BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BWXT • US05605H1005

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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, BWXT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BWXT was compared to 78 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BWXT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. BWXT is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. This makes BWXT very considerable for growth investing!


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1. BWXT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BWXT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • BWXT has a Return On Assets of 7.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: BWXT outperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of BWXT (26.69%) is better than 91.03% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BWXT (7.39%) is better than 61.54% 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 9.14%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BWXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBWXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

  • BWXT has a Profit Margin of 10.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BWXT outperforms 80.77% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BWXT has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.15%, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWXT has declined.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 22.91%, BWXT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWXT has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
BWXT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBWXT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. BWXT Health Analysis

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.
  • 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 a worse debt to assets ratio.
BWXT Yearly Shares OutstandingBWXT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
BWXT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBWXT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.61 indicates that BWXT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BWXT has a better Altman-Z score (5.61) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
  • BWXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.83. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BWXT would need 6.83 years to pay back of 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 60.26% 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: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 6.83
Altman-Z 5.61
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.45%
BWXT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBWXT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BWXT has a Current Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
  • BWXT has a Quick ratio of 2.25. This is in the better half of the industry: BWXT outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 2.25
BWXT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBWXT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. BWXT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.42% over the past year.
  • BWXT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.76% yearly.
  • BWXT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.30%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.21% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y15.26%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y12.55%
Revenue Next Year18.22%
Revenue Next 2Y14.08%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
BWXT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBWXT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. BWXT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 48.69 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BWXT.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BWXT is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, BWXT is valued quite expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 42.24, BWXT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • BWXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say BWXT is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 48.69
Fwd PE 42.24
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 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 62.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 60.46
EV/EBITDA 44.71
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.
  • BWXT has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)3.19
PEG (5Y)8.45
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%

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5. BWXT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BWXT has a yearly dividend return of 0.55%, which is pretty low.
  • BWXT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.34.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BWXT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%

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 its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
BWXT Yearly Dividends per shareBWXT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBWXT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M
BWXT Dividend Payout.BWXT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BWXT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BWXT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC

NYSE:BWXT (3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 195.23 0 (0%)

195.23

-0.27 (-0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners93.04%
Inst Owner Change-1.57%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-1.36%
Market Cap17.85B
Revenue(TTM)3.20B
Net Income(TTM)328.94M
Analysts80
Price Target228.93 (17.26%)
Short Float %2.53%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
DP28.11%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date03-11
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)1.3%
PT rev (3m)1.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 48.69
Fwd PE 42.24
P/S 5.58
P/FCF 60.46
P/OCF 37.21
P/B 14.49
P/tB 44.44
EV/EBITDA 44.71
EPS(TTM)4.01
EY2.05%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY2.37%
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY1.65%
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY2.69%
SpS34.97
BVpS13.48
TBVpS4.39
PEG (NY)3.19
PEG (5Y)8.45
Graham Number34.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.61
F-Score5
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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 Year18.22%
Revenue Next 2Y14.08%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
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 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 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.


How financially healthy is BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC?

The financial health rating of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BWXT stock?

The dividend rating of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.11%.