BWXT (BWX Technologies) ROCE %: 12.36% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is BWX Technologies ROCE %?

BWX Technologies BWXT -3.03% 90 ROCE % is 12.36% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. BWX Technologies's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.36%.

BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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BWX Technologies ROCE % Calculation

BWX Technologies's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	442.327	/	( ( (2869.924 - 474.201)	+	(4271.495 - 672.017) )	/ 2 )
	=	442.327	/	( (2395.723	+	3599.478)	/ 2 )
	=	442.327	/	2997.6005
	=	14.76 %

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

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	448.196	/	( ( (4271.495 - 672.017)	+	(4324.91 - 674.221) )	/ 2 )
	=	448.196	/	( ( 3599.478	+	3650.689 )	/ 2 )
	=	448.196	/	3625.0835
	=	12.36 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 12.36% mean?

BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a ROCE % of 12.36% as of Mar. 2026.

Is BWX Technologies' ROCE % too high?

BWX Technologies' current ROCE % is 12.36%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROCE % is 6.29. BWX Technologies' value of 12.36% is 96.5% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to PL and ARXS?

BWX Technologies' ROCE % of 12.36% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.29. BWX Technologies' value of 12.36% is 96.5% 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 ROCE % for an Aerospace & Defense company?

The median ROCE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.29, based on 350 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current ROCE % of 12.36% is 96.5% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROCE % is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current ROCE % is 12.36%. 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 ROCE % is 12.36% and 96.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.29. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current ROCE % is 12.36% 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:

ROCE %: 12.36%
GF Value™: $141.23 vs. price of $198.58 (40.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 96.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median

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

Industry Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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Website https://www.bwxt.com

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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