BWX TechnologiesBWXT -1.37%93 Days Inventory is 6.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 6.03. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks better than 97.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BWXT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.33 Med: 6.03 Max: 7.02
Current: 7.02
During the past 13 years, BWX Technologies's highest Days Inventory was 7.02. The lowest was 5.33. And the median was 6.03.
BWXT's Days Inventory is ranked better than 97.23% of 325
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 141.54
vs BWXT: 7.02
BWX Technologies's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (7.94) to Mar. 2026 (6.34).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
BWX Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.39.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
BWX Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
BWX Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
BWX Technologies's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
BWX Technologies Days Inventory Related Terms
BWX Technologies Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's Days Inventory 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.
BWXT vs ARXS, TXT, MOG.A: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 6.34 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.03. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' Days Inventory has ranged from 5.33 to 7.02. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #9 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is BWX Technologies' Days Inventory too high?
BWX Technologies' current Days Inventory of 6.34 is near median its 10-year median of 6.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.33 to a high of 7.02. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. BWX Technologies' value of 6.34 is 95.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #9 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BWX Technologies has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWX Technologies' Days Inventory compare to ARXS and TXT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #9 out of 325 companies for Days Inventory. This places BWX Technologies in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. BWX Technologies' value of 6.34 is 95.5% below this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.33 to 7.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.03 vs. the industry median of 141.54, BWX Technologies has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.54, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current Days Inventory of 6.34 is 95.5% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current Days Inventory is 6.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.03. 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 $195.20 — trading 38.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 6.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.03 and 95.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.54. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Days Inventory is 6.34 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 $195.20 is trading 38.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.23.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BWXT:
Days Inventory: 6.34 (near median its 10-year median of 6.03)
GF Value™: $141.23 vs. price of $195.20 (38.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.5% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#9 of 325)
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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