BWX TechnologiesBWXT -2.89%90 Market Cap is $18,218 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. 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 360 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks better than 89.17% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). BWX Technologies's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $204.49. BWX Technologies's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 92 Mil. Therefore, BWX Technologies's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18,734 Mil.
BWX Technologies's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($16,855 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($15,803 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($15,803 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($18,734 Mil).
BWX Technologies's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($7,023 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($10,187 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($10,187 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($15,803 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. BWX Technologies's Enterprise Value for Today is $19,723 Mil.
BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
BWX Technologies Market Cap Related Terms
BWX Technologies Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
BWX Technologies's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $18,218 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #39 out of 360 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is BWX Technologies' Market Cap too high?
BWX Technologies' current Market Cap is $18,218 Mil. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Market Cap is 766.28. BWX Technologies' value of $18,218 Mil is 2277.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #39 out of 360 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Market Cap compare to PL and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #39 out of 360 companies for Market Cap. This places BWX Technologies in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 766.28. BWX Technologies' value of $18,218 Mil is 2277.5% 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 Market Cap for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Market Cap among Aerospace & Defense companies is 766.28, based on 360 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current Market Cap of $18,218 Mil is 2277.5% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Market Cap is 766.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current Market Cap is $18,218 Mil. 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 $198.85 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $18,218 Mil and 2277.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 766.28. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Market Cap is $18,218 Mil as of Jun. 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 $198.85 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.23.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BWXT:
Market Cap: $18,218 Mil
GF Value™: $141.23 vs. price of $198.85 (40.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2277.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#39 of 360)
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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