BWX TechnologiesMEX:BWXT 66 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 84.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 90.21. GuruFocus rates MEX:BWXT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,388.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks better than 87.13% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. BWX Technologies's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,569 Mil. BWX Technologies's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,789 Mil. Therefore, BWX Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 84.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BWXT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.27 Med: 90.21 Max: 709.82
Current: 78.85
During the past 13 years, BWX Technologies's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 709.82%. The lowest was 52.27%. And the median was 90.21%.
MEX:BWXT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.13% of 334
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.195
vs MEX:BWXT: 78.85
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
BWX Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
BWX Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
MEX:BWXT vs ARXS, TXT, MOG.A: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 84.33% mean?
BWX Technologies (MEX:BWXT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 84.33% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 90.21. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 52.27 to 709.82. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #43 out of 334 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is BWX Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
BWX Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 84.33% is near median its 10-year median of 90.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.27 to a high of 709.82. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.20. BWX Technologies' value of 84.33% is 929% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #43 out of 334 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 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWX Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ARXS and TXT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #43 out of 334 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places BWX Technologies in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.20. BWX Technologies' value of 84.33% is 929% above this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 52.27 to 709.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.21 vs. the industry median of 8.20, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.20, based on 334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 84.33% is 929% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 84.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 90.21. 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 (MEX:BWXT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,388.04, compared to a current price of MXN3,200.00 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 84.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 90.21 and 929% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.20. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (MEX:BWXT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 84.33% 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 (MEX:BWXT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BWX Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,200.00 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,388.04.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BWXT:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 84.33% (near median its 10-year median of 90.21)
GF Value™: MXN2,388.04 vs. price of MXN3,200.00 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 929% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#43 of 334)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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.
66GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MEX:BWXT
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MEX:BWXT has been successfully added to your 
