BWX Technologies Competitors

CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) and BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares CDW and BWX Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

CDW has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BWX Technologies has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for CDW and BWX Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.

CDW currently has a consensus target price of $151.4286, suggesting a potential downside of 16.22%. BWX Technologies has a consensus target price of $72.75, suggesting a potential upside of 8.02%. Given BWX Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BWX Technologies is more favorable than CDW.

Dividends

CDW pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. BWX Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. CDW pays out 26.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BWX Technologies pays out 32.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CDW has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and BWX Technologies has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

91.4% of CDW shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of BWX Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of CDW shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of BWX Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares CDW and BWX Technologies' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

CDW has higher revenue and earnings than BWX Technologies. BWX Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CDW, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

CDW beats BWX Technologies on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) and BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Zscaler and BWX Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Zscaler currently has a consensus price target of $195.8889, suggesting a potential upside of 5.27%. BWX Technologies has a consensus price target of $72.75, suggesting a potential upside of 8.02%. Given BWX Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BWX Technologies is more favorable than Zscaler.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

42.2% of Zscaler shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of BWX Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.8% of Zscaler shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of BWX Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Zscaler has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BWX Technologies has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Zscaler and BWX Technologies' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

BWX Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Zscaler. Zscaler is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BWX Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Zscaler and BWX Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

BWX Technologies beats Zscaler on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) and BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

92.0% of EPAM Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of BWX Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of EPAM Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of BWX Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

EPAM Systems has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BWX Technologies has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares EPAM Systems and BWX Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares EPAM Systems and BWX Technologies' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

EPAM Systems has higher revenue and earnings than BWX Technologies. BWX Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than EPAM Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for EPAM Systems and BWX Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

EPAM Systems currently has a consensus price target of $381.0833, indicating a potential downside of 14.73%. BWX Technologies has a consensus price target of $72.75, indicating a potential upside of 8.02%. Given BWX Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BWX Technologies is more favorable than EPAM Systems.

Summary

EPAM Systems beats BWX Technologies on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Canon (NYSE:CAJ) and BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Dividends

Canon pays an annual dividend of $0.57 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. BWX Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Canon pays out 53.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BWX Technologies pays out 32.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. BWX Technologies has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

1.2% of Canon shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of BWX Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of BWX Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Canon and BWX Technologies' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Canon has higher revenue and earnings than BWX Technologies. Canon is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BWX Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Canon and BWX Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

BWX Technologies has a consensus price target of $72.75, indicating a potential upside of 8.02%. Given BWX Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BWX Technologies is more favorable than Canon.

Profitability

This table compares Canon and BWX Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Canon has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its share price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BWX Technologies has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

BWX Technologies beats Canon on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ:MXIM) and BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

86.0% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of BWX Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Maxim Integrated Products shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of BWX Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and BWX Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Maxim Integrated Products and BWX Technologies' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Maxim Integrated Products has higher revenue and earnings than BWX Technologies. BWX Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Maxim Integrated Products, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Maxim Integrated Products has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BWX Technologies has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Maxim Integrated Products and BWX Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.

Maxim Integrated Products currently has a consensus target price of $75.00, suggesting a potential downside of 18.99%. BWX Technologies has a consensus target price of $72.75, suggesting a potential upside of 8.02%. Given BWX Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BWX Technologies is more favorable than Maxim Integrated Products.

Summary

Maxim Integrated Products beats BWX Technologies on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) and Fortive (NYSE:FTV) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Profitability

This table compares BWX Technologies and Fortive's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

BWX Technologies has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fortive has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its share price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

BWX Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Fortive pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. BWX Technologies pays out 32.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortive pays out 8.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. BWX Technologies has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Fortive has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for BWX Technologies and Fortive, as reported by MarketBeat.

BWX Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $72.75, suggesting a potential upside of 8.02%. Fortive has a consensus price target of $77.9231, suggesting a potential upside of 7.39%. Given BWX Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe BWX Technologies is more favorable than Fortive.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares BWX Technologies and Fortive's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Fortive has higher revenue and earnings than BWX Technologies. Fortive is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BWX Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

96.1% of BWX Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.7% of Fortive shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of BWX Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of Fortive shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.