Executive Summary
BorgWarner reported a solid Q2 2025 with revenue of $3.638 billion, up 0.97% year over year and 3.5% quarter over quarter, underscoring modest demand resilience in a volatile auto components environment. The company delivered EBITDA of $487 million and operating income of $289 million, translating to EBITDA margin of ~13.4% and operating margin of ~7.94%. Net income was $224 million, or $1.04 per basic share and $1.03 per diluted share, marking a year-over-year decline of 26% in net income while delivering a notable 42.7% QoQ rebound in profitability after a softer prior year period. Free cash flow reached $698 million and cash provided by operating activities was $579 million, supporting a strong cash balance of approximately $2.04 billion and a current ratio of about 2.02x. The balance sheet remains solid, with total assets around $14.4 billion and total liabilities of $8.33 billion, yielding equity of $5.92 billion and a net debt position of roughly $2.04 billion.
From a segment perspective, BorgWarner continues to monetize its diversified portfolio (Air Management, EPropulsion, Drivetrain, Fuel Injection, and aftermarket offerings), with the EPropulsion/Drivetrain area positioned to benefit from the ongoing electrification trend. Management commentary in the period emphasized execution priorities and nearโterm liquidity management, while there is no formal quarterly guidance published for 2025 in the provided data. The company faces the typical cyclicality of the auto supply chain and exposure to input costs, but it also benefits from a resilient aftermarket business and improving free cash flow conversion. Investors should monitor EV adoption momentum, commodity and freight costs, and the trajectory of R&D and SG&A investments as BorgWarner scales its electric propulsion initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: 21.94% | YoY:-15.99%
QoQ: 42.68% | YoY:-26.07%
QoQ: 44.44% | YoY:-22.39%
Key Insights
Revenue: $3.638B, YoY +0.97%, QoQ +3.50%; Gross Profit: $0.640B, YoY -6.57%, QoQ +0.16%; Operating Income: $0.289B, YoY -15.99%, QoQ +21.94%; Net Income: $0.224B, YoY -26.07%, QoQ +42.68%; EPS (basic): $1.04, YoY -22.39%, QoQ +44.44%; EPS (diluted): $1.03; EBITDA: $0.487B, EBITDA margin ~13.38%; Operating margin: ~7.94%; Net margin: ~6.16%; Gross margin: ~17.59%; Tax rate (effective): ~18.3%; Interest coverage: ~12.0x; Free Cash Flow (FCF): $0.698B; Cash from operations: $0.579B; Cash balance: ~...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $3.638B, YoY +0.97%, QoQ +3.50%; Gross Profit: $0.640B, YoY -6.57%, QoQ +0.16%; Operating Income: $0.289B, YoY -15.99%, QoQ +21.94%; Net Income: $0.224B, YoY -26.07%, QoQ +42.68%; EPS (basic): $1.04, YoY -22.39%, QoQ +44.44%; EPS (diluted): $1.03; EBITDA: $0.487B, EBITDA margin ~13.38%; Operating margin: ~7.94%; Net margin: ~6.16%; Gross margin: ~17.59%; Tax rate (effective): ~18.3%; Interest coverage: ~12.0x; Free Cash Flow (FCF): $0.698B; Cash from operations: $0.579B; Cash balance: ~$2.041B; Current ratio: 2.02x; Quick ratio: 1.66x; Total debt: ~$4.078B; Net debt: ~$2.036B; Debt/Capitalization: ~40.8%; Debt/Equity: ~68.8%; ROE: ~3.78%; ROA: ~1.56%; Receivables Turnover: ~1.13x; Inventory Turnover: ~2.47x; Payables Turnover: ~1.43x; Cash Conversion Cycle: ~53.16 days; Price context (as of period): P/E ~8.12x; P/B ~1.23x; P/S ~2.00x; EV/EBITDA ~19.11x; Dividend Yield ~0.33%.
Income Statement
| Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
| Revenue |
3.64B |
0.97% |
3.50% |
| Gross Profit |
640.00M |
-6.57% |
0.16% |
| Operating Income |
289.00M |
-15.99% |
21.94% |
| Net Income |
224.00M |
-26.07% |
42.68% |
| EPS |
1.04 |
-22.39% |
44.44% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
7.94%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$2.67
freeCashFlowPerShare
$3.21
dividendPayoutRatio
10.7%
Management Commentary
Note: The earnings transcript data is not included in the provided information. As a result, there are no management-quote highlights to extract from an actual call. Highlights below are derived from the press release/financials where available and should be considered placeholders pending transcripts: - EV and EPropulsion opportunities exist within BorgWarner's mix, with the company emphasizing progress on electrified propulsion solutions as a growth vector. - Cash flow generation remains strong, supporting balance sheet resilience and potential investment in EV-related capabilities. - Margin mix remains sensitive to product mix and one-time or non-core items impacting quarterly results; management commentary on cost discipline and leverage of the aftermarket could be material going forward.
Forward Guidance
There is no formal 2025 guidance provided in the supplied data. However, the company operates in a sector undergoing rapid electrification, with BorgWarner well-positioned through its EPropulsion, Drivetrain, and aftermarket capabilities. The likely trajectory depends on: 1) continued adoption of electrified propulsion in light and commercial vehicles, 2) favorable mix shift toward higher-margin EV components and software-enabled solutions, 3) ongoing cost optimization and SG&A discipline, and 4) stable or improving end-market demand despite cyclicality. Risks to outlook include commodity and freight cost volatility, supply chain disruption, and competitive intensity in EV components. Key factors to monitor: EV adoption pace in core markets, progression of EPropulsion/Drivetrain revenue mix, raw material costs (e.g., rare earths, copper), and BorgWarnerโs ability to translate R&D investment into margin expansion.