BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,747,060 2,618,940 2,501,380 2,293,500 1,908,910
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 933,351 748,310 637,175 617,766 404,106
Financial leverage ratio 2.94 3.50 3.93 3.71 4.72

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,747,060K ÷ $933,351K
= 2.94

The financial leverage ratio of BWX Technologies Inc has exhibited a decreasing trend over the past five years. It stood at 4.72 in 2019 and has since decreased to 2.94 in 2023. This indicates a reduction in the firm's dependence on debt financing to support its operations and investments. A lower financial leverage ratio suggests a lower level of financial risk and a stronger financial position for the company. Overall, the declining trend in the financial leverage ratio of BWX Technologies Inc reflects a more conservative approach towards capital structure management, potentially enhancing the company's financial stability and resilience.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
2.94
Brunswick Corporation
BC
2.98
Cummins Inc
CMI
3.62