- ISIN
- US05605H1005
- CUSIP
- 05605H100
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- IPO Date
- Aug 2, 2010
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $19.30B
- Enterprise Value
- $21.32B
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.75
- PE Ratio
- 55.94
- PEG Ratio
- 14.79
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $3.38B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $566.27M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $534.48M
- Year Range
- $133.84 - $241.82
- Target Price
- $205.00
- ROE (TTM)
- 26.92%
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Performance
BWXT Performance Chart
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is up 21.8% since the beginning of the year. At $210 per share, BWXT is trading 13.2% below its 52-week high of $242. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BWXT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,778.
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Returns By Period
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) has returned 21.83% so far this year and 48.38% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BWXT has achieved an annualized return of 20.97%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
BWX Technologies, Inc.
- 1D
- 2.24%
- 1M
- 3.49%
- YTD
- 21.83%
- 6M
- 18.03%
- 1Y
- 48.38%
- 3Y*
- 47.17%
- 5Y*
- 30.45%
- 10Y*
- 20.97%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BWXT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 2, 2010, BWXT's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +23.8%, while the worst month was Nov 2018 at -22.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, BWXT closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 5, 2025 with a return of +17.8%, while the worst single day was Nov 7, 2018 at -23.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.86% | 0.27% | -0.59% | 5.82% | -9.36% | 7.21% | 21.83% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.38% | -7.93% | -4.87% | 10.61% | 15.37% | 14.70% | 5.46% | 6.81% | 13.78% | 15.86% | -16.14% | -3.38% | 56.37% |
| 2024 | 6.19% | 23.75% | 2.01% | -6.68% | -3.55% | 3.12% | 4.73% | 3.78% | 5.53% | 12.01% | 7.68% | -14.87% | 46.53% |
| 2023 | 4.79% | 0.41% | 3.54% | 2.44% | -6.27% | 18.65% | -3.59% | 7.23% | 1.65% | -0.93% | 5.36% | -1.67% | 33.87% |
| 2022 | -7.04% | 20.02% | 1.24% | -3.60% | -0.95% | 7.60% | 2.89% | -7.65% | -3.38% | 13.12% | 7.26% | -4.61% | 23.30% |
| 2021 | -10.55% | 7.59% | 14.07% | 1.49% | -6.24% | -7.07% | -1.19% | 0.38% | -6.22% | 5.35% | -15.59% | 0.38% | -19.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
BWX Technologies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.37%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 02, 2010.
- This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.60%) than losses (60.87%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 10.37%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 94.60%
- Downside Capture
- 60.87%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BWXT ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BWXT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.96 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.10 | 2.78 | -0.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.64 | 12.44 | -7.79 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BWX Technologies, Inc. provided a 0.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.04 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 9 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.04 | $1.00 | $0.96 | $0.92 | $0.88 | $0.84 | $0.76 | $0.68 | $0.64 | $0.42 | $0.36 | $9.65 |
Dividend yield | 0.50% | 0.58% | 0.86% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 1.26% | 1.10% | 1.67% | 0.69% | 0.91% | 30.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BWX Technologies, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.54 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.96 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.92 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.88 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.84 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
BWX Technologies, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.50%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
BWX Technologies, Inc. has a payout ratio of 27.44%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that BWX Technologies, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BWX Technologies, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BWX Technologies, Inc. was 47.88%, occurring on Sep 22, 2011. Recovery took 581 trading sessions.
The current BWX Technologies, Inc. drawdown is 11.80%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 bear market2011 | -47.88%Sep 2011 | 6mo 16d | 2y 3mo | 2y 10moMar 2011 - Jan 2014 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -47.74%Dec 2018 | 8mo 5d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moApr 2018 - Feb 2020 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.11%Mar 2020 | 26d | 3y 2mo | 3y 3moFeb 2020 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -32.87%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 2mo 8d | 6mo 21dNov 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -23.14%Jun 2026 | 1mo 25d | — | 2mo 8dApr 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| BWXT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.88% | -56.78% | +8.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -23.14% | -9.10% | -14.04% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.87% | -18.90% | -13.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.87% | -25.43% | -7.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.74% | -33.92% | -13.82% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.80% | -1.80% | -10.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.17% | -10.71% | -2.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.45% | 2.03% | +8.42% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BWX Technologies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how BWX Technologies, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BWXT, comparing it with other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Currently, BWXT has a P/E ratio of 55.9. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BWXT compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. BWXT currently has a PEG ratio of 14.8. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BWXT relative to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Currently, BWXT has a P/S ratio of 5.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BWXT in comparison with other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Currently, BWXT has a P/B value of 15.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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