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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:BWXT - US05605H1005 - Common Stock

175.91 USD
-0.27 (-0.15%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM
175.029 USD
-0.88 (-0.5%)
After Hours: 11/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while 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.
Each year in the past 5 years BWXT has 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 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 (7.92%) than 84.51% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BWXT (24.75%) is better than 91.55% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: BWXT outperforms 73.24% of its industry peers.
BWXT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.90%. This is above the industry average of 8.46%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.92%
ROE 24.75%
ROIC 8.16%
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)35.48%
ROIC(3y)10.9%
ROIC(5y)11.52%
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's Profit Margin of 10.23% is amongst the best of the industry. BWXT outperforms 83.10% of its industry peers.
BWXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BWXT's Operating Margin of 11.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 74.65% of its industry peers.
BWXT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BWXT's Gross Margin of 24.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 52.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWXT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 10.23%
GM 24.26%
OM growth 3Y-5.16%
OM growth 5Y-4.99%
PM growth 3Y-10.2%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BWXT is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BWXT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BWXT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BWXT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 5.94 indicates that BWXT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BWXT has a better Altman-Z score (5.94) than 70.42% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.26. This is a neutral value as BWXT would need 4.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.26, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.87% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that BWXT has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BWXT (1.28) is worse than 81.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 4.26
Altman-Z 5.94
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.67%
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 1.69 indicates that BWXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BWXT (1.69) is worse than 60.56% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. 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 better Quick ratio (1.60) than 61.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.6
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.
BWXT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.83% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.31% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)8.31%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%28.92%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.20% 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 8.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.52%
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.2%
Revenue Next Year16.12%
Revenue Next 2Y13.14%
Revenue Next 3Y12.6%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%

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
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

BWXT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.69.
BWXT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BWXT is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BWXT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.07.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.98), we can say BWXT is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.69
Fwd PE 43.07
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BWXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BWXT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BWXT is cheaper than 66.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.66
EV/EBITDA 42.23
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)3.15
PEG (5Y)9.45
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.56%, BWXT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BWXT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.37. BWXT pays more dividend than 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.56, BWXT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of BWXT grows each year by 6.97%, which is quite nice.
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)6.97%
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 31.06% 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.
DP31.06%
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 (11/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 175.029 -0.88 (-0.5%)

175.91

-0.27 (-0.15%)

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-4.48%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change-6.4%
Market Cap16.08B
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)293.00M
Analysts82.35
Price Target210.8 (19.83%)
Short Float %2.04%
Short Ratio1.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.97%
DP31.06%
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)22.82%
Min EPS beat(2)19.54%
Max EPS beat(2)26.1%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.35%
Min EPS beat(4)4.98%
Max EPS beat(4)26.1%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.38%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.38%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.38%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.78%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.73%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.6%
PT rev (1m)7.25%
PT rev (3m)32.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.69
Fwd PE 43.07
P/S 5.61
P/FCF 44.66
P/OCF 30.98
P/B 13.58
P/tB 46.47
EV/EBITDA 42.23
EPS(TTM)3.85
EY2.19%
EPS(NY)4.08
Fwd EY2.32%
FCF(TTM)3.94
FCFY2.24%
OCF(TTM)5.68
OCFY3.23%
SpS31.34
BVpS12.95
TBVpS3.79
PEG (NY)3.15
PEG (5Y)9.45
Graham Number33.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.92%
ROE 24.75%
ROCE 10.35%
ROIC 8.16%
ROICexc 8.26%
ROICexgc 11.36%
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 10.23%
GM 24.26%
FCFM 12.57%
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)35.48%
ROIC(3y)10.9%
ROIC(5y)11.52%
ROICexc(3y)11.2%
ROICexc(5y)11.81%
ROICexgc(3y)14.15%
ROICexgc(5y)15.28%
ROCE(3y)13.82%
ROCE(5y)14.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.65%
OM growth 3Y-5.16%
OM growth 5Y-4.99%
PM growth 3Y-10.2%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
GM growth 3Y-2.2%
GM growth 5Y-2.93%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 4.26
Debt/EBITDA 3.65
Cap/Depr 167.37%
Cap/Sales 5.55%
Interest Coverage 4.6
Cash Conversion 124.55%
Profit Quality 122.87%
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.6
Altman-Z 5.94
F-Score5
WACC9.67%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)212.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)301.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.46%
Profit Quality(3y)65.38%
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 5Y11.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.31%
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 5Y8.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.68%
EBIT growth 3Y2.78%
EBIT growth 5Y2.01%
EBIT Next Year41.13%
EBIT Next 3Y19.99%
EBIT Next 5Y14.22%
FCF growth 1Y434.92%
FCF growth 3Y50.24%
FCF growth 5Y21.16%
OCF growth 1Y115.98%
OCF growth 3Y1.86%
OCF growth 5Y7.87%

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BWXT.


Can you provide the valuation status for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 45.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.58.


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 31.06%.