BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BWXT • US05605H1005

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235.78 USD
+4.98 (+2.16%)
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This BWXT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BWXT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BWXT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BWXT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • BWXT has a better Return On Assets (7.70%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of BWXT (26.69%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • BWXT's Return On Invested Capital of 7.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
  • BWXT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.30%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.7%
ROE 26.69%
ROIC 7.39%
ROA(3y)8.82%
ROA(5y)9.56%
ROE(3y)26.37%
ROE(5y)31.79%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
BWXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBWXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

  • BWXT's Profit Margin of 10.28% is amongst the best of the industry. BWXT outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BWXT has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.15%, BWXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BWXT has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.91%, BWXT is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BWXT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.15%
PM (TTM) 10.28%
GM 22.91%
OM growth 3Y-9.68%
OM growth 5Y-6.99%
PM growth 3Y-1.21%
PM growth 5Y-4.76%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-3.3%
BWXT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBWXT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. BWXT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BWXT is destroying 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 worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BWXT Yearly Shares OutstandingBWXT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • BWXT has an Altman-Z score of 6.34. This indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BWXT's Altman-Z score of 6.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BWXT outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BWXT is 6.83, which is on the high side as it means it would take BWXT, 6.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • BWXT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.83) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • BWXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.64, BWXT is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 6.83
Altman-Z 6.34
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC10.08%
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.32 indicates that BWXT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.32, BWXT is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BWXT has a Quick Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that BWXT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BWXT (2.25) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 2.25
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. BWXT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • BWXT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.42%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.76% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 18.30% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.42%
EPS 3Y8.61%
EPS 5Y5.76%
EPS Q2Q%17.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.3%
Revenue growth 3Y12.73%
Revenue growth 5Y8.54%
Sales Q2Q%18.7%

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 12.55% 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 10.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.06%
EPS Next 2Y14.12%
EPS Next 3Y12.87%
EPS Next 5Y12.55%
Revenue Next Year19.77%
Revenue Next 2Y14.52%
Revenue Next 3Y12.76%
Revenue Next 5Y10.21%

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 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. BWXT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 58.80, the valuation of BWXT can be described as expensive.
  • BWXT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BWXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say BWXT is valued expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.23, 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.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.51. BWXT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 58.8
Fwd PE 50.23
BWXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBWXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

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 in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 73.15
EV/EBITDA 53.29
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.
  • BWXT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.45
PEG (5Y)10.2
EPS Next 2Y14.12%
EPS Next 3Y12.87%

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5. BWXT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.47%, BWXT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.35, BWXT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, BWXT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BWXT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.74%.
  • BWXT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • BWXT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
BWXT Yearly Dividends per shareBWXT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • BWXT pays out 28.11% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of BWXT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.11%
EPS Next 2Y14.12%
EPS Next 3Y12.87%
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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M
BWXT Dividend Payout.BWXT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BWXT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BWXT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC

NYSE:BWXT (4/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 239.453 +3.67 (+1.56%)

235.78

+4.98 (+2.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners92.95%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change4.3%
Market Cap21.60B
Revenue(TTM)3.20B
Net Income(TTM)328.94M
Analysts79.05
Price Target236.41 (0.27%)
Short Float %3.27%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.74%
DP28.11%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date03-11
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.06%
Min EPS beat(2)14.33%
Max EPS beat(2)19.79%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.94%
Min EPS beat(4)14.33%
Max EPS beat(4)26.1%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)13.9%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)11.81%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)8.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.62%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.62%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.89%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.23%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.95%
PT rev (1m)3.27%
PT rev (3m)4.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 58.8
Fwd PE 50.23
P/S 6.75
P/FCF 73.15
P/OCF 45.01
P/B 17.53
P/tB 53.76
EV/EBITDA 53.29
EPS(TTM)4.01
EY1.7%
EPS(NY)4.69
Fwd EY1.99%
FCF(TTM)3.22
FCFY1.37%
OCF(TTM)5.24
OCFY2.22%
SpS34.91
BVpS13.45
TBVpS4.39
PEG (NY)3.45
PEG (5Y)10.2
Graham Number34.8404 (-85.22%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.7%
ROE 26.69%
ROCE 9.02%
ROIC 7.39%
ROICexc 8.58%
ROICexgc 11.72%
OM 10.15%
PM (TTM) 10.28%
GM 22.91%
FCFM 9.23%
ROA(3y)8.82%
ROA(5y)9.56%
ROE(3y)26.37%
ROE(5y)31.79%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
ROICexc(3y)10.69%
ROICexc(5y)11.17%
ROICexgc(3y)13.73%
ROICexgc(5y)14.4%
ROCE(3y)12.27%
ROCE(5y)13.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.39%
OM growth 3Y-9.68%
OM growth 5Y-6.99%
PM growth 3Y-1.21%
PM growth 5Y-4.76%
GM growth 3Y-2.5%
GM growth 5Y-3.3%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 6.83
Debt/EBITDA 4.65
Cap/Depr 169.03%
Cap/Sales 5.77%
Interest Coverage 4.98
Cash Conversion 110.63%
Profit Quality 89.77%
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 2.25
Altman-Z 6.34
F-Score5
WACC10.08%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)180.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)251.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.21%
Profit Quality(3y)88.85%
Profit Quality(5y)62.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.42%
EPS 3Y8.61%
EPS 5Y5.76%
EPS Q2Q%17.39%
EPS Next Y17.06%
EPS Next 2Y14.12%
EPS Next 3Y12.87%
EPS Next 5Y12.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.3%
Revenue growth 3Y12.73%
Revenue growth 5Y8.54%
Sales Q2Q%18.7%
Revenue Next Year19.77%
Revenue Next 2Y14.52%
Revenue Next 3Y12.76%
Revenue Next 5Y10.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.82%
EBIT growth 5Y0.95%
EBIT Next Year49.07%
EBIT Next 3Y22.83%
EBIT Next 5Y15.26%
FCF growth 1Y15.9%
FCF growth 3Y85.32%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y17.49%
OCF growth 3Y25.17%
OCF growth 5Y19.56%

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC / BWXT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BWXT.


What is the valuation status of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC?

BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is 58.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 17.53.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BWXT stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) is expected to grow by 17.06% in the next year.