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BWX TechnologiesBWXT +1.15%94 Debt-to-Equity is 1.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks worse than 89.46% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BWXT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 1.72 Max: 3.75
Current: 1.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of BWX Technologies was 3.75. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.72.
BWXT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.46% of 313
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs BWXT: 1.58
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BWX Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
BWX Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's Debt-to-Equity 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 TXT, ARXS, MOG.A: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.98 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #280 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is BWX Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
BWX Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.58 is near median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 3.75. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. BWX Technologies' value of 1.58 is 409.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #280 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BWX Technologies has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWX Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to TXT and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #280 out of 313 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places BWX Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. BWX Technologies' value of 1.58 is 409.7% above this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.98 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 0.31, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.31, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.58 is 409.7% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.72. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $143.08, compared to a current price of $176.53 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 409.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.31. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.58 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 $176.53 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $143.08.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BWXT:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.58 (near median its 10-year median of 1.72)
GF Value™: $143.08 vs. price of $176.53 (23.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 409.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#280 of 313)
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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