What is BW's DCF valuation?

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 24, 2025, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $3.75 per share. With the current market price at $0.65, this represents a potential upside of 477.0%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $0.53
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $3.75
Potential Upside (5-year) -18.0%
Potential Upside (10-year) 477.0%
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.1% - 8.0%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $717 million in 12-2024 to $1476 million by 12-2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7.5%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2024 717 28%
12-2025 780 9%
12-2026 853 9%
12-2027 895 5%
12-2028 960 7%
12-2029 1044 9%
12-2030 1115 7%
12-2031 1215 9%
12-2032 1304 7%
12-2033 1369 5%
12-2034 1476 8%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from -10% in 12-2024 to -1% by 12-2034, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2024 (73) -10%
12-2025 (43) -6%
12-2026 (37) -4%
12-2027 (29) -3%
12-2028 (20) -2%
12-2029 (10) -1%
12-2030 (11) -1%
12-2031 (12) -1%
12-2032 (13) -1%
12-2033 (14) -1%
12-2034 (15) -1%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $10 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 1% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
12-2025 10
12-2026 11
12-2027 11
12-2028 11
12-2029 12
12-2030 12

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 59
Days Inventory 64
Days Payables 65

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
9M/2025 4 (8) 7 2 2
2026 18 (9) 11 3 13
2027 31 (7) 11 15 12
2028 47 (5) 12 7 32
2029 65 (3) 13 12 42

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 8.1% - 8.0%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 2.5% - 4.5%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 9.8x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 0.53 -18.0%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 3.75 477.0%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 0.00 -100.0%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 1.50 130.5%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $534M
  • 10-Year Model: $851M

Investment Conclusion

Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW) a buy or a sell? Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc is definitely a buy. Based on our DCF analysis, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW) appears to be significantly undervalued with upside potential of 477.0%. The company's strong projected growth in revenue and profitability, coupled with consistent capital expenditure, supports our positive outlook on its intrinsic value.

Key investment drivers include:

  • Expanding profit margins (from -10% to -1%)
  • Steady revenue growth (7.5% CAGR)

Investors should consider a strong buy at the current market price of $0.65.