Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (BW)vsEmerson Electric Company (EMR)
BW
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc
$14.42
+2.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.98B
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$130.86
+0.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $73.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 2995% more annual revenue ($18.19B vs $587.68M). EMR leads profitability with a 12.7% profit margin vs -6.2%. EMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BW
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
EMR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BW.
Margin of Safety
-159.6%
Fair Value
$59.58
Current Price
$130.86
$71.28 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 24.6%
Areas to Watch
2.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 93.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.1% revenue growth
4.9% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BW
BW has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BW
The primary concerns for BW are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BW profiles as a turnaround stock while EMR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
EMR is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
EMR generates stronger free cash flow (602M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EMR scores higher overall (51/100 vs 23/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
Emerson Electric Company
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Emerson Electric Co. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Ferguson, Missouri. The Fortune 500 company manufactures products and provides engineering services for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.
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