positive operational and financial picture: Q1 results showed margin expansion (50 bps), adjusted EPS growth (+12%), continued strong award activity (12 wins) and tangible progress on new industrial initiatives (turbine generator B‑samples, BESS and inverter B‑samples). Management left full‑year guidance unchanged, signaling confidence in execution though noting macro and battery demand headwinds. Key challenges include a decline in the battery segment (noted as a ~150 bps sales headwind), modest Q1 free cash flow in absolute terms, and early‑stage uncertainty around scaling the new data‑center/industrial businesses and potential supply constraints. On balance, the highlights (profitability, EPS growth, awards, clear product commercialization milestones and disciplined capital returns) outweigh the lowlights, but management retains caution given market uncertainty.Positive Updates
Quarterly Sales
Reported Q1 2026 sales of $3.5 billion; reported sales roughly flat year‑over‑year with FX tailwind of +$167 million, a battery segment headwind of -$54 million, and the remaining organic sales decline of $95 million (≈ -2.7%) in line with market production.
Negative Updates
Battery Energy Systems Decline
Battery Energy Systems segment weakness: YoY sales decline driven by reduced demand (lack of North American incentives and weaker European demand). Management expects battery decline to represent roughly a 150 basis point headwind to full‑year sales.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Quarterly Sales
Reported Q1 2026 sales of $3.5 billion; reported sales roughly flat year‑over‑year with FX tailwind of +$167 million, a battery segment headwind of -$54 million, and the remaining organic sales decline of $95 million (≈ -2.7%) in line with market production.
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Company Guidance
BorgWarner reaffirmed full‑year 2026 guidance calling for total sales of $14.0–$14.3 billion (with an assumed ~$200 million FX tailwind from a stronger euro/RMB), a 2026 organic sales decline of roughly 3.5% to 1.5% year‑over‑year (battery sales expected to be a ~150‑bp headwind) and weighted end markets flat to down ~3% (light‑vehicle >80% of sales); full‑year adjusted operating margin is forecast at 10.7%–10.9% (2025: 10.7%)—including ~10 bps benefit from the exit of the charging business—and contemplates decremental conversion ranging from low‑double‑digits at the low end to mid‑teens depending on cost actions; adjusted EPS is guided to $5.00–$5.20 per diluted share (midpoint ≈ +4% vs. 2025 adjusted EPS) and free cash flow to $900 million–$1.1 billion.BorgWarner Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 14.32B | 14.08B | 14.20B | 12.63B | 14.84B |
| Gross Profit | 2.67B | 2.61B | 2.57B | 2.37B | 2.86B |
| EBITDA | 1.34B | 1.32B | 1.67B | 1.56B | 1.69B |
| Net Income | 277.00M | 338.00M | 625.00M | 944.00M | 537.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 13.77B | 13.99B | 14.45B | 16.99B | 16.57B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.31B | 2.09B | 1.53B | 1.08B | 1.84B |
| Total Debt | 4.18B | 4.34B | 3.93B | 4.31B | 4.52B |
| Total Liabilities | 8.15B | 8.29B | 8.39B | 9.49B | 9.31B |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.44B | 5.53B | 5.83B | 7.22B | 6.95B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.18B | 681.00M | 477.00M | 948.00M | 638.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.65B | 1.35B | 1.31B | 1.57B | 1.31B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -368.00M | -603.00M | -694.00M | -1.48B | -1.43B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.12B | -167.00M | -419.00M | -511.00M | 319.00M |
BorgWarner Technical Analysis
Positive
55.66
Price Trends
55.10
Positive
50.42
Positive
45.71
Positive
Market Momentum
0.07
Negative
56.73
Neutral
43.33
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BWA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 55.66 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 53.96, above the 50-day MA of 55.10, and above the 200-day MA of 45.71, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.07 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.73 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 43.33 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BWA.
BorgWarner Risk Analysis
BorgWarner disclosed 37 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. BorgWarner reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
BorgWarner Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $10.62B | 21.96 | 34.97% | 1.07% | 13.99% | -25.69% | |
71 Outperform | $6.89B | 8.78 | 8.79% | 2.63% | 2.86% | 17.30% | |
69 Neutral | $9.08B | 13.85 | 27.78% | 2.60% | 6.14% | 7.30% | |
66 Neutral | $12.24B | 11.51 | 6.34% | 1.24% | 1.65% | -14.51% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | $12.02B | 15.96 | 3.90% | ― | 3.47% | -88.86% | |
56 Neutral | $3.90B | -4.92 | -2.91% | 1.70% | -21.52% | ― |
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BorgWarner Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsShareholder Meetings
BorgWarner Shareholders Approve Amended Stock Incentive Plan
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
At its April 29, 2026 annual meeting, BorgWarner shareholders approved an amended and restated 2023 Stock Incentive Plan, adding 8.3 million shares of common stock available for equity awards. Investors also elected eight directors, backed executi...
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