BWXT (BWX Technologies) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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94 GF Score
Price $168.70
GF Value $143.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is BWX Technologies Profitability Rank?

BWX Technologies BWXT +1.88% 94 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates BWXT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $143.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

BWX Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

BWX Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.91%. As of today, BWX Technologies's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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BWXT vs TXT, ARXS, MOG.A: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Profitability Rank falls into.


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BWX Technologies Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

BWX Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

BWX Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=85.251 / 860.217
=9.91 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

BWX Technologies has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

BWX Technologies Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.4%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is BWX Technologies' Profitability Rank too high?
BWX Technologies' current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to TXT and ARXS?
BWX Technologies' Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, BWX Technologies' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. BWX Technologies's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $143.54, compared to a current price of $168.70 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 $168.70 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $143.54. GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BWXT:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $143.54 vs. price of $168.70 (17.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges BWXT:Mexico4BW:Germany
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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