BWX TechnologiesBWXT -3.03%90 FCF Margin % is 5.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 6.27. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks better than 74.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BWXT'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76 Med: 6.27 Max: 12.08
Current: 9.72
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of BWX Technologies was 12.08%. The lowest was -2.76%. And the median was 6.27%.
BWXT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 74.06% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs BWXT: 9.72
BWX Technologies FCF Margin % Related Terms
BWX Technologies FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 5.82% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #90 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is BWX Technologies' FCF Margin % too high?
BWX Technologies' current FCF Margin % of 5.82% is near median its 10-year median of 6.27. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. BWX Technologies' value of 5.82% is 809.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #90 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BWX Technologies has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWX Technologies' FCF Margin % compare to PL and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #90 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts BWX Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. BWX Technologies' value of 5.82% is 809.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.27 vs. the industry median of 0.64, 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 FCF Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current FCF Margin % of 5.82% is 809.4% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current FCF Margin % is 5.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.27. 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 $198.58 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.27 and 809.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.64. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current FCF Margin % is 5.82% 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 $198.58 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.23.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BWXT:
FCF Margin %: 5.82% (near median its 10-year median of 6.27)
GF Value™: $141.23 vs. price of $198.58 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 809.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#90 of 347)
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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