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BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.64

Is BWX Technologies, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?

BWX Technologies, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.64 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.51, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.98–1.87).

As of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 25.19% above its 12-month average of 1.31.

BWXT Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

BWXT Debt to Equity Ratio
1.64+67.35% 1Y
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BWXT Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

BWXT Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

BWXT Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

1.64

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

1.31

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

1.41

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

1.51

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

1.89

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

1.32

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

1.19

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+25.19%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+16.31%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+8.73%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-13.10%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+24.48%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+37.70%

BWXT Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

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Financial Health

Debt/Equity

1.64

Current Ratio

2.32

BWX Technologies, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

BWX Technologies, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)?
The debt to equity ratio for BWXT stock is 1.64.
Is BWX Technologies, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
BWX Technologies, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.64 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.51, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.98–1.87).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for BWXT stock is 1.31.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BWXT stock is 1.41.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BWXT stock is 1.51.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BWXT stock is 1.89.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for BWXT stock is 1.32.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for BWXT stock is 1.19.

BWX Technologies, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-311.64
2024-12-310.98
2023-12-311.30
2022-12-311.72
2021-12-311.87
2020-12-311.54
2019-12-312.04
2018-12-313.26
2017-12-311.78
2016-12-313.50
2015-12-311.13
2014-12-310.30
2013-12-310.00
2012-12-310.00
2011-12-310.01
2010-12-310.01
2009-12-312.74
2007-12-310.00
2006-12-310.00
2005-12-310.00

About BWX Technologies, Inc.

BWX Technologies, Inc. operates globally, specializing in the production and sale of nuclear components across the United States, Canada, and other international regions. The company's multifaceted operations are categorized into three distinct segments: Nuclear Operations Group, Nuclear Power Group, and Nuclear Services Group. The Nuclear Operations Group is a pivotal supplier of precision naval and critical nuclear components, including reactors, nuclear fuel, and assemblies, primarily supporting the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration's Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. This segment also fabricates missile launch tubes for U.S. Navy submarines, produces specialized close-tolerance equipment for various nuclear applications, and is involved in converting Cold War-era stockpiles of high-enriched uranium. Its responsibilities further extend to the receiving, storage, characterization, dissolution, recovery, and purification of uranium-bearing materials, alongside providing research reactor fuel elements for academic and national laboratories, and other defense-related components. The Nuclear Power Group caters to the commercial nuclear sector, offering a comprehensive range of products such as nuclear steam generators, fuel, fuel handling systems, pressure vessels, reactor components, heat exchangers, tooling delivery systems, and specialized containers. This group provides engineering and in-plant services for nuclear power facilities, overseeing the design, manufacturing, commissioning, and servicing of nuclear power generation equipment. It also delivers essential in-plant inspection, maintenance, and modification services, non-destructive examination, and tooling/repair solutions. Moreover, it is a key provider of medical radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals for research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications. Finally, the Nuclear Services Group focuses on critical support functions, encompassing nuclear materials processing, environmental site remediation, and comprehensive management and operating services. This segment is also dedicated to advancing technology for nuclear power sources and plays a role in the design, engineering, licensing, and manufacturing of nuclear reactors. Founded in 1867 as The Babcock & Wilcox Company, the corporation adopted its current name, BWX Technologies, Inc., in June 2015, and is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Lynchburg, VA
8,700 employees
Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CEO
Rex D. Geveden