BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 45.60% | 43.27% | 43.31% | 44.53% | 44.87% | 44.06% | 45.12% | 45.55% | 46.06% | 45.15% | 45.21% | 45.66% | 46.01% | 44.54% | 44.92% | 45.43% | 56.25% | 55.80% | 55.79% | 56.24% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.56% | 15.33% | 15.52% | 16.28% | 15.79% | 16.04% | 16.59% | 15.97% | 16.51% | 16.15% | 16.02% | 16.42% | 17.07% | 17.24% | 17.84% | 18.06% | 14.25% | 15.29% | 13.60% | 13.33% |
| Pretax margin | 13.04% | 12.39% | 12.90% | 14.11% | 14.22% | 18.58% | 18.62% | 18.15% | 18.87% | 16.30% | 16.79% | 17.02% | 17.22% | 17.25% | 17.50% | 17.49% | 13.71% | 11.76% | 11.69% | 11.88% |
| Net profit margin | 9.99% | 9.45% | 9.77% | 10.72% | 10.79% | 14.34% | 14.45% | 14.07% | 14.60% | 12.36% | 12.85% | 13.08% | 13.27% | 13.42% | 13.60% | 13.57% | 10.69% | 9.05% | 9.49% | 9.67% |
BWX Technologies Inc's profitability ratios indicate stable performance over the past eight quarters. The company's gross profit margin has ranged from 24.18% to 25.43%, with a slight decrease in Q2 and Q3 2023 compared to the previous quarters. This suggests that the company has been able to efficiently manage its production costs.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has been consistent, fluctuating between 13.26% and 14.48%. This ratio measures the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations, and BWX Technologies Inc has maintained a healthy level throughout the period under review.
The pretax margin has shown some volatility, ranging from 12.22% to 18.41%. Although there was a downward trend in Q3 2023, the company managed to rebound in Q4 2023. This ratio reflects the company's ability to control operating expenses and generate profits before taxes.
Lastly, the net profit margin has varied between 9.31% and 14.27%, with a noticeable decrease in Q3 2023 compared to the previous quarters. This ratio indicates the company's efficiency in converting revenue into profit after all expenses have been deducted.
Overall, BWX Technologies Inc has demonstrated consistent profitability performance, with some fluctuations in certain quarters. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and managing its costs effectively to sustain its profitability levels in the future.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 13.94% | 13.03% | 13.00% | 13.42% | 13.31% | 13.06% | 13.18% | 13.04% | 13.83% | 13.36% | 13.01% | 14.57% | 15.63% | 16.59% | 18.37% | 18.31% | 17.05% | 18.93% | 16.95% | 16.82% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.95% | 8.03% | 8.18% | 8.84% | 9.09% | 11.68% | 11.47% | 11.49% | 12.23% | 10.23% | 10.44% | 11.60% | 12.15% | 12.92% | 14.00% | 13.76% | 12.79% | 11.20% | 11.83% | 12.20% |
| Return on total capital | 17.22% | 15.37% | 15.66% | 16.58% | 17.25% | 21.25% | 20.81% | 21.26% | 23.60% | 20.30% | 25.62% | 23.01% | 26.52% | 26.47% | 29.66% | 28.59% | 28.72% | 25.04% | 25.27% | 26.43% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 26.34% | 25.56% | 26.64% | 30.49% | 31.83% | 43.79% | 44.07% | 44.72% | 48.00% | 44.05% | 37.80% | 41.59% | 45.11% | 49.87% | 57.32% | 63.01% | 60.41% | 57.72% | 70.62% | 86.27% |
Based on the profitability ratios of BWX Technologies Inc provided in the table, we can observe the following trends:
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been relatively stable over the quarters, ranging from 11.30% to 12.13%. This ratio indicates that the company is generating operating profits efficiently relative to its total assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) shows a slight decrease over the quarters, fluctuating between 8.03% and 9.09%. This ratio reflects the overall profitability of the company in generating earnings from its assets.
3. Return on total capital has also maintained consistency, with values ranging from 16.61% to 17.92%. This ratio assesses the company's ability to generate profits from both debt and equity investments.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has shown some variability, with values ranging from 25.56% to 44.72%. This ratio demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders.
Overall, BWX Technologies Inc has shown stability in its profitability ratios, with Operating ROA and Return on Total Capital maintaining consistent levels, while ROA and ROE exhibit some fluctuations. These ratios collectively suggest that the company has been effective in generating profits both operationally and for its shareholders, despite minor variations in performance across quarters.