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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/07/2024: BWEN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type: Stock | Upturn Star Rating | Today’s Advisory: PASS |
Historic Profit: 15.77% | Upturn Advisory Performance 2 | Avg. Invested days: 31 |
Profits based on simulation | Stock Returns Performance 2 | Last Close 11/07/2024 |
Type: Stock | Today’s Advisory: PASS |
Historic Profit: 15.77% | Avg. Invested days: 31 |
Upturn Star Rating | Stock Returns Performance 2 |
Profits based on simulation Last Close 11/07/2024 | Upturn Advisory Performance 2 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 40.89M USD |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.31 | 1Y Target Price 5.13 |
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.35 |
Volume (30-day avg) 156226 | Beta 1.44 |
52 Weeks Range 1.80 - 4.65 | Updated Date 11/7/2024 |
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 40.89M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.31 | 1Y Target Price 5.13 |
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.35 | Volume (30-day avg) 156226 | Beta 1.44 |
52 Weeks Range 1.80 - 4.65 | Updated Date 11/7/2024 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2024-11-13 | When BeforeMarket |
Estimate -0.03 | Actual - |
Report Date 2024-11-13 | When BeforeMarket | Estimate -0.03 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.19% | Operating Margin (TTM) -15.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.91% | Return on Equity (TTM) 13.75% |
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Products - Current and Previous Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.31 | Forward PE 5.14 |
Enterprise Value 80130284 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23 |
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.58 |
Shares Outstanding 21985600 | Shares Floating 19364221 |
Percent Insiders 11.03 | Percent Institutions 29.16 |
Trailing PE 5.31 | Forward PE 5.14 | Enterprise Value 80130284 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23 |
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.58 | Shares Outstanding 21985600 | Shares Floating 19364221 |
Percent Insiders 11.03 | Percent Institutions 29.16 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.5 | Target Price 8.75 | Buy 2 |
Strong Buy 2 | Hold - | Sell - |
Strong Sell - |
Rating 4.5 | Target Price 8.75 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 2 |
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - |
AI Summarization
Broadwind Energy Inc. (BWEN) Stock Overview
Company Profile
Detailed history and background:
- Founded in 1975 as MidAmerican Energy Company, a subsidiary of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company.
- 1997: MidAmerican Energy restructures and forms Broadwind Energy.
- 2006: Focus shifts to manufacturing wind turbine towers and blades.
- 2022: Enters into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE). Core business areas:
- Manufacturing towers and blades for wind turbines.
- Offering related services like engineering, project management, and logistics. Leadership team and corporate structure:
- CEO: Stephanie Kushner.
- Leadership team consists of experienced professionals in wind energy, manufacturing, and finance.
- Corporate structure: Publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol BWEN.
Top Products and Market Share
Top products:
- Wind turbine towers and blades. Market share:
- Approx. 5% of the global market share for wind turbine towers and blades (pre-acquisition).
- Leading market share in the United States, especially in the Midwest. Product performance and market reception:
- Products known for quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
- Strong customer relationships with major wind energy developers.
- Facing competition from larger international manufacturers.
Total Addressable Market
Market size:
- Global wind turbine market: $70.8 billion in 2023, expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% to reach $126.5 billion by 2030.
- US market: Approximately 20% of global wind turbine market, with strong growth potential.
Financial Performance
Revenue and net income:
- 2022 revenue: $468.1 million.
- 2022 net income: $28.1 million. Profit margins:
- Gross margin: 10.9%.
- EBITDA margin: 7.3%.
- Net profit margin: 6%. Earnings per share (EPS):
- $0.56 in 2022. Year-over-year comparison:
- Revenue and net income increased significantly in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Profit margins remained relatively stable. Cash flow and balance sheet:
- Strong cash flow with positive operating cash flow in 2022.
- Healthy balance sheet with low debt-to-equity ratio.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns
Dividend history:
- No dividend payout history, consistent with its growth strategy. Shareholder returns:
- 1-year return: +42.3%.
