BWX TechnologiesBWXT -3.03%90 ROE % is 28.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 51.65. 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. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks better than 91.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
BWXT'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28 Med: 51.65 Max: 88.06
Current: 28.53
During the past 13 years, BWX Technologies's highest ROE % was 88.06%. The lowest was 28.00%. And the median was 51.65%.
BWXT's ROE % is ranked better than 91.07% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 5.91
vs BWXT: 28.53
BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
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BWX Technologies ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWX Technologies's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has a ROE % of 28.99% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 51.65. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' ROE % has ranged from 28.00 to 88.06. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #31 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is BWX Technologies' ROE % too high?
BWX Technologies' current ROE % of 28.99% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 51.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.00 to a high of 88.06. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROE % is 5.91. BWX Technologies' value of 28.99% is 390.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #31 out of 347 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 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWX Technologies' ROE % compare to PL and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #31 out of 347 companies for ROE %. This places BWX Technologies in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.91. BWX Technologies' value of 28.99% is 390.5% above this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own ROE % has ranged from 28.00 to 88.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.65 vs. the industry median of 5.91, 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 ROE % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.91, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current ROE % of 28.99% is 390.5% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROE % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current ROE % is 28.99%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 51.65. 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 ROE % is 28.99%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 51.65 and 390.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.91. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (BWXT), the current ROE % is 28.99% 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:
ROE %: 28.99% (44% below median its 10-year median of 51.65)
GF Value™: $141.23 vs. price of $198.58 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 390.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#31 of 347)
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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