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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

201.46 USD
+8.26 (+4.28%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
203.54 USD
+2.08 (+1.03%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 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. 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

BWXT's Return On Assets of 8.12% is amongst the best of the industry. BWXT outperforms 83.10% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a better Return On Equity (24.72%) than 91.55% of its industry peers.
BWXT's Return On Invested Capital of 8.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 73.24% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BWXT is above the industry average of 8.54%.
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 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.
BWXT has a better Operating Margin (10.87%) than 73.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWXT has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.54%, BWXT is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.89% 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 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.
BWXT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BWXT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BWXT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BWXT Yearly Shares OutstandingBWXT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

BWXT has an Altman-Z score of 6.50. This indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BWXT has a better Altman-Z score (6.50) than 61.97% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.27, BWXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.69% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BWXT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.21) than 80.28% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 3.27
Altman-Z 6.5
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC10.14%
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 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 64.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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 59.15% 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 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.
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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.37% on average over the past years.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BWXT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 52.33.
BWXT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. BWXT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.03, the valuation of BWXT can be described as expensive.
BWXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BWXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.33
Fwd PE 47.03
BWXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBWXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

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 cheaply inside the industry as 80.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.91
EV/EBITDA 45.63
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)3.14
PEG (5Y)10.83
EPS Next 2Y13.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.52%, 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 0.37. BWXT pays more dividend than 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BWXT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

29.88% 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.
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 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 (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 203.54 +2.08 (+1.03%)

201.46

+8.26 (+4.28%)

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 Owners94.48%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change-3.45%
Market Cap18.42B
Revenue(TTM)3.06B
Net Income(TTM)306.96M
Analysts82.35
Price Target225.65 (12.01%)
Short Float %2.52%
Short Ratio1.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.06%
DP29.88%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
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%
PT rev (3m)14.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 52.33
Fwd PE 47.03
P/S 6.02
P/FCF 39.91
P/OCF 29.29
P/B 14.83
P/tB 44.94
EV/EBITDA 45.63
EPS(TTM)3.85
EY1.91%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY2.13%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY2.51%
OCF(TTM)6.88
OCFY3.41%
SpS33.46
BVpS13.58
TBVpS4.48
PEG (NY)3.14
PEG (5Y)10.83
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 6.5
F-Score5
WACC10.14%
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 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.


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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.88%.