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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BWXT - US05605H1005 - Common Stock

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Last: 9/5/2025, 8:04:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, BWXT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BWXT was compared to 69 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.
BWXT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.96%, BWXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.86%, BWXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BWXT (8.15%) is better than 72.46% of its industry peers.
BWXT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.89%. This is above the industry average of 8.22%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 10.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BWXT outperforms 82.61% 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 11.23%, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.36% 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 24.26%, BWXT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BWXT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.23%
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%
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 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BWXT has less shares outstanding
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 5.67. This indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.67, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.25, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
BWXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.28, BWXT is not doing good in the industry: 79.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 4.25
Altman-Z 5.67
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.57%
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 1.69. 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 Current ratio of 1.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: BWXT underperforms 62.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.60 indicates that BWXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.60, BWXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.32% of the companies in the same industry.
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 12.88% over the past year.
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 10.13%.
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)12.88%
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

BWXT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.20% yearly.
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 Y14.71%
EPS Next 2Y10.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
EPS Next 5Y11.2%
Revenue Next Year15.72%
Revenue Next 2Y12.65%
Revenue Next 3Y11.17%
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 44.47.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BWXT.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.06. BWXT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.32, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.69, BWXT is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.47
Fwd PE 40.32
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BWXT.
BWXT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BWXT is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.51
EV/EBITDA 39.54
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.
The decent profitability rating of BWXT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.02
PEG (5Y)9.2
EPS Next 2Y10.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BWXT has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
BWXT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.64. BWXT pays more dividend than 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BWXT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of BWXT grows each year by 7.06%, 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)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

30.84% 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.
DP30.84%
EPS Next 2Y10.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
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 (9/5/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 163.64 0 (0%)

163.64

-0.15 (-0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners96.65%
Inst Owner Change1.66%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change-3.97%
Market Cap14.96B
Analysts81.11
Price Target187.88 (14.81%)
Short Float %3.35%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.06%
DP30.84%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date08-18 2025-08-18 (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)27.94%
PT rev (3m)35.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.47
Fwd PE 40.32
P/S 5.22
P/FCF 41.51
P/OCF 28.81
P/B 12.63
P/tB 43.1
EV/EBITDA 39.54
EPS(TTM)3.68
EY2.25%
EPS(NY)4.06
Fwd EY2.48%
FCF(TTM)3.94
FCFY2.41%
OCF(TTM)5.68
OCFY3.47%
SpS31.34
BVpS12.96
TBVpS3.8
PEG (NY)3.02
PEG (5Y)9.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
Industry RankSector 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 5.67
F-Score5
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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 Y14.71%
EPS Next 2Y10.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.44%
EPS Next 5Y11.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y8.37%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%12.11%
Revenue Next Year15.72%
Revenue Next 2Y12.65%
Revenue Next 3Y11.17%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.66%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y1.98%
EBIT Next Year38.69%
EBIT Next 3Y19.52%
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%