BWX Technologies (STU:4BW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.19 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 74% Above Median

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STU:4BW BWX Technologies Inc STU:4BW
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Price €128.30
GF Value €133.68
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What is BWX Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

BWX Technologies STU:4BW -0.85% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.19 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates STU:4BW with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €133.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks worse than 66.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), BWX Technologies's current share price is €128.30. BWX Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €24.71. BWX Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:4BW' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75   Med: 2.98   Max: 8.56
Current: 5.3

During the past years, BWX Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.56. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 2.98.

STU:4BW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
66.08% of 227 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.88 vs STU:4BW: 5.30

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

BWX Technologies's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €8.428. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €24.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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BWX Technologies  (STU:4BW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


BWX Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


BWX Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

BWX Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

BWX Technologies Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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BWX Technologies Quarterly Data
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STU:4BW vs TXT, MOG.A, HII: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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BWX Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

BWX Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=128.30/24.71
=5.19

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, BWX Technologies's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=8.428/333.9520*333.9520
=8.428

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

BWX Technologies Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 3.270 241.428 4.523
201612 3.726 241.432 5.154
201703 3.990 243.801 5.465
201706 3.720 244.955 5.072
201709 3.562 246.819 4.819
201712 3.675 246.524 4.978
201803 3.703 249.554 4.955
201806 3.663 251.989 4.854
201809 3.644 252.439 4.821
201812 4.251 251.233 5.651
201903 3.828 254.202 5.029
201906 4.383 256.143 5.714
201909 4.751 256.759 6.179
201912 4.720 256.974 6.134
202003 5.140 258.115 6.650
202006 4.785 257.797 6.199
202009 4.658 260.280 5.976
202012 4.873 260.474 6.248
202103 4.588 264.877 5.784
202106 4.390 271.696 5.396
202109 4.476 274.310 5.449
202112 5.480 278.802 6.564
202203 5.153 287.504 5.985
202206 5.681 296.311 6.403
202209 5.674 296.808 6.384
202212 6.672 296.797 7.507
202303 5.770 301.836 6.384
202306 6.129 305.109 6.708
202309 5.904 307.789 6.406
202312 7.335 306.746 7.986
202403 6.058 312.332 6.477
202406 6.894 314.175 7.328
202409 6.658 315.301 7.052
202412 7.614 315.605 8.057
202503 7.057 319.799 7.369
202506 7.349 322.561 7.609
202509 8.077 324.800 8.305
202512 8.267 324.054 8.520
202603 8.008 330.213 8.099
202606 8.428 333.952 8.428

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.19 mean?
BWX Technologies (STU:4BW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.19 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 2.98. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 8.56. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #150 out of 227 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is BWX Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
BWX Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.19 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 2.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 8.56. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88. BWX Technologies' value of 5.19 is 80.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #150 out of 227 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BWX Technologies has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWX Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TXT and MOG.A?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #150 out of 227 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places BWX Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88. BWX Technologies' value of 5.19 is 80.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 8.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 2.88, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.88, based on 227 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.19 is 80.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.19, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 2.98. 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 (STU:4BW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €133.68, compared to a current price of €128.30 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.19, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 80.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.88. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (STU:4BW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.19 as of Sep. 15, 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 (STU:4BW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BWX Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €128.30 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €133.68. GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:4BW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.19 (74% above median its 10-year median of 2.98)
  • GF Value™: €133.68 vs. price of €128.30 (4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#150 of 227)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4BW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BWX Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges BWXT:USABWXT:Mexico
Address 800 Main Street, 4th Floor, Lynchburg, VA, USA, 24504
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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