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BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

BWX Technologies Inc stock (BWXT) is currently trading at $222.13. BWX Technologies Inc PE ratio is 57.20. BWX Technologies Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.86. Analyst consensus price target for BWXT is $232.00. WallStSmart rates BWXT as Hold.

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BWXT

BWX Technologies Inc

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$222.13
$17.36 (8.48%)
52W$83.66
$222.29
Target$232.00+4.4%

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BWXT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)

Margin of Safety
-18.5%
Significantly Overvalued
BWXT Fair Value
$167.54
Graham Formula
Current Price
$222.13
$54.59 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $167.54
Overvalued
Price $222.13
Graham IV $167.54
Analyst $232.00

BWXT trades 18% above its Graham fair value of $167.54, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, eps growth. Concerns around operating margin and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
28.50%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $28 in profit

EPS GrowthGrowth
31.10%10/10

Earnings per share surging 31.10% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
93.72%10/10

93.72% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$18.76B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 4.3/10
Operating MarginProfitability
9.26%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Price/BookValuation
14.822/10

Very expensive at 14.8x book value

Price/SalesValuation
5.864/10

Premium valuation at 5.9x annual revenue

PEG RatioValuation
1.676/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Revenue GrowthGrowth
18.70%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 18.70% per year

Profit MarginProfitability
10.30%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $10 per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
57.2
Overvalued
Forward P/E
47.62
Expensive
Trailing P/E
57.2
Overvalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
5.86
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BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 62/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 28.50%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 31.10%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Price/Book, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.67), Price/Sales (5.86), Price/Book (14.82) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 18.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 9.26%, Profit Margin at 10.30%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 28.50% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 18.70% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, EPS Growth) and negatives (Operating Margin, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

BWXT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

BWXT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.86x trades 130% above its historical average of 2.55x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 19% below its historical high of 7.22x set in Oct 2025, and 788% above its historical low of 0.66x in Sep 2011. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~3.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) · INDUSTRIALSAEROSPACE & DEFENSE

The Big Picture

BWX Technologies Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.2B with 19% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 28.5% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 57M in free cash flow and 127M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can BWX Technologies Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 57.2x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Sector dynamics: monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact BWX Technologies Inc.

Bottom Line

BWX Technologies Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (19% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(86 last 3 months)

Total Buys
36
Total Sells
50

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 10:04:39 AM

About BWX Technologies Inc(BWXT)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Country

USA

BWX Technologies, Inc. manufactures and sells nuclear components in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia.