BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 281,941 276,810 267,600 253,225 245,849 222,927 224,257 240,273 238,191 312,087 310,398 295,132 305,871 254,752 268,009 272,920 278,670 274,377 276,016 270,636
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,080,680 1,058,750 998,488 946,222 933,351 872,036 841,659 788,129 748,310 712,714 704,286 659,889 637,175 578,315 708,997 656,238 617,766 550,186 481,517 429,512
ROE 26.09% 26.14% 26.80% 26.76% 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%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $281,941K ÷ $1,080,680K
= 26.09%

The return on equity (ROE) for BWX Technologies Inc has shown a gradual decline from 63.01% as of March 31, 2020, to 26.09% as of December 31, 2024. This downward trend may indicate a decrease in the company's profitability relative to the shareholders' equity over the analyzed period.

The ROE peaked in March 2020, indicating strong profitability relative to the equity invested by shareholders at that time. However, there has been a consistent decline in ROE over subsequent quarters, suggesting potential challenges in generating returns for shareholders.

The company may be experiencing issues such as declining profits, inefficient use of assets, increasing debt levels, or other factors impacting profitability and shareholder value. It is essential for BWX Technologies Inc to closely monitor and address the factors contributing to the declining ROE to ensure sustained financial health and investor confidence.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
26.09%
Brunswick Corporation
BC
20.14%
Cummins Inc
CMI
29.32%