BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 380,607 383,059 348,571 345,848 358,552
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,869,920 2,747,060 2,618,940 2,501,380 2,293,500
Operating ROA 13.26% 13.94% 13.31% 13.83% 15.63%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $380,607K ÷ $2,869,920K
= 13.26%

The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) for BWX Technologies Inc has shown a relatively consistent trend over the years based on the provided data. From December 31, 2020, where it stood at 15.63%, the Operating ROA has gradually declined to 13.26% by December 31, 2024.

This indicates that for every dollar of assets the company holds, the operating income generated has declined slightly over the years. Although there was a peak at 15.63% in 2020, the subsequent years saw a gradual decrease in the efficiency with which the company is utilizing its assets to generate operating profits.

It would be important for stakeholders and investors to monitor this trend closely to understand the factors influencing this decline and the company's ability to enhance its operational efficiency in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
13.26%
Brunswick Corporation
BC
11.80%
Cummins Inc
CMI
11.89%