BWXT (BWX Technologies) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.94% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is BWX Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

BWX Technologies BWXT +1.56% 93 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $142.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. BWX Technologies's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19 Mil. BWX Technologies's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,017 Mil. Therefore, BWX Technologies's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.94%.


BWX Technologies  (NYSE:BWXT) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


BWX Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


BWX Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

BWX Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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BWX Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BWXT vs ARXS, TXT, MOG.A: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

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BWX Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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BWX Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

BWX Technologies's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -44.207/( (1055.47+2015.983)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -44.207/1535.7265
=2.88 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1042.97 + 12.5
=1055.47

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2015.983 + 0
=2015.983

BWX Technologies's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -18.932/( (2015.983+2017.946)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -18.932/2016.9645
=0.94 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2015.983 + 0
=2015.983

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2017.946 + 0
=2017.946

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.94% mean?
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.94% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors.
Is BWX Technologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
BWX Technologies' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.94%. 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' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ARXS and TXT?
BWX Technologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.94% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. BWX Technologies's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.94%. 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 $142.01, compared to a current price of $186.99 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.94%. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.94% 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 $186.99 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $142.01. GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BWXT:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.94%
  • GF Value™: $142.01 vs. price of $186.99 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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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