Is BWA a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, BORGWARNER INC (BWA) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 53.5/100. It is ranked #955 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 58/100, Momentum 67/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for BWA?

BORGWARNER INC (BWA) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 53.5 ranks it #955 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is BWA in?

BORGWARNER INC operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Automobiles And Trucks industry) with a market cap of $11.24 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does BWA pay a dividend?

BWA does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is BWA's P/E ratio?

BWA has a trailing P/E ratio of 13.09x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is BWA?

BWA's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 18.2%. ROE: 14.7% vs sector average 6.2%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is BWA valued compared to peers?

BWA's value factor score is 58/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 13.1x, EV/EBITDA 10.3x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is BWA's debt level?

BWA's debt-to-equity ratio is 145%. Sector average: 89%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

BWA has a beta of 0.66, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 67/100.

Does BWA have high short interest?

BWA's short interest factor score is 30/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

BWA Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 53.5/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
BWA	-0.89%	+3.12%	+3.12%	+20.91%	+112.23%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.83%	-0.48%	+2.79%	+21.27%	+82.71%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.02%	-1.26%	+4.48%	+26.37%	+152.15%	-	-	-

Metric	BWA	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	13.1x	-47%
EV/EBITDA	10.3x	+111%
Price / Book	1.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	42.2x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
BWA BORGWARNER INC	54	50	58	67	13.1x	14.7%	18.2%	5.8%	-0.3%	145.0x	$11.2B
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.2x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	78.3x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	116.7x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	105.5x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.4x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.2x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.7x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	34.7x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.2x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-4.8%	-	-	-	7.1%	5.2%	5.5%	6.3%	5.9%
ROE %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
ROIC %	14.7%	7.5%	4.5%	15.1%	14.5%	12.5%	5.7%	17.6%	16.8%	15.9%	15.5%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.2%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-4.8%

7.1%

5.2%

5.5%

6.3%

5.9%

ROE %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

ROIC %

14.7%

7.5%

4.5%

15.1%

14.5%

12.5%

5.7%

17.6%

16.8%

15.9%

15.5%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$14.2B	$14.3B	$14.1B	$14.2B	$15.8B	$14.8B	$10.2B	$10.2B	$10.5B	$9.8B	$9.1B	$8.0B
	—	$11.6B	—	$11.6B	$12.7B	$12.0B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$2.6B	$2.7B	$2.6B	$2.6B	$3.1B	$2.9B	$1.9B	$2.1B	$2.2B	$2.1B	$1.9B	$1.7B
Gross Margin	18.2%	18.7%	18.8%	18.1%	19.6%	19.2%	18.8%	20.7%	21.2%	21.6%	21.3%	21.2%
	—	$1.3B	—	$1.3B	$1.6B	$1.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Research & Development	—	$710M	—	$717M	$786M	$707M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	$0	—	—	—	$0	$439M	$0	$408M	$391M	$320M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$2.1B	—	$1.4B	$1.7B	$1.7B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.0B	$536M	$546M	$1.2B	$1.4B	$1.2B	$618M	$1.3B	$1.2B	$1.1B	$978M	$888M
EBIT	$1.0B	$536M	$546M	$1.2B	$1.4B	$1.2B	$618M	$1.3B	$1.2B	$1.1B	$978M	$888M
EBITDA	$1.0B	$536M	$545M	$1.2B	$1.4B	$1.2B	$625M	$1.3B	$1.2B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.2B
Operating Margin	7.4%	3.7%	3.9%	8.2%	8.7%	7.8%	6.1%	12.8%	11.3%	10.9%	10.7%	11.1%
EBITDA Margin	7.4%	3.7%	3.9%	8.2%	8.7%	7.8%	6.1%	12.5%	11.4%	15.1%	15.1%	15.6%
	—	—	$13M	—	—	—	$61M	$43M	$59M	$71M	$85M	$60M
	—	$524M	—	$991M	$1.3B	$789M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$189M	$111M	$289M	$292M	$150M	$397M	$468M	$211M	$580M	$306M	$262M
	$825M	$335M	$399M	$695M	$1.0B	$639M	$567M	$797M	$985M	$483M	$637M	$614M
Net Margin	5.8%	2.3%	2.8%	4.9%	6.5%	4.3%	5.6%	7.8%	9.3%	4.9%	7.0%	7.6%
	$1.29	$1.29	$1.51	$2.68	$4.01	$2.25	$2.35	$3.63	$4.47	$2.09	$2.78	$2.57
Diluted EPS	$1.29	$1.28	$1.51	$2.67	$3.99	$2.24	$2.35	$3.63	$4.47	$2.09	$2.78	$2.57
Weighted Avg Basic	—	214M	—	233M	236M	238M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	216M	—	234M	237M	240M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$14.2B

