BW vs. IREN

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

BW (Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.) and IREN (IREN Limited) are both stocks. BW operates in Specialty Industrial Machinery (Industrials), while IREN operates in Capital Markets (Financial Services). Over the past 3 years, BW returned 38.15%/yr vs 158.65%/yr for IREN. At a 0.31 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

BW vs. IREN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) and IREN Limited (IREN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BW achieves a 169.10% return, which is significantly higher than IREN's 56.69% return.

BW

• 1D: 1.84%
• 1M: -21.92%
• YTD: 169.10%
• 6M: 223.12%
• 1Y: 1,524.86%
• 3Y*: 38.15%
• 5Y*: 16.89%
• 10Y*: -22.04%

IREN

• 1D: -2.74%
• 1M: 11.79%
• YTD: 56.69%
• 6M: 61.74%
• 1Y: 469.04%
• 3Y*: 158.65%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

BW vs. IREN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
BW Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.	169.10%	286.59%	12.33%	-74.70%	-36.03%	-8.15%
IREN IREN Limited	56.69%	284.62%	37.34%	472.00%	-92.27%	-42.25%

Correlation

The correlation between BW and IREN is 0.34, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.34
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.32
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 17, 2021	0.31

Fundamentals

EPS BW : -$0.83 IREN : $0.45
PS Ratio BW : 2.84 IREN : 13.26
Total Revenue (TTM) BW : $668.48M IREN : $757.07M
Gross Profit (TTM) BW : $121.68M IREN : $433.88M
EBITDA (TTM) BW : -$41.40M IREN : -$173.05M

Return for Risk

BW vs. IREN — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

BW

BW Risk / Return Rank: 99
BW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 100
BW Sortino Ratio Rank: 98
BW Omega Ratio Rank: 97
BW Calmar Ratio Rank: 100
BW Martin Ratio Rank: 100

IREN

IREN Risk / Return Rank: 94
IREN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 98
IREN Sortino Ratio Rank: 93
IREN Omega Ratio Rank: 90
IREN Calmar Ratio Rank: 96
IREN Martin Ratio Rank: 93

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

BW vs. IREN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) and IREN Limited (IREN). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	BW	IREN	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	12.19	4.59	+7.60
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	5.47	3.60	+1.87
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.67	1.41	+0.25
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	45.77	8.07	+37.70
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	123.06	15.33	+107.73

BW vs. IREN - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BW Sharpe Ratio is 12.19, which is higher than the IREN Sharpe Ratio of 4.59. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BW and IREN, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

BW vs. IREN - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BW drawdown since its inception was -99.89%, roughly equal to the maximum IREN drawdown of -96.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BW and IREN.

Drawdown Indicators

	BW	IREN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-99.89%	-96.21%	-3.68%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-33.71%	-58.62%	+24.91%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-96.03%	-65.56%	-30.47%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-97.39%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-99.87%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-92.79%	-22.55%	-70.24%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-82.80%	-65.34%	-17.46%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	12.60%	30.80%	-18.20%

Volatility

BW vs. IREN - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) is 25.47%, while IREN Limited (IREN) has a volatility of 32.19%. This indicates that BW experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IREN based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	BW	IREN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	25.47%	32.19%	-6.72%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	89.10%	75.28%	+13.82%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	126.60%	103.21%	+23.39%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	110.23%	118.52%	-8.29%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	108.28%	118.52%	-10.24%

Dividends

BW vs. IREN - Dividend Comparison

BW's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.44%, while IREN has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM
BW Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.	2.44%
IREN IREN Limited	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both BW and IREN in my portfolio?

BW and IREN have a correlation of 0.34, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, BW or IREN?

IREN has higher volatility (32.19%) compared to BW (25.47%). In terms of maximum drawdown, BW dropped -99.89% vs IREN's -96.21%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

BW currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (12.19 vs 4.59), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.