BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

BorgWarner Inc. is a global automotive supplier that designs and manufactures powertrain components and systems for vehicles, including transmission systems, turbochargers, and hybrid and electric vehicle technology. The company operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions worldwide.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, BWA is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.

BWA currently ranks #14 of 88 Consumer Cyclical stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $28.70
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
12-month range: $42.82–$71.06

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: F
Leverage: Moderate
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Declining
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The bottom quarter of its range
DCF cross-check: Undervalued

What our data shows for BWA

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for BWA, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $42.82–$71.06.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 56.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent BWA news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for BWA is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

BorgWarner Inc (BWA) Director Michael Hanley Sells 5,000 Shares (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-01)
TickrTrends take: BorgWarner operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, which tends to be sensitive to economic cycles and consumer spending patterns. With TickrTrends currently assessing BWA as undervalued, insider selling activity such as Director Michael Hanley's share disposition warrants attention from valuation-focused investors monitoring whether insider actions align with or diverge from the undervaluation thesis. The timing and volume of insider transactions can provide context on management confidence levels during periods when the market may have priced the stock below intrinsic value.
BWA Initiated Coverage by RBC Capital -- Rating Set to Outperform (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-01)
TickrTrends take: RBC Capital's initiation of coverage with an Outperform rating represents a vote of confidence in BWA's operational prospects at a time when TickrTrends derives an Undervalued verdict for the stock. In the Consumer Cyclical sector, where valuations can fluctuate significantly with economic cycles, analyst coverage additions may attract institutional attention that could influence how the market prices the company relative to its fundamentals. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether this positive analyst call translates into actual buying pressure that either validates or challenges TickrTrends' current assessment.
BorgWarner (BWA) Looks 63.1% Overvalued on GF Value™ (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-01)
TickrTrends take: BWA is currently assessed as undervalued by TickrTrends despite this valuation analysis suggesting meaningful overvaluation, creating a notable divergence in how the stock is being evaluated. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor which assessment proves more predictive of future price movement, particularly given the Consumer Cyclical sector's sensitivity to economic cycles. The gap between these two valuations may narrow as market conditions or company fundamentals shift, making this a stock worth tracking for those seeking clarity on fair value.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is BWA stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), BWA is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is BWA's TickrTrends verdict?

BWA's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does BWA compare to other Consumer Cyclical stocks?

BWA ranks #14 of 88 Consumer Cyclical stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is BWA overbought or oversold?

BWA's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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