BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit margin 24.16% 23.44% 23.23% 24.83% 26.04%
Operating profit margin 14.09% 15.63% 15.92% 16.52% 17.13%
Pretax margin 12.90% 13.10% 14.34% 18.88% 17.28%
Net profit margin 10.44% 10.03% 10.88% 14.61% 13.31%

BWX Technologies Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the years based on the provided data.

1. Gross Profit Margin:
- The gross profit margin has declined from 26.04% in 2020 to 24.16% in 2024. This may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability at the gross level, possibly due to increased costs or pricing pressures.

2. Operating Profit Margin:
- The operating profit margin has also experienced a decrease, falling from 17.13% in 2020 to 14.09% in 2024. This trend suggests that the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations has weakened over the years.

3. Pretax Margin:
- The pretax margin has shown variability, with a peak of 18.88% in 2021 and a low of 12.90% in 2024. The downward trend in pretax margin indicates that the company may be facing challenges in managing its expenses or generating higher revenue.

4. Net Profit Margin:
- The net profit margin has followed a similar trajectory, declining from 13.31% in 2020 to 10.44% in 2024. This reduction in net profit margin reflects the company's decreasing profitability after considering all operating expenses and taxes.

Overall, the trend in profitability ratios for BWX Technologies Inc indicates a gradual decline in profitability over the years. It suggests that the company may need to implement cost-saving measures, improve operational efficiency, or explore revenue-enhancing strategies to reverse this trend and improve its bottom line.


Return on investment

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 13.26% 13.94% 13.31% 13.83% 15.63%
Return on assets (ROA) 9.82% 8.95% 9.09% 12.23% 12.15%
Return on total capital 17.92% 17.22% 17.25% 23.60% 26.52%
Return on equity (ROE) 26.09% 26.34% 31.83% 48.00% 45.11%

From the provided data, we can analyze BWX Technologies Inc's profitability ratios over the past five years.

1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown a slight decline from 15.63% in 2020 to 13.26% in 2024. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operations relative to its total assets.

2. Return on Assets (ROA) has varied over the years, starting at 12.15% in 2020, peaking at 12.23% in 2021, and then declining to 9.82% in 2024. ROA measures the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.

3. Return on Total Capital has also shown a decreasing trend, declining from 26.52% in 2020 to 17.92% in 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate returns for both debt and equity holders relative to the total capital employed.

4. Return on Equity (ROE) has displayed a similar downward trajectory, falling from 45.11% in 2020 to 26.09% in 2024. ROE signifies the company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity.

Overall, the trends in these profitability ratios indicate a general decline in BWX Technologies Inc's ability to generate profits relative to its assets, total capital, and equity over the past five years. This could be a point of concern for investors and stakeholders, necessitating further analysis into the company's operational efficiency and financial performance.