Logo image of BWXT

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

178.88 USD
+0.7 (+0.39%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:15:50 PM
180.1 USD
+1.22 (+0.68%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:15:50 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, BWXT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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

6

1. Profitability

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.
BWXT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

BWXT has a better Return On Assets (8.12%) than 85.92% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BWXT (24.72%) is better than 91.55% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.36%, BWXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BWXT is above the industry average of 8.53%.
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

BWXT has a better Profit Margin (10.04%) than 80.28% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Gross Margin value of 23.54%, BWXT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.70% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWXT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.87%
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

6

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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BWXT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BWXT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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

BWXT has an Altman-Z score of 6.02. This indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BWXT has a Altman-Z score of 6.02. This is in the better half of the industry: BWXT outperforms 67.61% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BWXT is 3.27, which is a good value as it means it would take BWXT, 3.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BWXT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.27) than 83.10% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.21, BWXT is doing worse than 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 3.27
Altman-Z 6.02
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC10.13%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.71, BWXT is not doing good in the industry: 60.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
BWXT has a Quick ratio of 1.62. This is in the better half of the industry: BWXT outperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
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

6

3. Growth

3.1 Past

BWXT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.57%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.83% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BWXT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.01% 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)14.01%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%28.92%

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 12.94% on average per year.
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 Y14.52%
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5Y12.94%
Revenue Next Year16.12%
Revenue Next 2Y13.14%
Revenue Next 3Y12.6%
Revenue Next 5Y11.38%

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

3

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 46.46, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BWXT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BWXT.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. BWXT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.79, the valuation of BWXT can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BWXT.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, BWXT is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.46
Fwd PE 43.79
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BWXT.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BWXT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.44
EV/EBITDA 40.88
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.
PEG (NY)3.2
PEG (5Y)9.61
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%

6

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.56%, BWXT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.14, BWXT pays a better dividend. On top of this BWXT pays more dividend than 81.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, BWXT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%

5.2 History

The dividend of BWXT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.06%!
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)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 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
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 (11/28/2025, 8:15:50 PM)

After market: 180.1 +1.22 (+0.68%)

178.88

+0.7 (+0.39%)

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 Owners96.11%
Inst Owner Change-4.99%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change-3.76%
Market Cap16.35B
Revenue(TTM)3.06B
Net Income(TTM)306.96M
Analysts82.35
Price Target224.51 (25.51%)
Short Float %2.04%
Short Ratio1.38
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)14.22%
PT rev (3m)20.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.46
Fwd PE 43.79
P/S 5.35
P/FCF 35.44
P/OCF 26.01
P/B 13.17
P/tB 39.9
EV/EBITDA 40.88
EPS(TTM)3.85
EY2.15%
EPS(NY)4.08
Fwd EY2.28%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY2.82%
OCF(TTM)6.88
OCFY3.85%
SpS33.46
BVpS13.58
TBVpS4.48
PEG (NY)3.2
PEG (5Y)9.61
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 6.02
F-Score5
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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 5Y12.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.01%
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 5Y11.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.9%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y1.98%
EBIT Next Year41.13%
EBIT Next 3Y19.99%
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 46.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.17.


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%.