BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21)
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BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 39.34 (historical range: 28.38–70.27, median: 46.21), placing it at the 21th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 4.01 (range: 2.95–7.33, 20th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 36.33 (range: 24.28–56.50, 38th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21), BWX Technologies, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 33% over the observed period (from an average of 41.3 to 54.7).
BWX Technologies, Inc. appears undervalued relative to its historical range, with most valuation metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 39.34 | 28.38 | 46.21 | 70.27 | 21th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 4.01 | 2.95 | 4.73 | 7.33 | 20th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 36.33 | 24.28 | 41.40 | 56.50 | 38th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 74th | below its historical average |
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) Valuation & P/E History
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Engines & Turbines industry currently trading at $148.47 with a market capitalization of $13.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for BWXT based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21. The P/E ratio of 39.34 is below the historical median of 46.21, placing BWXT at the 21th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 4.01 compares to a median of 4.73.
BWXT Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows BWX Technologies, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether BWXT is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests BWXT is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for BWX Technologies, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is BWXT Overvalued or Undervalued?
BWX Technologies, Inc. appears undervalued relative to its historical range, with most valuation metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 26 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive BWXT is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full BWXT analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.BWXT trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.