BWXT (BWX Technologies) Research & Development: $16 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $198.58
GF Value $141.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is BWX Technologies Research & Development?

BWX Technologies BWXT -3.03% 90 Research & Development is $16 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. BWX Technologies's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $16 Mil.

BWX Technologies  (NYSE:BWXT) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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BWX Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

BWX Technologies Annual Data
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BWX Technologies Quarterly Data
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BWX Technologies Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $16 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $16 Mil mean?
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a Research & Development of $16 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors.
Is BWX Technologies' Research & Development too high?
BWX Technologies' current Research & Development is $16 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to PL and ARXS?
BWX Technologies' Research & Development of $16 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. BWX Technologies's current Research & Development is $16 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 $198.58 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $16 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current Research & Development is $16 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: $16 Mil
  • GF Value™: $141.23 vs. price of $198.58 (40.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 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

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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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