Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW)vsCummins Inc (CMI)
BW
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc
$18.64
+1.39%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.44B
CMI
Cummins Inc
$651.22
-3.96%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $92.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cummins Inc generates 5087% more annual revenue ($33.89B vs $653.49M). CMI leads profitability with a 7.9% profit margin vs -13.9%. CMI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
BW
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
CMI
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 44.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -346.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 93.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.7% revenue growth
7.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BW
The strongest argument for BW centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 44.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CMI
The strongest argument for CMI centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BW
The primary concerns for BW are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CMI
The primary concerns for CMI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BW profiles as a hypergrowth stock while CMI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
BW is growing revenue faster at 44.3% — sustainability is the question.
CMI generates stronger free cash flow (120M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CMI scores higher overall (47/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., provides energy and environmental technologies and services for the energy and industrial markets globally. The company is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
Cummins Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Cummins is a Columbus, Indiana based multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. Cummins also services engines and related equipment, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control, electrical power generation systems, and trucks.
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