Broadwind Energy (BWEN) Competitors

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BWEN vs. FRD, HUHU, OCC, ACNT, and INHD

Should you buy Broadwind Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Broadwind Energy with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Broadwind Energy include Friedman Industries (FRD), HUHUTECH International Group (HUHU), Optical Cable (OCC), Ascent Industries (ACNT), and Inno (INHD). These companies are all part of the "steel works" industry.

How does Broadwind Energy compare to Friedman Industries?

Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) and Friedman Industries (NASDAQ:FRD) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Friedman Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Broadwind Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Friedman Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Broadwind Energy Neutral
Friedman Industries Positive

33.3% of Broadwind Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.3% of Friedman Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 6.1% of Broadwind Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.5% of Friedman Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Broadwind Energy currently has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.28%. Given Broadwind Energy's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Broadwind Energy is more favorable than Friedman Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadwind Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Friedman Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Friedman Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Broadwind Energy. Friedman Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadwind Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadwind Energy$158.05M0.74$5.24M$0.2222.86
Friedman Industries$646.91M0.41$19.53M$2.7613.56

Broadwind Energy has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Friedman Industries has a beta of 1.63, meaning that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the broader market.

Broadwind Energy has a net margin of 3.30% compared to Friedman Industries' net margin of 3.02%. Friedman Industries' return on equity of 13.70% beat Broadwind Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadwind Energy3.30% -2.05% -1.09%
Friedman Industries 3.02%13.70%6.63%

Summary

Broadwind Energy and Friedman Industries tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Broadwind Energy compare to HUHUTECH International Group?

Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) and HUHUTECH International Group (NASDAQ:HUHU) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Broadwind Energy has a net margin of 3.30% compared to HUHUTECH International Group's net margin of 0.00%. HUHUTECH International Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Broadwind Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadwind Energy3.30% -2.05% -1.09%
HUHUTECH International Group N/A N/A N/A

Broadwind Energy currently has a consensus target price of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.28%. Given Broadwind Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Broadwind Energy is more favorable than HUHUTECH International Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadwind Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
HUHUTECH International Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, HUHUTECH International Group had 1 more articles in the media than Broadwind Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for HUHUTECH International Group and 0 mentions for Broadwind Energy. Broadwind Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled HUHUTECH International Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Broadwind Energy Neutral
HUHUTECH International Group Neutral

Broadwind Energy has higher revenue and earnings than HUHUTECH International Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadwind Energy$158.05M0.74$5.24M$0.2222.86
HUHUTECH International Group$21.43M12.05-$17.34MN/AN/A

Broadwind Energy has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HUHUTECH International Group has a beta of -0.95, meaning that its share price is 195% less volatile than the broader market.

33.3% of Broadwind Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of Broadwind Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Broadwind Energy beats HUHUTECH International Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Broadwind Energy compare to Optical Cable?

Optical Cable (NASDAQ:OCC) and Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) are both small-cap steel works companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and risk.

Broadwind Energy has a net margin of 3.30% compared to Optical Cable's net margin of 1.29%. Optical Cable's return on equity of 5.92% beat Broadwind Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optical Cable1.29% 5.92% 2.50%
Broadwind Energy 3.30%-2.05%-1.09%

Broadwind Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Optical Cable. Broadwind Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optical Cable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Optical Cable$73.04M2.71-$1.46M$0.12186.67
Broadwind Energy$158.05M0.74$5.24M$0.2222.86

13.6% of Optical Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.3% of Broadwind Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.4% of Optical Cable shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.1% of Broadwind Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Optical Cable's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Broadwind Energy'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Optical Cable Neutral
Broadwind Energy Neutral

Broadwind Energy has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.28%. Given Broadwind Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Broadwind Energy is more favorable than Optical Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Optical Cable
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Broadwind Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Optical Cable has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Broadwind Energy has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Broadwind Energy beats Optical Cable on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Broadwind Energy compare to Ascent Industries?

Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) and Ascent Industries (NASDAQ:ACNT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Broadwind Energy currently has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.28%. Given Broadwind Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Broadwind Energy is more favorable than Ascent Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadwind Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Ascent Industries
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Broadwind Energy has a beta of 1.8, indicating that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ascent Industries has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ascent Industries had 1 more articles in the media than Broadwind Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Ascent Industries and 0 mentions for Broadwind Energy. Ascent Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Broadwind Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Ascent Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Broadwind Energy Neutral
Ascent Industries Positive

Broadwind Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Ascent Industries. Broadwind Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ascent Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadwind Energy$158.05M0.74$5.24M$0.2222.86
Ascent Industries$74.94M1.68$870K$0.13107.38

33.3% of Broadwind Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.1% of Ascent Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of Broadwind Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.5% of Ascent Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Broadwind Energy has a net margin of 3.30% compared to Ascent Industries' net margin of 1.54%. Broadwind Energy's return on equity of -2.05% beat Ascent Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadwind Energy3.30% -2.05% -1.09%
Ascent Industries 1.54%-4.37%-3.31%

Summary

Broadwind Energy beats Ascent Industries on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Broadwind Energy compare to Inno?

Inno (NASDAQ:INHD) and Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) are both small-cap steel works companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Broadwind Energy has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.28%. Given Broadwind Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Broadwind Energy is more favorable than Inno.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Inno
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Broadwind Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

In the previous week, Inno's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Broadwind Energy'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Inno Neutral
Broadwind Energy Neutral

Inno has a beta of -2.8, meaning that its stock price is 380% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Broadwind Energy has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

Broadwind Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Inno. Inno is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadwind Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Inno$2.85M34.92-$7.08M-$149.09N/A
Broadwind Energy$158.05M0.74$5.24M$0.2222.86

Broadwind Energy has a net margin of 3.30% compared to Inno's net margin of -86.76%. Broadwind Energy's return on equity of -2.05% beat Inno's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Inno-86.76% -13.08% -12.84%
Broadwind Energy 3.30%-2.05%-1.09%

0.2% of Inno shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.3% of Broadwind Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Inno shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.1% of Broadwind Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Broadwind Energy beats Inno on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BWEN vs. The Competition

MetricBroadwind EnergyMACH IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$117.72M$16.20B$9.64B$12.60B
Dividend YieldN/A1.24%3.55%5.81%
P/E Ratio22.8641.9325.9224.42
Price / Sales0.746.764,969.03111.09
Price / Cash10.1038.8227.8537.84
Price / Book1.765.194.696.60
Net Income$5.24M$445.48M$792.16M$337.10M
7 Day Performance20.33%4.51%1.53%0.83%
1 Month Performance44.96%7.07%1.57%2.25%
1 Year Performance184.18%42.66%26.20%36.14%

Broadwind Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BWEN
Broadwind Energy
3.0488 of 5 stars
$5.03
flat
$6.00
+19.3%
+184.2%$117.72M$158.05M22.86490
FRD
Friedman Industries
2.0054 of 5 stars
$34.86
0.0%
N/A+123.9%$247.84M$646.91M12.63100
HUHU
HUHUTECH International Group
0.1269 of 5 stars
$9.65
+20.2%
N/A+87.6%$204.71M$21.43MN/AN/A
OCC
Optical Cable
0.1798 of 5 stars
$20.23
-2.4%
N/A+729.6%$182.90M$73.04M168.60340
ACNT
Ascent Industries
0.0963 of 5 stars
$13.68
-0.7%
N/A+15.5%$124.55M$74.94M105.24710

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This page (NASDAQ:BWEN) was last updated on 6/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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