LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LDOS • US5253271028
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This LDOS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LDOS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LDOS was profitable.
- LDOS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years LDOS has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LDOS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LDOS (10.73%) is better than 82.56% of its industry peers.
- LDOS has a Return On Equity of 29.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LDOS outperforms 86.05% of its industry peers.
- LDOS has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: LDOS outperforms 77.91% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LDOS is in line with the industry average of 13.10%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (15.05%) for LDOS is above the 3 year average (13.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.73% | ||
| ROE | 29.45% | ||
| ROIC | 15.05% |
ROA(3y)7.29%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)20.87%
ROE(5y)19.22%
ROIC(3y)13.33%
ROIC(5y)11.67%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.43%, LDOS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LDOS has grown nicely.
- LDOS's Operating Margin of 12.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LDOS outperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LDOS has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 18.04%, LDOS is not doing good in the industry: 76.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LDOS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.43% | ||
| GM | 18.04% |
OM growth 3Y15.82%
OM growth 5Y7.76%
PM growth 3Y21.01%
PM growth 5Y10.55%
GM growth 3Y7.62%
GM growth 5Y5.02%
2. LDOS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- LDOS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LDOS has less shares outstanding
- LDOS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LDOS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LDOS has an Altman-Z score of 3.86. This indicates that LDOS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LDOS has a Altman-Z score of 3.86. This is in the better half of the industry: LDOS outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LDOS is 2.86, which is a good value as it means it would take LDOS, 2.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LDOS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.86. This is in the better half of the industry: LDOS outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
- LDOS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94. This is a neutral value indicating LDOS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- LDOS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.94. This is in the lower half of the industry: LDOS underperforms 70.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.89
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- LDOS has a Current Ratio of 1.70. This is a normal value and indicates that LDOS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LDOS has a Current ratio (1.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LDOS has a Quick Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that LDOS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.58, LDOS is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 |
3. LDOS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.32% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, LDOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.07% in the last year.
- LDOS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.32%
EPS 3Y22.14%
EPS 5Y15.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.07%
Revenue growth 3Y6.06%
Revenue growth 5Y6.91%
Sales Q2Q%-3.62%
3.2 Future
- LDOS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.53% yearly.
- LDOS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.67%
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. LDOS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.25, which indicates a correct valuation of LDOS.
- LDOS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LDOS is cheaper than 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- LDOS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- LDOS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.78.
- 70.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LDOS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- LDOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LDOS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LDOS is cheaper than 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LDOS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LDOS is cheaper than 73.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of LDOS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.61
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.53%
5. LDOS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LDOS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%.
- LDOS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.86.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LDOS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LDOS has a limited annual growth rate of 4.49%.
- LDOS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- LDOS has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.49%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
- LDOS pays out 14.57% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- LDOS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP14.57%
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.53%
LDOS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
158.87
-0.6 (-0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners80.8%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change8.23%
Market Cap20.08B
Revenue(TTM)17.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.45B
Analysts74.78
Price Target216.18 (36.07%)
Short Float %3%
Short Ratio3.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.49%
DP14.57%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.43)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.05%
Min EPS beat(2)3.83%
Max EPS beat(2)10.27%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.27%
Min EPS beat(4)3.83%
Max EPS beat(4)18.49%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)17.43%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.5%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.7%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.36%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.36%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.52%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.74%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.62%
PT rev (1m)-0.65%
PT rev (3m)-3.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.47 | ||
| P/B | 4.08 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.91 |
EPS(TTM)11.99
EY7.55%
EPS(NY)12.43
Fwd EY7.82%
FCF(TTM)12.86
FCFY8.09%
OCF(TTM)13.85
OCFY8.72%
SpS135.88
BVpS38.9
TBVpS-14.91
PEG (NY)3.61
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number102.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.73% | ||
| ROE | 29.45% | ||
| ROCE | 19.69% | ||
| ROIC | 15.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 58.22% | ||
| OM | 12.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.43% | ||
| GM | 18.04% | ||
| FCFM | 9.46% |
ROA(3y)7.29%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)20.87%
ROE(5y)19.22%
ROIC(3y)13.33%
ROIC(5y)11.67%
ROICexc(3y)14.75%
ROICexc(5y)12.78%
ROICexgc(3y)59.11%
ROICexgc(5y)66.36%
ROCE(3y)17.44%
ROCE(5y)15.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.59%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.02%
OM growth 3Y15.82%
OM growth 5Y7.76%
PM growth 3Y21.01%
PM growth 5Y10.55%
GM growth 3Y7.62%
GM growth 5Y5.02%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 112.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
F-Score8
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC1.89
Cap/Depr(3y)52.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.92%
Profit Quality(3y)230.92%
Profit Quality(5y)188.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.32%
EPS 3Y22.14%
EPS 5Y15.47%
EPS Q2Q%16.46%
EPS Next Y3.67%
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.07%
Revenue growth 3Y6.06%
Revenue growth 5Y6.91%
Sales Q2Q%-3.62%
Revenue Next Year2.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.7%
EBIT growth 3Y22.84%
EBIT growth 5Y15.2%
EBIT Next Year10.07%
EBIT Next 3Y5.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y30.73%
FCF growth 3Y23.49%
FCF growth 5Y7.14%
OCF growth 1Y25.72%
OCF growth 3Y20.83%
OCF growth 5Y5.58%
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC / LDOS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LDOS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LDOS.
What is the valuation status for LDOS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LDOS stock?
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LDOS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) is 13.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.08.
Is the dividend of LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.57%.