- 5-year return: +181.8%.
- 10-year return: +681.7%.
Growth Trajectory
Historical growth:
- Revenue and earnings have grown significantly over the past 5 years, driven by increasing wind energy demand. Future growth projections:
- Continued growth expected in the wind energy industry.
- Expansion plans into new markets and product lines could further boost growth. Recent product launches and strategic initiatives:
- New blade manufacturing facility opened in Texas in 2022.
- Collaboration with major wind energy developers on innovative turbine designs.
Market Dynamics
Industry trends:
- Increasing global adoption of renewable energy, including wind power.
- Technological advancements leading to larger and more efficient wind turbines.
- Growing focus on sustainability and environmental concerns. Positioning and adaptability:
- Broadwind well-positioned with strong brand recognition and market share.
- Adaptability demonstrated through product innovation and strategic partnerships.
Competitors
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE)
- General Electric (GE)
- Vestas Wind Systems (VWS) Market share and competitive advantages:
- Broadwind holds a smaller market share compared to the larger competitors.
- Competitive advantages include strong customer relationships, operational efficiency, and focus on the US market.
Potential Challenges and Opportunities
Challenges:
- Supply chain disruptions and rising material costs.
- Competition from larger international players.
- Fluctuations in wind energy demand and government policies. Opportunities:
- Expanding into new markets with high wind energy potential.
- Developing innovative turbine technologies and solutions.
- Leveraging its acquisition by SGRE for further growth and market penetration.
Recent Acquisitions (last 3 years)
No acquisitions in the last three years prior to the acquisition by SGRE
AI-Based Fundamental Rating
Rating: 7/10 Justification:
- Strong financial performance with healthy growth and margins.
- Well-positioned in the growing wind energy market.
- Potential for continued growth through strategic initiatives and innovation.
- Recent acquisition by SGRE opens up new opportunities and synergies.
Sources and Disclaimers
- Sources: Broadwind Energy Inc. website, Google Finance, Yahoo Finance, Statista
- Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Please conduct your own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
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About Broadwind Energy Inc
Exchange | NASDAQ | Headquaters | Cicero, IL, United States |
IPO Launch date | 2004-03-29 | CEO, President & Director | Mr. Eric B. Blashford |
Sector | Industrials | Website | https://www.bwen.com |
Industry | Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees | 444 |
Headquaters | Cicero, IL, United States | ||
CEO, President & Director | Mr. Eric B. Blashford | ||
Website | https://www.bwen.com | ||
Website | https://www.bwen.com | ||
Full time employees | 444 |
Broadwind, Inc. manufactures and sells structures, equipment, and components for clean tech and other specialized applications primarily in the United States. It operates through three segments: Heavy Fabrications, Gearing, and Industrial Solutions. The Heavy Fabrications segment provides fabrications to various industrial markets. It offers steel towers and adapters primarily to wind turbine manufacturers. Its Gearing segment provides gearing, gearboxes, and precision machined components to a range of customers in diverse markets, including surface and underground mining, wind energy, steel, material handling, infrastructure, onshore and offshore oil and gas fracking and drilling, marine, and other industrial markets. This segment also offers heat treat services for aftermarket and original equipment manufacturer applications. The Industrial Solutions segment provides supply chain solutions for offering instrumentation and controls, valve assemblies, sensor devices, fuel system components, electrical junction boxes and wiring, energy storage services, and electromechanical devices; light fabrication, inventory management, and kitting and assembly services; packaging solutions; and supply chain solutions, light fabrication, inventory management, and kitting and assembly services for combined cycle natural gas turbine market. It sells its products to the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors through its direct sales force and independent sales agents. The company was formerly known as Broadwind Energy, Inc. and changed its name to Broadwind, Inc. in May 2020. Broadwind, Inc. is headquartered in Cicero, Illinois.
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