BWX TechnologiesBWXT -2.83%90 Current Ratio is 2.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks better than 60.5% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. BWX Technologies's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40.
BWX Technologies has a current ratio of 2.40. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BWXT'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 1.92 Max: 2.88
Current: 2.4
During the past 13 years, BWX Technologies's highest Current Ratio was 2.88. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 1.92.
BWXT's Current Ratio is ranked better than 60.5% of 357
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs BWXT: 2.40
BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
BWX Technologies Current Ratio Related Terms
BWX Technologies Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
BWX Technologies Current Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a Current Ratio of 2.40 as of Mar. 2026. This is 25% above median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #141 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is BWX Technologies' Current Ratio too high?
BWX Technologies' current Current Ratio of 2.40 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 2.88. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Current Ratio is 1.93. BWX Technologies' value of 2.40 is 24.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #141 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BWX Technologies has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWX Technologies' Current Ratio compare to PL and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #141 out of 357 companies for Current Ratio. This puts BWX Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.93. BWX Technologies' value of 2.40 is 24.4% above this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 2.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 1.93, BWX Technologies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Current Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.93, based on 357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current Current Ratio of 2.40 is 24.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current Current Ratio is 2.40, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BWX Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BWX Technologies (BWXT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $141.23, compared to a current price of $198.98 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.40, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 24.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.93. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Current Ratio is 2.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is BWX Technologies (BWXT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BWX Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $198.98 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.23.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BWXT:
Current Ratio: 2.40 (25% above median its 10-year median of 1.92)
GF Value™: $141.23 vs. price of $198.98 (40.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#141 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BWXT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BWX Technologies Inc is a specialty manufacturer and service provider of nuclear components, operating in two segments: Government Operations and Commercial Operations. The Government Operations segment produces naval nuclear reactors and fuel for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, while the Commercial Operations segment designs and manufactures commercial nuclear steam generators, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, reactor components, and other auxiliary equipment, including containers for the storage of spent nuclear fuel and other high-level nuclear waste. The majority of the company's revenue comes from Government Operations, with sales principally in the United States, Canada, and other regions.
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