Where it trades today
trading 60% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- BWA trades at 31.2x earnings, well above the consumer cyclical average of 20.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 35.7%, above the sector norm of 26.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- BWA remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 19.7% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- BWA is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in BWA.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for BWA come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for BWA. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:57 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What BorgWarner Inc. does
BorgWarner Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles worldwide. The company operates through the Turbos & Thermal Technologies; Drivetrain & Morse Systems; PowerDrive Systems; and Battery & Charging Systems segments. It offers turbochargers, eBoosters, eTurbos, emissions systems, thermal systems, gasoline ignition technology, smart remote actuators, powertrain sensors, cabin heaters, battery heaters, and battery cooling systems. The company also provides chain systems and variable camshaft phasing products; friction and mechanical products for automatic transmissions, including dual clutch modules, friction clutch…
What analysts expect
BWA carries a buy consensus from 15 analysts, with an average price target of $79.93 versus $63.32 today (+26.2%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
BWA generated $14.34B in trailing revenue (0.3% year over year), with a 2.9% net margin, and $1.07B of free cash flow, against $1.62B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.32B | $2.67B | $1.32B | $277.00M | $1.29 | $1.21B |
| 2024 | $14.09B | $2.65B | $1.30B | $338.00M | $1.51 | $729.00M |
| 2023 | $14.20B | $2.57B | $1.26B | $625.00M | $2.68 | $565.00M |
| 2022 | $12.63B | $2.37B | $1.08B | $944.00M | $4.03 | $558.00M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
BWA beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
BorgWarner Inc. trades at $63.32, 19.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.10, it shows about average sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is BWA a good buy right now?
BorgWarner Inc. trades at 31.2x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 35.7% volatility.
Does BWA pay dividends?
Yes, BorgWarner Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.07%. That is roughly $0.68 per share a year.
How volatile is BWA?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 35.7% and beta of 1.10, BWA is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for BWA?
The average analyst price target for BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) is $79.93 based on 15 analyst estimates, about 26.2% above the current price of $63.32. The published range runs from $62.00 to $95.00.
How much revenue does BWA generate?
BorgWarner Inc. reported $14.34B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 0.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 2.9%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.