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
- LDOS had positive earnings in the past year.
- LDOS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LDOS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- LDOS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.73%, LDOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- LDOS has a Return On Equity of 29.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LDOS outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LDOS (15.05%) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
- LDOS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.33%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.58%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (13.33%) for LDOS is below the current ROIC(15.05%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- LDOS's Profit Margin of 8.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LDOS outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- LDOS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.23%, LDOS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- LDOS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LDOS (18.04%) is worse than 75.86% of its industry peers.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LDOS is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LDOS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LDOS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- LDOS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.91 indicates that LDOS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.91, LDOS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 65.52% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.94, LDOS is doing worse than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC8.04%
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.
- The Current ratio of LDOS (1.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.58 indicates that LDOS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of LDOS (1.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 |
3. LDOS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LDOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.32%, which is quite good.
- LDOS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.47% yearly.
- LDOS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.07%.
- Measured over the past years, LDOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.91% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, LDOS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.53% on average per year.
- LDOS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.67%
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.41%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. LDOS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.83, the valuation of LDOS can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LDOS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. LDOS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.34, the valuation of LDOS can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LDOS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LDOS is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LDOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LDOS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LDOS is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LDOS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LDOS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- LDOS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.77
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.53%
5. LDOS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%, LDOS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- LDOS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.78.
- 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 | 1.04% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LDOS has a limited annual growth rate of 4.49%.
- LDOS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- LDOS pays out 14.57% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LDOS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP14.57%
EPS Next 2Y4.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.53%
LDOS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
165.87
-0.08 (-0.05%)
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 Change0.07%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change8.13%
Market Cap20.96B
Revenue(TTM)17.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.45B
Analysts77.27
Price Target217.6 (31.19%)
Short Float %2.4%
Short Ratio2.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.49%
DP14.57%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
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)-2.29%
PT rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.98 | ||
| P/B | 4.26 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
EPS(TTM)11.99
EY7.23%
EPS(NY)12.43
Fwd EY7.49%
FCF(TTM)12.86
FCFY7.75%
OCF(TTM)13.85
OCFY8.35%
SpS135.88
BVpS38.9
TBVpS-14.91
PEG (NY)3.77
PEG (5Y)0.89
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 | 3.91 |
F-Score8
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC1.87
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 Year2.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y3.41%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC?
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) is 13.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.26.
What is the financial health of LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) stock?
The financial health rating of LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) is 6 / 10.