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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BWXT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US05605H1005 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

135.8  +4.09 (+3.11%)

After market: 136.01 +0.21 (+0.15%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BWXT. BWXT was compared to 65 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. BWXT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, BWXT is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

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

BWXT has a Return On Assets of 9.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BWXT outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BWXT (26.26%) is better than 96.92% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BWXT outperforms 81.54% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BWXT is above the industry average of 8.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.46%
ROE 26.26%
ROIC 9.96%
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 (10.39%) than 83.08% of its industry peers.
BWXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.68%, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.15%, BWXT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.69% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWXT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.68%
PM (TTM) 10.39%
GM 24.15%
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.
BWXT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BWXT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BWXT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 6.22. This indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BWXT's Altman-Z score of 6.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
BWXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.45. This is a neutral value as BWXT would need 4.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.45, BWXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the high side and indicates that BWXT has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BWXT (1.08) is worse than 78.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.08
Debt/FCF 4.45
Altman-Z 6.22
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC10.28%
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 2.02 indicates that BWXT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BWXT has a Current ratio (2.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
BWXT has a Quick Ratio of 1.91. 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 Quick ratio, with a value of 1.91, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.91
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 12.62%, 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 9.88% 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)12.62%
EPS 3Y2.86%
EPS 5Y4.83%
EPS Q2Q%19.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%12.96%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7.4%
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3Y10.85%
EPS Next 5Y10.79%
Revenue Next Year14%
Revenue Next 2Y11.66%
Revenue Next 3Y10.53%
Revenue Next 5Y8.1%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 39.02 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BWXT.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BWXT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BWXT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.55.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.09 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BWXT.
BWXT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BWXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.40), we can say BWXT is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.02
Fwd PE 34.09
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.
66.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BWXT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 46.04
EV/EBITDA 31.81
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.
BWXT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.27
PEG (5Y)8.07
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3Y10.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.78%, 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 1.29. BWXT pays more dividend than 81.54% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.78, BWXT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%

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.
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

31.01% 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.
DP31.01%
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3Y10.85%
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

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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC

NYSE:BWXT (6/11/2025, 5:54:00 PM)

After market: 136.01 +0.21 (+0.15%)

135.8

+4.09 (+3.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners93.11%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change2.86%
Market Cap12.41B
Analysts83.33
Price Target139.7 (2.87%)
Short Float %2.08%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.06%
DP31.01%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date05-19 2025-05-19 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.16%
Min EPS beat(2)10.79%
Max EPS beat(2)19.54%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.76%
Min EPS beat(4)4.98%
Max EPS beat(4)19.54%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.62%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.77%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.79%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.79%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.5%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.05%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.35%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.06%
PT rev (1m)1.66%
PT rev (3m)2.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.02
Fwd PE 34.09
P/S 4.46
P/FCF 46.04
P/OCF 29.12
P/B 11.28
P/tB 22.02
EV/EBITDA 31.81
EPS(TTM)3.48
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)3.98
Fwd EY2.93%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY2.17%
OCF(TTM)4.66
OCFY3.43%
SpS30.45
BVpS12.04
TBVpS6.17
PEG (NY)5.27
PEG (5Y)8.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.46%
ROE 26.26%
ROCE 12.64%
ROIC 9.96%
ROICexc 10.18%
ROICexgc 12.95%
OM 11.68%
PM (TTM) 10.39%
GM 24.15%
FCFM 9.69%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.82%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.08
Debt/FCF 4.45
Debt/EBITDA 2.86
Cap/Depr 175.51%
Cap/Sales 5.63%
Interest Coverage 5.22
Cash Conversion 102.88%
Profit Quality 93.26%
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.91
Altman-Z 6.22
F-Score7
WACC10.28%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)12.62%
EPS 3Y2.86%
EPS 5Y4.83%
EPS Q2Q%19.74%
EPS Next Y7.4%
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3Y10.85%
EPS Next 5Y10.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%12.96%
Revenue Next Year14%
Revenue Next 2Y11.66%
Revenue Next 3Y10.53%
Revenue Next 5Y8.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.14%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y1.98%
EBIT Next Year37.38%
EBIT Next 3Y20.42%
EBIT Next 5Y13.45%
FCF growth 1Y338.86%
FCF growth 3Y50.39%
FCF growth 5Y21.23%
OCF growth 1Y79.69%
OCF growth 3Y1.9%
OCF growth 5Y7.89%