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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

176.43 USD
+5.68 (+3.33%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
176.02 USD
-0.41 (-0.23%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall BWXT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BWXT against 71 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 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.
In the past year BWXT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BWXT has always been profitable.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.12%, BWXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.92% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT has a Return On Equity of 24.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BWXT outperforms 91.55% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.36%, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BWXT 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

BWXT has a Profit Margin of 10.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BWXT outperforms 80.28% of its industry peers.
BWXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.87%, BWXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.24% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
BWXT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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

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.
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 5.96 indicates that BWXT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.96, BWXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.38% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.27 is amongst the best of the industry. BWXT outperforms 81.69% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BWXT (1.21) is worse than 83.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 3.27
Altman-Z 5.96
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC10.02%
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

BWXT has a Current Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.71, BWXT is doing worse than 66.20% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.62 indicates that BWXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BWXT's Quick ratio of 1.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 56.34% 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

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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.
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 14.01% in the past year. This is quite good.
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 Y16.66%
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y12.75%
EPS Next 5Y12.94%
Revenue Next Year17.55%
Revenue Next 2Y16.81%
Revenue Next 3Y13.14%
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.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 45.83, 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 26.39. BWXT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 41.23, the valuation of BWXT can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
BWXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.83
Fwd PE 41.23
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 74.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.95
EV/EBITDA 40.37
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 BWXT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
BWXT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BWXT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)9.48
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y12.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BWXT has a yearly dividend return of 0.59%, which is pretty low.
BWXT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.41. BWXT pays more dividend than 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.59, BWXT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of BWXT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.06%!
BWXT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As BWXT did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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.
BWXT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP29.88%
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y12.75%
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 (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 176.02 -0.41 (-0.23%)

176.43

+5.68 (+3.33%)

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 Cap16.13B
Revenue(TTM)3.06B
Net Income(TTM)306.96M
Analysts82.35
Price Target225.65 (27.9%)
Short Float %2.52%
Short Ratio1.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.59%
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)7.04%
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)1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.83
Fwd PE 41.23
P/S 5.27
P/FCF 34.95
P/OCF 25.65
P/B 12.99
P/tB 39.36
EV/EBITDA 40.37
EPS(TTM)3.85
EY2.18%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY2.43%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY2.86%
OCF(TTM)6.88
OCFY3.9%
SpS33.46
BVpS13.58
TBVpS4.48
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)9.48
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 5.96
F-Score5
WACC10.02%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y12.75%
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 2Y16.81%
Revenue Next 3Y13.14%
Revenue Next 5Y11.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.9%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y1.98%
EBIT Next Year40.75%
EBIT Next 3Y20.46%
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 45.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.99.


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%.