LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:DRS • US52661A1088
Current stock price
45.86 USD
+1.34 (+3.01%)
At close:
45.35 USD
-0.51 (-1.11%)
Pre-Market:
This DRS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DRS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DRS was profitable.
- In the past year DRS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years DRS has been profitable.
- DRS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DRS's Return On Assets of 6.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DRS outperforms 72.15% of its industry peers.
- DRS has a Return On Equity of 10.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: DRS outperforms 62.03% of its industry peers.
- DRS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: DRS outperforms 73.42% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DRS is in line with the industry average of 9.20%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.88%) for DRS is below the current ROIC(8.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.2% | ||
| ROE | 10.18% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)5.19%
ROA(5y)7.78%
ROE(3y)8.58%
ROE(5y)12.17%
ROIC(3y)7.88%
ROIC(5y)12.39%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.62%, DRS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DRS has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.59%, DRS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- DRS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DRS has a Gross Margin of 23.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DRS outperforms 49.37% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DRS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.62% | ||
| GM | 23.82% |
OM growth 3Y-34.39%
OM growth 5Y5.86%
PM growth 3Y-20.28%
PM growth 5Y0.73%
GM growth 3Y3.72%
GM growth 5Y-8.5%
2. DRS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- DRS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DRS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, DRS has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, DRS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.81 indicates that DRS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.81, DRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DRS is 1.53, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DRS, only 1.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DRS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.53) than 93.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that DRS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.12, DRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC9.75%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that DRS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of DRS (1.89) is worse than 62.03% of its industry peers.
- DRS has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that DRS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of DRS (1.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. DRS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.28% over the past year.
- DRS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 53.45% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, DRS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.80% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 116.78% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.28%
EPS 3Y-18.05%
EPS 5Y53.45%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.8%
Revenue growth 3Y10.65%
Revenue growth 5Y116.78%
Sales Q2Q%8.05%
3.2 Future
- DRS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.96% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DRS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.21%
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.96%
Revenue Next Year8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. DRS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 40.23, the valuation of DRS can be described as expensive.
- 63.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- DRS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.17, DRS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DRS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DRS is cheaper than 63.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DRS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 67.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DRS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- DRS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.59
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.49%
5. DRS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DRS has a yearly dividend return of 0.77%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.36, DRS pays a better dividend. On top of this DRS pays more dividend than 87.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, DRS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- 34.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DRS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.53%
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.49%
DRS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
45.86
+1.34 (+3.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners27%
Inst Owner Change0.23%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change-9.4%
Market Cap12.19B
Revenue(TTM)3.65B
Net Income(TTM)278.00M
Analysts82.67
Price Target52.12 (13.65%)
Short Float %4.1%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP34.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-10 2026-03-10 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.52%
Min EPS beat(2)2.95%
Max EPS beat(2)12.09%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.4%
Min EPS beat(4)2.95%
Max EPS beat(4)20.01%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)16.12%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)18.36%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.54%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.38%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.53%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.91%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)363.62%
PT rev (1m)5.86%
PT rev (3m)8.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.17 | ||
| P/S | 3.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.31 | ||
| P/B | 4.47 | ||
| P/tB | 8.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.83 |
EPS(TTM)1.14
EY2.49%
EPS(NY)1.27
Fwd EY2.76%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY1.86%
OCF(TTM)1.38
OCFY3%
SpS13.72
BVpS10.27
TBVpS5.19
PEG (NY)3.59
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number16.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.2% | ||
| ROE | 10.18% | ||
| ROCE | 10.75% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.64% | ||
| OM | 9.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.62% | ||
| GM | 23.82% | ||
| FCFM | 6.22% |
ROA(3y)5.19%
ROA(5y)7.78%
ROE(3y)8.58%
ROE(5y)12.17%
ROIC(3y)7.88%
ROIC(5y)12.39%
ROICexc(3y)9.7%
ROICexc(5y)16.03%
ROICexgc(3y)21.42%
ROICexgc(5y)32.74%
ROCE(3y)9.69%
ROCE(5y)15.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-34.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.16%
OM growth 3Y-34.39%
OM growth 5Y5.86%
PM growth 3Y-20.28%
PM growth 5Y0.73%
GM growth 3Y3.72%
GM growth 5Y-8.5%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 149.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.81 |
F-Score8
WACC9.75%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)104.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.25%
Profit Quality(3y)85.1%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.28%
EPS 3Y-18.05%
EPS 5Y53.45%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y11.21%
EPS Next 2Y11.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.49%
EPS Next 5Y9.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.8%
Revenue growth 3Y10.65%
Revenue growth 5Y116.78%
Sales Q2Q%8.05%
Revenue Next Year8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y6.07%
EBIT growth 1Y16.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.41%
EBIT growth 5Y129.48%
EBIT Next Year44.76%
EBIT Next 3Y20.79%
EBIT Next 5Y19.33%
FCF growth 1Y22.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y35.06%
OCF growth 3Y123.01%
OCF growth 5Y151.88%
LEONARDO DRS INC / DRS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DRS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is LEONARDO DRS INC?
The financial health rating of LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) is 6 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) stock?
The dividend rating of LEONARDO DRS INC (DRS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.53%.