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LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DRS - US52661A1088 - Common Stock

34.3 USD
+0.34 (+1%)
Last: 12/10/2025, 12:39:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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DRS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 72 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. DRS is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. DRS is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make DRS a good candidate for growth investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DRS was profitable.
In the past year DRS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DRS has always been profitable.
DRS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
DRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

DRS has a Return On Assets of 6.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: DRS outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
DRS has a better Return On Equity (10.01%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.17%, DRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DRS is significantly above the industry average of 8.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.80%) for DRS is well above the current ROIC(9.17%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.24%
ROE 10.01%
ROIC 9.17%
ROA(3y)6.8%
ROA(5y)7.59%
ROE(3y)11.53%
ROE(5y)11.69%
ROIC(3y)14.8%
ROIC(5y)12.07%
DRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.43%, DRS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DRS has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 9.67%, DRS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.72% of the companies in the same industry.
DRS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.40%, DRS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
DRS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.67%
PM (TTM) 7.43%
GM 23.4%
OM growth 3Y-18.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-32.5%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-17.5%
GM growth 5Y-8.71%
DRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DRS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DRS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
DRS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DRS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DRS Yearly Shares OutstandingDRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
DRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

DRS has an Altman-Z score of 4.01. This indicates that DRS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
DRS has a Altman-Z score of 4.01. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DRS outperforms 52.78% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DRS is 1.32, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DRS, only 1.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DRS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.32) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
DRS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DRS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DRS outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 1.32
Altman-Z 4.01
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.78%
DRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

DRS has a Current Ratio of 2.00. This indicates that DRS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DRS's Current ratio of 2.00 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DRS outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
DRS has a Quick Ratio of 1.63. This is a normal value and indicates that DRS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DRS has a better Quick ratio (1.63) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2
Quick Ratio 1.63
DRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.44% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, DRS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 23.42% on average per year.
DRS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.27%.
Measured over the past years, DRS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 135.87% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.44%
EPS 3Y23.42%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.27%
Revenue growth 3Y202.18%
Revenue growth 5Y135.87%
Sales Q2Q%18.23%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
DRS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.65%
EPS Next 2Y16.26%
EPS Next 3Y14.38%
EPS Next 5Y12.13%
Revenue Next Year12.25%
Revenue Next 2Y9.42%
Revenue Next 3Y8.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.27%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B
DRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.18, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DRS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DRS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DRS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.00, the valuation of DRS can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DRS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DRS is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.51. DRS is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.18
Fwd PE 27
DRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DRS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DRS is cheaper than 68.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DRS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DRS is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.43
EV/EBITDA 20.77
DRS Per share dataDRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DRS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DRS may justify a higher PE ratio.
DRS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.26%
EPS Next 3Y14.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DRS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.12, DRS pays a better dividend. On top of this DRS pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, DRS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.05%

5.2 History

DRS is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DRS Yearly Dividends per shareDRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

DRS pays out 27.17% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.17%
EPS Next 2Y16.26%
EPS Next 3Y14.38%
DRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
DRS Dividend Payout.DRS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DRS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LEONARDO DRS INC

NASDAQ:DRS (12/10/2025, 12:39:01 PM)

34.3

+0.34 (+1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners26.55%
Inst Owner Change4.61%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-6.72%
Market Cap9.12B
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)265.00M
Analysts81.43
Price Target48.25 (40.67%)
Short Float %3.45%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.05%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP27.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-18 2025-11-18 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.75%
Min EPS beat(2)2.95%
Max EPS beat(2)6.54%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.97%
Min EPS beat(4)2.95%
Max EPS beat(4)20.01%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)15.04%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)19.34%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.38%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.45%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.83%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)363.31%
PT rev (1m)-3.91%
PT rev (3m)-3.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.18
Fwd PE 27
P/S 2.56
P/FCF 34.43
P/OCF 23.76
P/B 3.45
P/tB 7.04
EV/EBITDA 20.77
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)1.27
Fwd EY3.7%
FCF(TTM)1
FCFY2.9%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY4.21%
SpS13.42
BVpS9.95
TBVpS4.87
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.24%
ROE 10.01%
ROCE 10.91%
ROIC 9.17%
ROICexc 10.17%
ROICexgc 19.32%
OM 9.67%
PM (TTM) 7.43%
GM 23.4%
FCFM 7.43%
ROA(3y)6.8%
ROA(5y)7.59%
ROE(3y)11.53%
ROE(5y)11.69%
ROIC(3y)14.8%
ROIC(5y)12.07%
ROICexc(3y)17.19%
ROICexc(5y)16.27%
ROICexgc(3y)41.83%
ROICexgc(5y)31.06%
ROCE(3y)17.68%
ROCE(5y)14.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.24%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.58%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-18.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-32.5%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-17.5%
GM growth 5Y-8.71%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 1.32
Debt/EBITDA 0.75
Cap/Depr 129.35%
Cap/Sales 3.33%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 87.87%
Profit Quality 100%
Current Ratio 2
Quick Ratio 1.63
Altman-Z 4.01
F-Score8
WACC9.78%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)88%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.44%
EPS 3Y23.42%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
EPS Next Y17.65%
EPS Next 2Y16.26%
EPS Next 3Y14.38%
EPS Next 5Y12.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.27%
Revenue growth 3Y202.18%
Revenue growth 5Y135.87%
Sales Q2Q%18.23%
Revenue Next Year12.25%
Revenue Next 2Y9.42%
Revenue Next 3Y8.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.27%
EBIT growth 1Y21.48%
EBIT growth 3Y145.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year40.29%
EBIT Next 3Y21.22%
EBIT Next 5Y15.64%
FCF growth 1Y357.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1338.71%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

LEONARDO DRS INC / DRS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DRS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DRS.


What is the valuation status of LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) stock?

LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of LEONARDO DRS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) is 31.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.45.


Is the dividend of LEONARDO DRS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.17%.