BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BWXT - US05605H1005 - Common Stock
198.575 USD
-1.81 (-0.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BWXT. BWXT was compared to 71 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. BWXT has an average financial health and profitability rating. BWXT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BWXT was profitable.
In the past year BWXT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BWXT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BWXT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BWXT (7.96%) is better than 85.92% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.86%, BWXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: BWXT outperforms 71.83% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BWXT is above the industry average of 8.48%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.96% | ||
| ROE | 24.86% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% |
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)28.09%
ROE(5y)35.48%
ROIC(3y)10.89%
ROIC(5y)11.51%
1.3 Margins
BWXT's Profit Margin of 10.28% is amongst the best of the industry. BWXT outperforms 81.69% of its industry peers.
BWXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BWXT's Operating Margin of 11.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 74.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWXT has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.26%, BWXT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.70% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.28% | ||
| GM | 24.26% |
OM growth 3Y-5.2%
OM growth 5Y-5.02%
PM growth 3Y-10.2%
PM growth 5Y-4.14%
GM growth 3Y-2.2%
GM growth 5Y-2.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BWXT is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BWXT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BWXT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BWXT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.47 indicates that BWXT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BWXT (6.47) is better than 69.01% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BWXT is 4.25, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BWXT, 4.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BWXT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.25) than 77.46% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BWXT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.28) than 80.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.69 indicates that BWXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.69, BWXT is not doing good in the industry: 61.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BWXT has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.60, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.57% over the past year.
BWXT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.83% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BWXT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.31% in the last year.
BWXT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.57%
EPS 3Y2.86%
EPS 5Y4.83%
EPS Q2Q%20.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.31%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%28.92%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.20% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.52%
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.2%
Revenue Next Year16.12%
Revenue Next 2Y13.14%
Revenue Next 3Y12.6%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 51.58, BWXT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BWXT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BWXT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.03.
BWXT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.62.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BWXT.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.27), we can say BWXT is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BWXT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
BWXT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BWXT is cheaper than 63.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 50.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 47.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
BWXT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.55
PEG (5Y)10.67
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.50%, BWXT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, BWXT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BWXT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BWXT grows each year by 7.06%, which is quite nice.
BWXT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BWXT has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.06%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
30.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BWXT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BWXT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.84%
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
NYSE:BWXT (11/5/2025, 1:15:55 PM)
198.575
-1.81 (-0.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.11%
Inst Owner Change-1.85%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change-3.76%
Market Cap18.15B
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)294.35M
Analysts82.35
Price Target210.8 (6.16%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio1.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.06%
DP30.84%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.82%
Min EPS beat(2)19.54%
Max EPS beat(2)26.1%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.35%
Min EPS beat(4)4.98%
Max EPS beat(4)26.1%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.38%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.38%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.38%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.78%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.73%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.6%
PT rev (1m)11.06%
PT rev (3m)44.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.62 | ||
| P/S | 6.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 34.96 | ||
| P/B | 15.33 | ||
| P/tB | 52.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 47.57 |
EPS(TTM)3.85
EY1.94%
EPS(NY)4.08
Fwd EY2.06%
FCF(TTM)3.94
FCFY1.99%
OCF(TTM)5.68
OCFY2.86%
SpS31.34
BVpS12.96
TBVpS3.8
PEG (NY)3.55
PEG (5Y)10.67
Graham Number33.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.96% | ||
| ROE | 24.86% | ||
| ROCE | 10.34% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.34% | ||
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.28% | ||
| GM | 24.26% | ||
| FCFM | 12.58% |
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)28.09%
ROE(5y)35.48%
ROIC(3y)10.89%
ROIC(5y)11.51%
ROICexc(3y)11.19%
ROICexc(5y)11.8%
ROICexgc(3y)14.13%
ROICexgc(5y)15.27%
ROCE(3y)13.82%
ROCE(5y)14.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.67%
OM growth 3Y-5.2%
OM growth 5Y-5.02%
PM growth 3Y-10.2%
PM growth 5Y-4.14%
GM growth 3Y-2.2%
GM growth 5Y-2.93%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 167.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 124.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.47 |
F-Score5
WACC9.55%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)213.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)302.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.46%
Profit Quality(3y)65.42%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.57%
EPS 3Y2.86%
EPS 5Y4.83%
EPS Q2Q%20.48%
EPS Next Y14.52%
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.31%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%28.92%
Revenue Next Year16.12%
Revenue Next 2Y13.14%
Revenue Next 3Y12.6%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.66%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y1.98%
EBIT Next Year41.13%
EBIT Next 3Y19.99%
EBIT Next 5Y14.22%
FCF growth 1Y435.34%
FCF growth 3Y50.39%
FCF growth 5Y21.23%
OCF growth 1Y116.06%
OCF growth 3Y1.9%
OCF growth 5Y7.89%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BWXT.
Can you provide the valuation status for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BWXT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is 51.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.33.
How sustainable is the dividend of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?
The dividend rating of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.84%.