BWXT (BWX Technologies) EV-to-EBITDA: 30.75 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 83% Above Median

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Price $174.52
GF Value $143.02
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is BWX Technologies EV-to-EBITDA?

BWX Technologies BWXT -1.22% 94 EV-to-EBITDA is 30.75 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 16.77. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks worse than 64.53% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, BWX Technologies's enterprise value is $17,494 Mil. BWX Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $569 Mil. Therefore, BWX Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 30.75.

The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BWXT' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.31   Med: 16.77   Max: 40.74
Current: 30.75

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of BWX Technologies was 40.74. The lowest was 10.31. And the median was 16.77.

BWXT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.53% of 265 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 21.78 vs BWXT: 30.75

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-26), BWX Technologies's stock price is $174.52. BWX Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.740. Therefore, BWX Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 46.66.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


BWX Technologies  (NYSE:BWXT) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

BWX Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=174.52/3.740
=46.66

BWX Technologies's share price for today is $174.52.
BWX Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.740.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


BWX Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


BWX Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

BWX Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.19 29.80 35.14 31.40 35.58

BWXT vs ARXS, TXT, MOG.A: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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BWX Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

BWX Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=17493.987/568.852
=30.75

BWX Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $17,494 Mil.
BWX Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $569 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 30.75 mean?
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 30.75 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BWX Technologies. This is 83% above median its historical median of 16.77. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.31 to 40.74. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #171 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is BWX Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
BWX Technologies' current EV-to-EBITDA of 30.75 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 16.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.31 to a high of 40.74. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.78. BWX Technologies' value of 30.75 is 41.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #171 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ARXS and TXT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #171 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places BWX Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.78. BWX Technologies' value of 30.75 is 41.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.31 to 40.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.77 vs. the industry median of 21.78, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 21.78, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA of 30.75 is 41.2% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BWX Technologies. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.75, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 16.77. 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 $143.02, compared to a current price of $174.52 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.75, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 16.77 and 41.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 21.78. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.75 as of Jul. 26, 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 $174.52 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of $143.02. GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BWXT:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 30.75 (83% above median its 10-year median of 16.77)
  • GF Value™: $143.02 vs. price of $174.52 (22% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#171 of 265)

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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