Wall Street shows no mercy when its favorites don't live up to their multiples, and BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA)
is a case in point. This powertrain specialist has not only delivered a
series of disappointing earnings and guidance reports, but the company
has seen a sharp contraction in its backlog and its content share
growth. Now concerns are building that BorgWarner's focus on internal
combustion engine (or ICE) technologies are going to leave it outside of
the industry's sweet spot as companies like Volkswagen (OTCPK:VLKAY) accelerate their development of hybrid and electric vehicles.
To me, a lot of this sounds like the familiar Wall Street whipsawing
between "can do no wrong" and "can't do anything right" when analysts
have to shift from justifying high relative valuations to explaining why
those prior justifications are no longer relevant. I do think
BorgWarner has some serious growth and credibility challenges to address
in the short term, but I think ICE-powered passenger vehicles are going
to be around for a while, and I wouldn't count out BorgWarner as a
player on the electrical side.
These shares could be undervalued by 50% or more, but the company
must return to reliable average-growth with improved free cash flow
margins. I still like the long-term prospects for the company, but the
stock may have a tougher go in the short term.
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Lost Credibility And Shifting Priorities Hammer BorgWarner
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