BWA
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BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) closed at $52.23 as of 2026-03-20, trading 45.0% above its 200-week moving average of $36.02. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 40.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 62, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.36 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1653 weeks of data, BWA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BWA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.5%.
With a market cap of $11.2 billion, BWA is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 5.9%. The stock trades at 2.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 11.6% over the past three years.
Over the past 31.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BWA would have grown to $2405, compared to $2474 for the S&P 500. BWA has returned 10.5% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 29.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BWA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BWA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 27 historical episodes, buying BWA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +15.1% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +12.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 63% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +35.3% vs +27.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BWA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BWA has crossed below its 200-week MA 27 times with an average 1-year return of +14.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1994 | Apr 1995 | 35 | 13.7% | +22.1% | +2569.7% |
| Sep 1998 | Oct 1998 | 2 | 12.9% | +21.6% | +1742.3% |
| Sep 1999 | Feb 2001 | 76 | 32.0% | -25.7% | +1346.9% |
| Mar 2001 | May 2001 | 9 | 10.8% | +52.6% | +1380.2% |
| Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 | 1 | 0.1% | +32.0% | +1300.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 7 | 17.1% | +49.1% | +1594.2% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 0.2% | +71.9% | +1253.4% |
| Oct 2002 | Nov 2002 | 1 | 0.2% | +78.3% | +1254.9% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 1 | 0.1% | +93.7% | +1242.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Jun 2009 | 36 | 55.0% | -6.6% | +343.0% |
| Jun 2009 | Jan 2010 | 29 | 18.3% | +26.8% | +336.5% |
| Aug 2015 | Jul 2017 | 102 | 38.9% | -26.1% | +50.6% |
| Aug 2017 | Sep 2017 | 5 | 5.1% | -0.3% | +51.9% |
| Jun 2018 | Jul 2018 | 4 | 3.5% | -1.1% | +55.2% |
| Aug 2018 | Aug 2018 | 1 | 1.2% | -21.7% | +52.4% |
| Aug 2018 | Sep 2018 | 2 | 1.2% | -24.2% | +53.0% |
| Sep 2018 | Apr 2019 | 27 | 21.2% | -13.4% | +56.0% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 5 | 13.1% | -22.1% | +71.9% |
| Jul 2019 | Oct 2019 | 16 | 23.6% | -9.4% | +64.8% |
| Jan 2020 | Aug 2020 | 29 | 49.1% | +11.2% | +66.3% |
| Sep 2020 | Jan 2021 | 18 | 13.1% | +11.8% | +64.8% |
| Feb 2022 | May 2022 | 12 | 8.0% | +39.9% | +70.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2022 | 9 | 13.5% | +24.2% | +66.8% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 11 | 18.6% | +21.2% | +64.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 7 | 8.9% | +1.6% | +62.0% |
| Jan 2024 | Apr 2024 | 17 | 15.8% | -8.7% | +54.0% |
| May 2024 | Jun 2025 | 58 | 26.4% | -7.2% | +50.4% |
| Average | 19 | — | +14.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BWA below its 200-week moving average?
No. BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) is currently 45.0% above its 200-week moving average of $36.02. It would need to fall to $36.02 to cross below the line.
What is BWA's 200-week moving average price?
BorgWarner Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $36.02 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BWA drops below its 200-week moving average?
BWA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is BWA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BWA as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 62. Free cash flow yield is 8.8%. Return on equity is 5.9%. Price-to-book is 2.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BWA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.8 years, $100 invested in BWA would have grown to $2405, compared to $2474 for the S&P 500. That's 10.5% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. BWA has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BWA pay a dividend?
Yes. BorgWarner Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 130.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20