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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BWXT - US05605H1005 - Common Stock

174.36 USD
-1.13 (-0.64%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 8:09:03 PM
173.67 USD
-0.69 (-0.4%)
Pre-Market: 12/31/2025, 4:38:10 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BWXT was profitable.
BWXT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BWXT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BWXT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BWXT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBWXT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.12%, BWXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.92% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT's Return On Equity of 24.72% is amongst the best of the industry. BWXT outperforms 91.55% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.36%) than 71.83% of its industry peers.
BWXT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.89%. This is above the industry average of 8.60%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.12%
ROE 24.72%
ROIC 8.36%
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)28.09%
ROE(5y)35.48%
ROIC(3y)10.89%
ROIC(5y)11.51%
BWXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBWXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.04%, BWXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BWXT's Operating Margin of 10.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 73.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWXT has declined.
BWXT has a Gross Margin of 23.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BWXT outperforms 46.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWXT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.87%
PM (TTM) 10.04%
GM 23.54%
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%
BWXT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBWXT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BWXT is still 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
BWXT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BWXT Yearly Shares OutstandingBWXT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
BWXT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBWXT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.92 indicates that BWXT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.92, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.79% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.27. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BWXT would need 3.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BWXT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. BWXT outperforms 81.69% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that BWXT has dependencies on debt financing.
BWXT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.21. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BWXT underperforms 83.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 3.27
Altman-Z 5.92
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.96%
BWXT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBWXT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.71 indicates that BWXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BWXT has a Current ratio of 1.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: BWXT underperforms 66.20% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a Quick Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.62, BWXT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.62
BWXT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBWXT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.57% 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 4.83% on average per year.
BWXT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.01%.
Measured over the past years, BWXT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.57%
EPS 3Y2.86%
EPS 5Y4.83%
EPS Q2Q%20.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.01%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%28.92%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BWXT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.66%
EPS Next 2Y13.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
EPS Next 5Y12.94%
Revenue Next Year17.55%
Revenue Next 2Y16.94%
Revenue Next 3Y13.32%
Revenue Next 5Y11.38%

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.
BWXT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBWXT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
BWXT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBWXT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.29, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77, BWXT is valued quite expensively.
BWXT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.71.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.35. BWXT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.29
Fwd PE 40.71
BWXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBWXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

BWXT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
BWXT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BWXT is cheaper than 76.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.54
EV/EBITDA 39.93
BWXT Per share dataBWXT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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 12.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)9.37
EPS Next 2Y13.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BWXT has a yearly dividend return of 0.56%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.39, BWXT pays a better dividend. On top of this BWXT pays more dividend than 83.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.56, BWXT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%

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
BWXT Yearly Dividends per shareBWXT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

BWXT pays out 29.88% 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.
DP29.88%
EPS Next 2Y13.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
BWXT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBWXT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M
BWXT Dividend Payout.BWXT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BWXT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC

NYSE:BWXT (12/30/2025, 8:09:03 PM)

Premarket: 173.67 -0.69 (-0.4%)

174.36

-1.13 (-0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners94.44%
Inst Owner Change-4.98%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change-3.76%
Market Cap15.94B
Revenue(TTM)3.06B
Net Income(TTM)306.96M
Analysts82.35
Price Target225.65 (29.42%)
Short Float %2.52%
Short Ratio1.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.06%
DP29.88%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date11-19 2025-11-19 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.22%
Min EPS beat(2)14.33%
Max EPS beat(2)26.1%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.69%
Min EPS beat(4)10.79%
Max EPS beat(4)26.1%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.28%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.01%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.67%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.62%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.62%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.56%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.63%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.56%
PT rev (1m)0.5%
PT rev (3m)18.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.29
Fwd PE 40.71
P/S 5.21
P/FCF 34.54
P/OCF 25.35
P/B 12.84
P/tB 38.89
EV/EBITDA 39.93
EPS(TTM)3.85
EY2.21%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY2.46%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY2.89%
OCF(TTM)6.88
OCFY3.94%
SpS33.46
BVpS13.58
TBVpS4.48
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)9.37
Graham Number34.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.12%
ROE 24.72%
ROCE 10.6%
ROIC 8.36%
ROICexc 8.57%
ROICexgc 11.78%
OM 10.87%
PM (TTM) 10.04%
GM 23.54%
FCFM 15.09%
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 Turnover0.81
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 3.27
Debt/EBITDA 3.44
Cap/Depr 163.08%
Cap/Sales 5.47%
Interest Coverage 5.02
Cash Conversion 144.55%
Profit Quality 150.34%
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.62
Altman-Z 5.92
F-Score5
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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 Y16.66%
EPS Next 2Y13.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
EPS Next 5Y12.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.01%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%28.92%
Revenue Next Year17.55%
Revenue Next 2Y16.94%
Revenue Next 3Y13.32%
Revenue Next 5Y11.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.9%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y1.98%
EBIT Next Year40.75%
EBIT Next 3Y20.48%
EBIT Next 5Y14.83%
FCF growth 1Y440.38%
FCF growth 3Y50.39%
FCF growth 5Y21.23%
OCF growth 1Y151.94%
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 6 / 10 to BWXT.


Can you provide the valuation status for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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 45.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.84.


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 29.88%.