BWXT:NYE-BWX Technologies Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Aerospace & Defense |

Last Closing

USD 129.72

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Market Cap

USD 10.92B

Volume

0.73M

Analyst Target

USD 68.50
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About

BWX Technologies, Inc. manufactures and sells nuclear components in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Government Operations and Commercial Operations. The company manufactures precision naval nuclear components, reactors, and nuclear fuel; close-tolerance and high-quality equipment for nuclear applications; critical nuclear components, fuels and assemblies for government and limited other uses; down blend government stockpiles of uranium; and fabricate fuel-bearing precision components. It also supplies proprietary and sole-source valves, manifolds, and fittings to naval and commercial shipping customers; research reactor fuel elements for colleges, universities, and national laboratories; and components for defense applications. In addition, the company manufactures commercial nuclear steam generators, nuclear fuel, fuel handling systems, pressure vessels, reactor components, heat exchangers, tooling delivery systems; and containers for the storage of nuclear fuel and other high-level nuclear waste. Further, it supplies nuclear fuel, fuel handling systems, tooling delivery systems, nuclear-grade materials and precisely machined components; and manufactures medical radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Additionally, it provides specialized engineering services that include structural component design, 3-D thermal-hydraulic engineering analysis, weld and robotic process development, electrical and controls engineering and metallurgy and materials engineering; in-plant inspection, maintenance and modification services; and non-destructive examination and tooling/repair solutions. It also offers nuclear power plant lifecycle support services. The company was formerly known as The Babcock & Wilcox Company and changed its name to BWX Technologies, Inc. in June 2015. BWX Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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ETFs Containing BWXT

NUKL:XETRA VanEck Uranium and Nuclea.. 9.87 % 0.00 %

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DFEN:XETRA VanEck Defense ETF A USD .. 5.13 % 0.00 %

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DFNG:LSE VanEck Defense ETF A USD .. 4.41 % 0.00 %

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SCDV ETF Series Solutions 3.47 % 0.00 %

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AIRR First Trust RBA American .. 3.19 % 0.70 %

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USD 3.59B
BTAL AGFiQ U.S. Market Neutral.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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FDHY Fidelity® High Yield Fac.. 0.00 % 0.45 %

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USD 0.37B
DFNS:SW VanEck Defense ETF A USD .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 4.16B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 16.46% 68% D+ 88% B+
Dividend Return 0.22% 39% F 6% D-
Total Return 16.68% 66% D+ 88% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 45.02% 76% C+ 94% A
Dividend Return 0.82% 43% F 16% F
Total Return 45.84% 76% C+ 94% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 105.29% 67% D+ 84% B
Dividend Return 6.69% 45% F 16% F
Total Return 111.98% 67% D+ 82% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 18.88% 69% C- 84% B
Dividend Return 20.25% 69% C- 83% B
Total Return 1.37% 50% F 33% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 24.99% 60% D- 37% F
Risk Adjusted Return 81.01% 83% B 88% B+
Market Capitalization 10.92B 71% C- 86% B+

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.