Why NYSE:BWXT is a Top Pick for Dividend Investors.

Our stock screening tool has identified BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (NYSE:BWXT) as a strong dividend contender with robust fundamentals. NYSE:BWXT exhibits commendable financial health and profitability, all while offering a sustainable dividend. Let's delve into each aspect below.

What does the Dividend looks like for NYSE:BWXT

An integral part of ChartMill's stock analysis is the Dividend Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating evaluates diverse dividend factors, including yield, historical data, growth, and sustainability. NYSE:BWXT has received a 7 out of 10:

• BWXT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.26. BWXT pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
• The dividend of BWXT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.23%!
• BWXT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
• As BWXT did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
• BWXT pays out 33.83% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
• BWXT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.

What does the Health looks like for NYSE:BWXT

ChartMill employs its own Health Rating for stock assessment. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is calculated by examining various liquidity and solvency ratios. In the case of NYSE:BWXT, the assigned 6 reflects its health status:

• An Altman-Z score of 5.37 indicates that BWXT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.37, BWXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.69% of the companies in the same industry.
• BWXT's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
• A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that BWXT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• A Quick Ratio of 2.13 indicates that BWXT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• BWXT has a better Quick ratio (2.13) than 78.46% of its industry peers.

Profitability Insights: NYSE:BWXT

ChartMill employs its own Profitability Rating system for stock evaluation. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived from an analysis of diverse profitability metrics and margins. In the case of NYSE:BWXT, the assigned 7 is noteworthy for profitability:

• The Return On Assets of BWXT (9.08%) is better than 89.23% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Equity of BWXT (26.76%) is better than 96.92% of its industry peers.
• BWXT's Return On Invested Capital of 10.77% is amongst the best of the industry. BWXT outperforms 90.77% of its industry peers.
• Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BWXT is above the industry average of 8.12%.
• With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.00%, BWXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
• BWXT has a better Operating Margin (13.39%) than 83.08% of its industry peers.

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Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.