BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BWXT • US05605H1005
Current stock price
215.98 USD
+1 (+0.47%)
At close:
213.03 USD
-2.95 (-1.37%)
Pre-Market:
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BWXT has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BWXT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of BWXT (7.70%) is better than 78.75% of its industry peers.
- BWXT's Return On Equity of 26.69% is amongst the best of the industry. BWXT outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- BWXT has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: BWXT outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- BWXT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.05%. This 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 Profit Margin of 10.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BWXT outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
- BWXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BWXT has a Operating Margin of 10.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: BWXT outperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
- BWXT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BWXT has a Gross Margin of 22.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BWXT outperforms 46.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWXT has declined.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BWXT is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BWXT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BWXT has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, BWXT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BWXT has an Altman-Z score of 5.98. This indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.98, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
- BWXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BWXT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: BWXT underperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.32 indicates that BWXT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BWXT (2.32) 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.
- BWXT has a better Quick ratio (2.25) than 63.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 |
3. BWXT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.42% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, BWXT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.76% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, BWXT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 18.30% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- BWXT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.55% yearly.
- BWXT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.21% yearly.
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 53.86, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BWXT.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BWXT.
- BWXT is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- BWXT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.73.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, BWXT is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.73 |
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 in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 66.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of BWXT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- BWXT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)9.34
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.
- BWXT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.36.
- 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- 28.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BWXT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- BWXT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
BWXT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
215.98
+1 (+0.47%)
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 Cap19.75B
Revenue(TTM)3.20B
Net Income(TTM)328.94M
Analysts79.05
Price Target236.11 (9.32%)
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 | 53.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.73 | ||
| P/S | 6.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 66.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 41.16 | ||
| P/B | 16.03 | ||
| P/tB | 49.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.03 |
EPS(TTM)4.01
EY1.86%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY2.14%
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY1.5%
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY2.43%
SpS34.97
BVpS13.48
TBVpS4.39
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)9.34
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 | 5.98 |
F-Score5
WACC9.62%
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 53.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.03.
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.