BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BWXT • US05605H1005
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231.78 USD
+17.34 (+8.09%)
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This BWXT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BWXT Profitability Analysis
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
- BWXT has a better Return On Assets (7.70%) than 78.75% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of BWXT (26.69%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.39%, BWXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BWXT is in line with the industry average of 9.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 26.69% | ||
| ROIC | 7.39% |
ROA(3y)8.82%
ROA(5y)9.56%
ROE(3y)26.37%
ROE(5y)31.79%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
1.3 Margins
- BWXT has a better Profit Margin (10.28%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BWXT has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.15%, BWXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- BWXT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BWXT has a Gross Margin (22.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BWXT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.28% | ||
| GM | 22.91% |
OM growth 3Y-9.68%
OM growth 5Y-6.99%
PM growth 3Y-1.21%
PM growth 5Y-4.76%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-3.3%
2. BWXT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BWXT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BWXT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BWXT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- BWXT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.95 indicates that BWXT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BWXT has a better Altman-Z score (5.95) than 73.75% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BWXT is 6.83, which is on the high side as it means it would take BWXT, 6.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BWXT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.83. This is in the better half of the industry: BWXT outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64 is on the high side and indicates that BWXT has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.64, BWXT is not doing good in the industry: 78.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.32 indicates that BWXT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- BWXT has a Current ratio (2.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BWXT has a Quick Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.25, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 |
3. BWXT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BWXT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.42%, which is quite impressive.
- BWXT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.76% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, BWXT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 18.30% in the last year.
- BWXT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.42%
EPS 3Y8.61%
EPS 5Y5.76%
EPS Q2Q%17.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.3%
Revenue growth 3Y12.73%
Revenue growth 5Y8.54%
Sales Q2Q%18.7%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BWXT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.55% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BWXT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y12.55%
Revenue Next Year19.8%
Revenue Next 2Y14.53%
Revenue Next 3Y12.77%
Revenue Next 5Y10.21%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. BWXT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 57.80, BWXT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BWXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BWXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say BWXT is valued expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 50.15, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BWXT.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BWXT.
- BWXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BWXT.
- BWXT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 71.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.71 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BWXT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.79
PEG (5Y)10.03
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
5. BWXT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BWXT has a yearly dividend return of 0.53%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.36, BWXT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.53, BWXT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.53% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BWXT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.74%.
- BWXT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BWXT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- BWXT pays out 28.11% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of BWXT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
BWXT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
231.78
+17.34 (+8.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners93.04%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change4.3%
Market Cap21.20B
Revenue(TTM)3.20B
Net Income(TTM)328.94M
Analysts79.05
Price Target236.11 (1.87%)
Short Float %3.11%
Short Ratio2.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.53% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
DP28.11%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date03-11 2026-03-11 (0.27)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.06%
Min EPS beat(2)14.33%
Max EPS beat(2)19.79%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.94%
Min EPS beat(4)14.33%
Max EPS beat(4)26.1%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)13.9%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)11.81%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)8.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.62%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.62%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.89%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.23%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.95%
PT rev (1m)3.14%
PT rev (3m)4.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.15 | ||
| P/S | 6.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 71.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 44.17 | ||
| P/B | 17.2 | ||
| P/tB | 52.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.71 |
EPS(TTM)4.01
EY1.73%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY1.99%
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY1.39%
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY2.26%
SpS34.97
BVpS13.48
TBVpS4.39
PEG (NY)3.79
PEG (5Y)10.03
Graham Number34.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 26.69% | ||
| ROCE | 9.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.72% | ||
| OM | 10.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.28% | ||
| GM | 22.91% | ||
| FCFM | 9.23% |
ROA(3y)8.82%
ROA(5y)9.56%
ROE(3y)26.37%
ROE(5y)31.79%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
ROICexc(3y)10.69%
ROICexc(5y)11.17%
ROICexgc(3y)13.73%
ROICexgc(5y)14.4%
ROCE(3y)12.27%
ROCE(5y)13.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.39%
OM growth 3Y-9.68%
OM growth 5Y-6.99%
PM growth 3Y-1.21%
PM growth 5Y-4.76%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-3.3%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 169.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.95 |
F-Score5
WACC9.61%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)180.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)251.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.21%
Profit Quality(3y)88.85%
Profit Quality(5y)62.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.42%
EPS 3Y8.61%
EPS 5Y5.76%
EPS Q2Q%17.39%
EPS Next Y15.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y12.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.3%
Revenue growth 3Y12.73%
Revenue growth 5Y8.54%
Sales Q2Q%18.7%
Revenue Next Year19.8%
Revenue Next 2Y14.53%
Revenue Next 3Y12.77%
Revenue Next 5Y10.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.82%
EBIT growth 5Y0.95%
EBIT Next Year47.28%
EBIT Next 3Y21.83%
EBIT Next 5Y15.26%
FCF growth 1Y15.9%
FCF growth 3Y85.32%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y17.49%
OCF growth 3Y25.17%
OCF growth 5Y19.56%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BWXT.
What is the valuation status of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC?
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is 57.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 17.2.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BWXT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is expected to grow by 15.26% in the next year.