BWX TechnologiesBWXT +2.85%93 PS Ratio is 5.30 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks worse than 60.98% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, BWX Technologies's share price is $194.65.
BWX Technologies's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.75. Hence, BWX Technologies's PS Ratio for today is 5.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BWXT'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.93 Med: 2.94 Max: 6.42
Current: 5.25
During the past 13 years, BWX Technologies's highest PS Ratio was 6.42. The lowest was 1.93. And the median was 2.94.
BWXT's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 60.98% of 346
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.59
vs BWXT: 5.25
BWX Technologies Inc has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of BWX Technologies was 21.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, BWX Technologies's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year. The lowest was -21.90% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
BWX Technologies PS Ratio Related Terms
BWX Technologies PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's PS 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
BWX Technologies's Share Price of today is $194.65. BWX Technologies's Revenue per Share 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 $36.75.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a PS Ratio of 5.30 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' PS Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 6.42. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #211 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is BWX Technologies' PS Ratio too high?
BWX Technologies' current PS Ratio of 5.30 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.93 to a high of 6.42. The Aerospace & Defense industry median PS Ratio is 3.59. BWX Technologies' value of 5.30 is 47.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #211 out of 346 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' PS Ratio compare to ARXS and TXT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #211 out of 346 companies for PS Ratio. This places BWX Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 3.59. BWX Technologies' value of 5.30 is 47.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 6.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 3.59, 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 PS Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.59, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current PS Ratio of 5.30 is 47.6% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median PS Ratio is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current PS Ratio is 5.30, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 2.94. 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 $141.23, compared to a current price of $194.65 — trading 37.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 5.30, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 47.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.59. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current PS Ratio is 5.30 as of Jun. 30, 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 $194.65 is trading 37.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.23.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BWXT:
PS Ratio: 5.30 (80% above median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: $141.23 vs. price of $194.65 (37.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#211 of 346)
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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