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BWX TechnologiesSTU:4BW -0.99%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.76 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.42. GuruFocus rates STU:4BW with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €124.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 172 Aerospace & Defense companies, BWX Technologies ranks worse than 58.72% on this metric.
BWX Technologies's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWX Technologies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4BW'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 1.42 Max: 2.51
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, BWX Technologies's highest Yield on Cost was 2.51. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.42.
STU:4BW's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 58.72% of 172
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.055
vs STU:4BW: 0.76
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
BWX Technologies 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:4BW vs TXT, ARXS, MOG.A: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BWX Technologies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BWX Technologies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWX Technologies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
BWX Technologies (STU:4BW) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.76 as of Aug. 05, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.42. Over the past decade, BWX Technologies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.56 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #101 out of 172 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is BWX Technologies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
BWX Technologies' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.76 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 2.51. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06. BWX Technologies' value of 0.76 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #101 out of 172 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BWX Technologies has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWX Technologies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TXT and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BWX Technologies ranks #101 out of 172 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places BWX Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06. BWX Technologies' value of 0.76 is 28% below this benchmark. Historically, BWX Technologies' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.56 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 1.06, BWX Technologies has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.06, based on 172 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BWX Technologies's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.76 is 28% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on BWX Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWX Technologies's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.76, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.42. 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 (STU:4BW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €124.85, compared to a current price of €149.60 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.76, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 28% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.06. BWX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BWX Technologies (STU:4BW), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.76 as of Aug. 05, 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 (STU:4BW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BWX Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €149.60 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €124.85.
GuruFocus considers BWX Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4BW:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.76 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.42)
GF Value™: €124.85 vs. price of €149.60 (19.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#101 of 172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4BW 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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