BWXT BWX Technologies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Jan 21, 2025, the BWXT stock has a PE ratio of 41.81. This is based on the current EPS of $3.03 and the stock price of $126.68 per share. An increase of 25% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 33.5 of the last 4 quarters.
BWXT PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of BWX Technologies over the last ten years is 29.42. The current 41.81 PE ratio is 42% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, BWXT's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2015 quarter at 114.61, with a price of $32.09 and an EPS of $0.28. The Dec 2021 quarter recorded the bottom point at 14.78, with a price of $47.88 and an EPS of $3.24.
BWX Technologies PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 914.65% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -76.98% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.63 | 28.16% |
| 2022 | 22.34 | 51.15% |
| 2021 | 14.78 | -28.39% |
| 2020 | 20.64 | -14.89% |
| 2019 | 24.25 | 45.3% |
| 2018 | 16.69 | -58.89% |
| 2017 | 40.6 | 83.05% |
| 2016 | 22.18 | -14.13% |
| 2015 | 25.83 | -76.98% |
| 2014 | 112.22 | 914.65% |
BWXT average PE ratio chart
BWXT's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
BWXT PE vs peers
BWXT's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock GTLS, but it is greater than CMS's and NRG's. BWX Technologies's current PE ratio of 41.81 is above the average of its peers, which is 34.36.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | 19.13 | $25.64B |
| NRG Nrg Energy Inc | 27.14 | $22.32B |
| ORA Ormat Technologies Inc | 33.58 | $4B |
| BWXT BWX Technologies Inc | 41.96 | $11.63B |
| GTLS Chart Industries Inc | 56.19 | $9.26B |
Frequently asked questions
What is BWX Technologies's PE ratio?
BWXT's price to earnings ratio is 41.81 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for BWX Technologies (BWXT)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BWXT stock is 26.24.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for BWX Technologies (BWXT)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BWXT stock is 23.39.
What is the highest PE ratio for BWXT?
In the last ten years, the Mar 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 114.61.
How does the current PE ratio for BWXT compare to its historical average?
BWXT's current price to earnings ratio is 42% above its 10-year historical average.
How is BWXT's PE ratio calculated (BWX Technologies PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jan 21, 2025), BWX Technologies's stock price is $126.68. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.03. Therefore, BWX Technologies's P/E ratio for today is 41.81. PE RATIO(41.81) = STOCK PRICE($126.68) / TTM EPS($3.03)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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