$14.3B

$14.1B

$14.2B

$15.8B

$14.8B

$10.2B

$10.5B

$9.8B

$9.1B

$8.0B

—

$11.6B

—

$11.6B

$12.7B

$12.0B

—

$2.6B

$2.7B

$2.6B

$3.1B

$2.9B

$1.9B

$2.1B

$2.2B

$2.1B

$1.9B

$1.7B

Gross Margin

18.2%

18.7%

18.8%

18.1%

19.6%

19.2%

18.8%

20.7%

21.2%

21.6%

21.3%

21.2%

—

$1.3B

—

$1.3B

$1.6B

$1.5B

—

Research & Development

—

$710M

—

$717M

$786M

$707M

—

Depreciation

—

$439M

$408M

$391M

$320M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$2.1B

—

$1.4B

$1.7B

—

$1.0B

$536M

$546M

$1.2B

$1.4B

$1.2B

$618M

$1.3B

$1.2B

$1.1B

$978M

$888M

EBIT

$1.0B

$536M

$546M

$1.2B

$1.4B

$1.2B

$618M

$1.3B

$1.2B

$1.1B

$978M

$888M

EBITDA

$1.0B

$536M

$545M

$1.2B

$1.4B

$1.2B

$625M

$1.3B

$1.2B

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.2B

Operating Margin

7.4%

3.7%

3.9%

8.2%

8.7%

7.8%

6.1%

12.8%

11.3%

10.9%

10.7%

11.1%

EBITDA Margin

7.4%

3.7%

3.9%

8.2%

8.7%

7.8%

6.1%

12.5%

11.4%

15.1%

15.6%

—

$13M

—

$61M

$43M

$59M

$71M

$85M

$60M

—

$524M

—

$991M

$1.3B

$789M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$189M

$111M

$289M

$292M

$150M

$397M

$468M

$211M

$580M

$306M

$262M

$825M

$335M

$399M

$695M

$1.0B

$639M

$567M

$797M

$985M

$483M

$637M

$614M

Net Margin

5.8%

2.3%

2.8%

4.9%

6.5%

4.3%

5.6%

7.8%

9.3%

4.9%

7.0%

7.6%

$1.29

$1.51

$2.68

$4.01

$2.25

$2.35

$3.63

$4.47

$2.09

$2.78

$2.57

Diluted EPS

$1.29

$1.28

$1.51

$2.67

$3.99

$2.24

$2.35

$3.63

$4.47

$2.09

$2.78

$2.57

Weighted Avg Basic

—

214M

—

233M

236M

238M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

216M

—

234M

237M

240M

—

BORGWARNER INC (BWA) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does BORGWARNER INC Do?

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 turbochargers, eBoosters, eTurbos, timing systems, emissions systems, thermal systems, gasoline ignition technology, smart remote actuators, powertrain sensors, canisters, cabin heaters, battery modules and systems, battery packs, battery heaters, and battery charging. The E-Propulsion & Drivetrain segment provides rotating electrical components, power electronics, control modules, software, friction, and mechanical products for automatic transmissions and torque-management products. The Fuel Injection segment develops and manufactures gasoline and diesel fuel injection components and systems. The Aftermarket segment sells products and services to independent aftermarket customers and original equipment service customers. This segment provides a range of solutions, including fuel injection, electronics and engine management, maintenance, and test equipment and vehicle diagnostics. The company sells its products to original equipment manufacturers of light vehicles, which comprise passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks; commercial vehicles, including medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, and buses; and off-highway vehicles, such as agricultural and construction machinery, and marine applications, as well as to tier one vehicle systems suppliers and the aftermarket for light, commercial, and off-highway vehicles. The company was formerly known as Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. BorgWarner Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. BORGWARNER INC (BWA) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Automobiles And Trucks industry. The company is led by CEO Frédéric B. Lissalde and employs approximately 52,700 people, headquartered in Wilmington, Michigan. With a market capitalization of $11.2B, BWA is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

BORGWARNER INC (BWA) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, BORGWARNER INC receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 53.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.BWA ranks #955 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, BORGWARNER INC ranks #66 of 442 stocks, placing it in the top quartile of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

BWA Stock Price and 52-Week Range

BORGWARNER INC (BWA) currently trades at $54.48. The stock lost $0.49 (0.9%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for BWA is $70.08, which means the stock is currently trading -22.3% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $24.40, putting the stock 123.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.2M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is BWA Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

BORGWARNER INC (BWA) carries a value factor score of 58/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 13.09x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a discount of 47%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.92x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.76x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, BWA trades at 10.34x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

Overall, BWA's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

BORGWARNER INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

BORGWARNER INC (BWA) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 14.7%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 6.0% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, BORGWARNER INC reports gross margins of 18.2%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 7.4% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 5.8%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at -0.3% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

BWA Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

BORGWARNER INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 145.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 2.07x, indicating strong short-term liquidity.

BWA has a beta of 0.66, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for BORGWARNER INC is 67/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

BORGWARNER INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, BORGWARNER INC reported revenue of $14.19B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.29. Net income for the quarter was $825M. Gross margin was 18.2%. Operating income came in at $1.04B.

In FY 2025, BORGWARNER INC reported revenue of $14.32B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.29. Net income for the quarter was $335M. Gross margin was 18.7%. Revenue grew 1.6% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $536M.

In Q3 2025, BORGWARNER INC reported revenue of $3.59B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74. Net income for the quarter was $173M. Gross margin was 18.5%. Revenue grew 4.1% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $248M.

In Q2 2025, BORGWARNER INC reported revenue of $3.64B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.04. Net income for the quarter was $232M. Gross margin was 17.6%. Revenue grew 1.0% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $289M.

Over the past 8 quarters, BORGWARNER INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $3.60B to $14.19B. Investors analyzing BWA stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

BWA Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

BORGWARNER INC (BWA) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among growth-oriented companies in the Automobiles And Trucks industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Discretionary dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Discretionary stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

BWA Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

BORGWARNER INC (BWA) has a momentum factor score of 67/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 34/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 30/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

BWA vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, BORGWARNER INC (BWA) ranks #66 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places BWA in the top quartile of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing BWA against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full BWA vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how BORGWARNER INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

BWA Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for BORGWARNER INC (BWA) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy BWA? — Investment Thesis Summary

BORGWARNER INC presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. Price momentum is positive at 67/100, suggesting the trend favors buyers. Low volatility (stability score 67/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, BORGWARNER INC (BWA) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 53.5/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on BWA stock.

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