P/E Ratio
Higher than 70% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 24h ago
Sector Performance
70th percentileBWA
31.7x
Sector Median
23.4x
Sector Avg
39.6x
Deep Analysis
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.7x means investors are paying $31.70 for every $1 of BorgWarner’s annual earnings, reflecting the premium they assign to each dollar of profit.
This is above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 23.7x, placing BorgWarner in the 69th percentile among its peers, indicating a higher valuation than most companies in the same industry. The metric has been completely stable over the last eight quarters, with both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes at exactly +0.0%. When a high P/E ratio (above the sector median) is combined with no recent movement, it suggests that the market has settled on a premium valuation without recent catalysts to push it higher or lower, reducing short-term price risk but offering limited upside from multiple expansion. This stable, above-average valuation does not necessarily contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it reflects a consistent market view that BorgWarner is fairly priced relative to its earnings, leaving room for other factors to drive the stock’s outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about BWA?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does BWA's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
BWA's P/E Ratio of 31.7x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 23.4x, placing it in the 70th percentile.
Who are BWA's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: BOOT (19.3x), YETI (19.2x), COLM (18.5x), BALL (17.9x), LI (17.8x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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31.7x
Sector Median
23.4x
Sector Avg
39.6x
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