BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BWXT - US05605H1005 - Common Stock
212.55 USD
+4.93 (+2.37%)
Overall BWXT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BWXT against 70 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. While showing a medium growth rate, BWXT is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
BWXT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.96%, BWXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT has a better Return On Equity (24.86%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.15%, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.86% 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 8.43%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.96% | ||
| ROE | 24.86% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% |
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)28.09%
ROE(5y)35.48%
ROIC(3y)10.89%
ROIC(5y)11.51%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.28%, BWXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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 74.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWXT has declined.
BWXT's Gross Margin of 24.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
BWXT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.28% | ||
| GM | 24.26% |
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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BWXT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BWXT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BWXT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.63 indicates that BWXT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BWXT has a better Altman-Z score (6.63) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.25. This is a neutral value as BWXT would need 4.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BWXT's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BWXT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.63 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC9.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.69 indicates that BWXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.69, BWXT is not doing good in the industry: 61.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.60, BWXT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BWXT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.88%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.83% on average over the past years.
BWXT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.13%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.88%
EPS 3Y2.86%
EPS 5Y4.83%
EPS Q2Q%24.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%12.11%
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 11.20% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BWXT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.59%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.2%
Revenue Next Year15.94%
Revenue Next 2Y13.22%
Revenue Next 3Y12.6%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 57.76 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BWXT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BWXT is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.00. BWXT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 51.89, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BWXT.
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 22.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 51.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BWXT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
BWXT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BWXT is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.16 |
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)3.96
PEG (5Y)11.95
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.50%, BWXT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.11, BWXT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.50, BWXT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
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.
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
5.3 Sustainability
30.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BWXT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BWXT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.84%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
NYSE:BWXT (10/29/2025, 2:49:26 PM)
212.55
+4.93 (+2.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.11%
Inst Owner Change-1.1%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change-3.16%
Market Cap19.43B
Revenue(TTM)2.86B
Net Income(TTM)294.35M
Analysts83.33
Price Target196.55 (-7.53%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio1.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.06%
DP30.84%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date
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)3.55%
PT rev (3m)34.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 51.89 | ||
| P/S | 6.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.42 | ||
| P/B | 16.41 | ||
| P/tB | 55.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.16 |
EPS(TTM)3.68
EY1.73%
EPS(NY)4.1
Fwd EY1.93%
FCF(TTM)3.94
FCFY1.85%
OCF(TTM)5.68
OCFY2.67%
SpS31.34
BVpS12.96
TBVpS3.8
PEG (NY)3.96
PEG (5Y)11.95
Graham Number32.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.96% | ||
| ROE | 24.86% | ||
| ROCE | 10.34% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.34% | ||
| OM | 11.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.28% | ||
| GM | 24.26% | ||
| FCFM | 12.58% |
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 Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 167.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 124.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.63 |
F-Score5
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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)12.88%
EPS 3Y2.86%
EPS 5Y4.83%
EPS Q2Q%24.39%
EPS Next Y14.59%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%12.11%
Revenue Next Year15.94%
Revenue Next 2Y13.22%
Revenue Next 3Y12.6%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.66%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y1.98%
EBIT Next Year41.13%
EBIT Next 3Y19.99%
EBIT Next 5Y14.22%
FCF growth 1Y435.34%
FCF growth 3Y50.39%
FCF growth 5Y21.23%
OCF growth 1Y116.06%
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 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 57.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.41.
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 30.84%.