X vs. BWXT

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

X (United States Steel Corporation) and BWXT (BWX Technologies, Inc.) are both stocks. X operates in Steel (Basic Materials), while BWXT operates in Aerospace & Defense (Industrials). At a 0.33 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

X vs. BWXT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in United States Steel Corporation (X) and BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

X

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BWXT

• 1D: -0.63%
• 1M: -6.34%
• YTD: 12.23%
• 6M: 10.82%
• 1Y: 41.19%
• 3Y*: 43.24%
• 5Y*: 26.18%
• 10Y*: 20.03%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

X vs. BWXT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
X United States Steel Corporation	0.00%	61.75%	-29.80%	95.71%	6.15%	42.45%	47.67%	-36.61%	-47.85%	7.44%
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	12.23%	56.37%	46.53%	33.87%	23.30%	-19.40%	-1.54%	64.48%	-36.10%	53.59%

Correlation

The correlation between X and BWXT is 0.00, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.15
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.25
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.30
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 2, 2010	0.33

Over the past year, the correlation between X and BWXT has dropped to 0.00 - well below their long-term average of 0.33, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) X : $15.19B BWXT : $3.38B
Gross Profit (TTM) X : $1.15B BWXT : $566.27M
EBITDA (TTM) X : $1.10B BWXT : $534.48M

Return for Risk

X vs. BWXT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

X

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

BWXT

BWXT Risk / Return Rank: 71
BWXT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 72
BWXT Sortino Ratio Rank: 68
BWXT Omega Ratio Rank: 68
BWXT Calmar Ratio Rank: 74
BWXT Martin Ratio Rank: 73

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

X vs. BWXT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for United States Steel Corporation (X) and BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	X	BWXT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	0.92	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	1.51	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.20	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	1.79	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	4.04	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	X	BWXT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-47.88%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-23.14%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-32.87%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-32.92%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-47.74%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-18.75%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-13.17%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	10.22%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	X	BWXT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	11.22%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	34.21%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	45.12%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	33.05%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	30.83%	—

Dividends

X vs. BWXT - Dividend Comparison

X has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BWXT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.54%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	0.54%	0.58%	0.86%	1.20%	1.52%	1.75%	1.26%	1.10%	1.67%	0.69%	0.91%	30.37%
X United States Steel Corporation	0.00%	0.18%	0.59%	0.41%	0.80%	0.34%	0.24%	1.75%	1.10%	0.57%	0.61%	2.51%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both X and BWXT in my portfolio?

X and BWXT have a correlation of 0.00, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.