BWX TechnologiesBWXT -0.53%93 Forward PE Ratio is 39.99 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $142.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks worse than 68.14% on this metric.
BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
BWX Technologies Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
BWX Technologies Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
BWX Technologies Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.84
22.88
19.46
14.04
20.83
32.84
41.89
BWX Technologies Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
25.64
24.75
21.79
14.84
19.84
20.04
20.70
22.88
16.84
19.72
18.59
19.46
20.92
19.08
16.39
14.04
20.83
21.88
24.75
23.31
29.94
31.75
32.84
28.40
40.34
45.35
41.89
44.11
BWXT vs ARXS, TXT, MOG.A: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.99 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #139 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is BWX Technologies' Forward PE Ratio too high?
BWX Technologies' current Forward PE Ratio is 39.99. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.45. BWX Technologies' value of 39.99 is 35.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #139 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to ARXS and TXT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #139 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places BWX Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.45. BWX Technologies' value of 39.99 is 35.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 29.45, based on 204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.99 is 35.8% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 29.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.99. 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 $142.25, compared to a current price of $186.00 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.99 and 35.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 29.45. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.99 as of Jul. 13, 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 $186.00 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $142.25.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BWXT:
Forward PE Ratio: 39.99
GF Value™: $142.25 vs. price of $186.00 (30.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#139 of 204)
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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