BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)
Fair ValueFundamental
59
Price
$137.00
Market Cap
$12.31B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
BWX Technologies, Inc. manufactures and sells nuclear components in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Government Operations and Commercial Operations. It manufactures precision naval nuclear components, reactors, and nuclear fuel; close-tolerance and high-quality equipment for nuclear applications; critical nuclear components, fuels and assemblies for government and limited other uses; down blend government stockpiles of uranium; and fabricate fuel-bearing precision components. The company also supplies proprietary and sole-source valves, manifolds, and fittings to naval and commercial shipping customers; research reactor fuel elements for colleges, universities, and national laboratories; and components for defense applications. In addition, it manufactures commercial nuclear steam generators, nuclear fuel, fuel handling systems, pressure vessels, reactor components, heat exchangers, tooling delivery systems; and containers for the storage of nuclear fuel and other high-level nuclear waste. Further, the company supplies nuclear fuel, fuel handling systems, tooling delivery systems, nuclear-grade materials and precisely machined components; and manufactures medical radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Additionally, it provides specialized engineering services that include structural component design, 3-D thermal-hydraulic engineering analysis, weld and robotic process development, electrical and controls engineering and metallurgy and materials engineering; in-plant inspection, maintenance and modification services; and non-destructive examination and tooling/repair solutions. It also offers nuclear power plant lifecycle support and management services. The company was formerly known as The Babcock & Wilcox Company and changed its name to BWX Technologies, Inc. in June 2015. BWX Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Direct competitors
Who this company fights with for the same customers
Generated on September 18, 2026 with claude-haiku-4-5 — shared with all users
Named by BWXT in both of its segments: it bids for the same U.S. government nuclear site and facility contracts and sells the same commercial reactor components, fuel and small-reactor designs.
The French reactor-components and fuel maker, controlled by EDF, supplies the same heavy nuclear components, fuel and plant services to utilities that BWXT's commercial business targets.
Listed in BWXT's 10-K as a government-operations competitor: both bid to manage and operate Department of Energy and NNSA nuclear sites and environmental clean-up programmes.
Another contractor named by BWXT that competes for the same Department of Energy management-and-operating and nuclear site remediation contracts.
The Korean heavy-forging group named in BWXT's 10-K competes for the same orders for reactor vessels, steam generators and large nuclear components, including small modular reactor hardware.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$3.51B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Net Income
$355M
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$295M
Total Equity
$1.23B
Total Liabilities
$3.04B
Current Ratio
2.40
Interest Coverage
9.15
Debt/EBITDA
3.93
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$124.77
Current Price
$137.00
Margin of Safety
-9.8%
Fair Value Range
$81.10 - $168.44
Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
35.49
ROE
26.7%
P/B Ratio
9.41
P/FCF
39.63
Gross Margin
22.9%
ROIC
9.1%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
9.1%
WACC
7.6%
ROIC − WACC
+1.5 pp
ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (18)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR 6.74%
- Price CAGR 14.23%
- ROIC 9.1%
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Operating Margin 12.1%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- Current Ratio
- Interest Coverage
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- ROE 27.9%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 8.5%
- Analyst Consensus 78% Buy
- Earnings Surprise avg 13.3%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.46
- Share Dilution 0.1%
- Piotroski F-Score 5/9
Failed (9)
- Gross Margin 22.9%
- P/FCF 39.63
- P/B Ratio 9.41
- CapEx intensity
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Overvalued)
- PEG Ratio 8.27
- Net Margin Trend 10.1% vs 10.3%
Unavailable (1)
- Dividend Payout NaN%
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Share count is stable
Institutional Holdings
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Rex D. Geveden | President, CEO & Director | 63 |
| Mr. Michael T. Fitzgerald | Senior VP & CFO | 40 |
| Mr. Robert L. Duffy | Senior VP & Chief Administrative Officer | 58 |
| Mr. Gonzalo R. Cajade | Senior VP & CHRO | 49 |
| Mr. Joseph K. Miller | President of Government Operations | 45 |
| Mr. Kevin M. McCoy | Chief Nuclear Officer | 68 |
| Ms. Suzanne Maddux | Senior Vice President of Operations | - |
| Mr. Kevin Gorman | Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | 50 |
| Mr. Chase Jacobson | Vice President of Investor Relations & Strategic Finance | - |
| Mr. Toby W. Smith | Senior VP General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary | 51 |
Audit Risk
5
Board Risk
2
Compensation Risk
3
Shareholder Rights Risk
4
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Documents
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Annual Report (10-K)
A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.
Filed on 2026-02-23
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Quarterly Report (10-Q)
A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.
Filed on 2026-08-05
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Current Report (8-K)
An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.
Filed on 2026-08-03
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Income History
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Latest News
Recent headlines for BWXT, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 6/17/2026POSITIVEBWX Agrees to License Nuclear Reactor Design After Activist Push
BWX Technologies Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement for its small modular reactor design, a move that follows pressure from activist investor Ananym Capital Management. This strategic decision aims to unlock new revenue streams by commercializing the company's advanced nuclear technology. The licensing deal is expected to validate BWX's innovation and potentially lead to significant growth opportunities in the burgeoning small modular reactor market, which is attracting substantial investment and government support. Investors may view this as a positive step towards diversifying BWX's business model and enhancing shareholder value.
- 5/12/2026POSITIVE$100 Invested In BWX Technologies 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
An investment of $100 in BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) a decade ago would have yielded a significant return, now valued at approximately $850. This performance highlights the company's robust growth and market position over the past ten years. BWXT, a leader in nuclear components and services for government and commercial clients, has benefited from increased defense spending and a resurgence in interest in nuclear energy solutions. Investors tracking the defense and energy sectors should note BWXT's sustained upward trajectory as a potential indicator of continued strength.
- 2/24/2026NEUTRALBWXT (BWXT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
The Markets Gazette notes the availability of the Q4 2025 earnings call transcript for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). This announcement, while procedural in nature, marks a key date for investors following the stock. As the specific content of the call is not available, the immediate market impact is nil. However, the event itself is significant: analysts will await the release of financial data and management commentary to assess the company's financial health, profit margins, revenue growth, and, most importantly, its guidance for future periods. The news serves as a placeholder for a future event that could generate volatility for the stock, but it currently provides no directional information.
- 2/23/2026NEUTRALBWX Technologies Earnings Review: Q4 Summary
The Markets Gazette reports that investor attention is focused on BWX Technologies ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings release. The article, while providing no specific data, signals the upcoming financial review, a crucial moment for assessing the performance of the company, which specializes in nuclear components and services. Analysts and market participants will be waiting to scrutinize figures on revenue, profit margins, and, most importantly, the guidance for the coming quarters. Updates on government and commercial contracts, which form the company's core business, are of particular interest. Until the official data is released, sentiment on the stock remains in a holding pattern, as investors seek confirmation of the group's growth trajectory and operational stability in a strategic and highly regulated sector.
via Markets Gazette