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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LMT - US5398301094 - Common Stock

480.25 USD
+5.37 (+1.13%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
480.5 USD
+0.25 (+0.05%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall LMT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LMT against 71 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. LMT has an average financial health and profitability rating. LMT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LMT was profitable.
In the past year LMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LMT has always been profitable.
LMT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LMT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLMT 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 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

LMT has a Return On Assets of 6.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: LMT outperforms 76.06% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 67.95%, LMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LMT (14.02%) is better than 91.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LMT is significantly above the industry average of 8.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.02%) for LMT is well below the 3 year average (18.86%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LMT had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.97%
ROE 67.95%
ROIC 14.02%
ROA(3y)11.21%
ROA(5y)11.9%
ROE(3y)82.45%
ROE(5y)83.72%
ROIC(3y)18.86%
ROIC(5y)19.56%
LMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200 300

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of LMT (5.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LMT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LMT has a Operating Margin of 8.32%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LMT outperforms 53.52% of its industry peers.
LMT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 8.25%, LMT is doing worse than 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
LMT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.32%
PM (TTM) 5.73%
GM 8.25%
OM growth 3Y-9.81%
OM growth 5Y-6.86%
PM growth 3Y-7.27%
PM growth 5Y-6.33%
GM growth 3Y-10.04%
GM growth 5Y-6.72%
LMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LMT is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LMT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LMT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LMT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
LMT Yearly Shares OutstandingLMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
LMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

LMT has an Altman-Z score of 3.17. This indicates that LMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LMT has a Altman-Z score of 3.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LMT outperforms 42.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LMT is 4.83, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LMT, 4.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LMT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.83) than 74.65% of its industry peers.
LMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.32, LMT is doing worse than 88.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.32
Debt/FCF 4.83
Altman-Z 3.17
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC10%
LMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that LMT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LMT (1.13) is worse than 85.92% of its industry peers.
LMT has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a bad value and indicates that LMT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LMT (0.97) is worse than 76.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 0.97
LMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.55% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.03% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.88% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, LMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.55%
EPS 3Y5.96%
EPS 5Y5.03%
EPS Q2Q%2.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.88%
Revenue growth 3Y1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y3.5%
Sales Q2Q%8.8%

3.2 Future

LMT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.82% yearly.
LMT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y4.49%
EPS Next 5Y4.82%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.23%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%

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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
LMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B
LMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.45, the valuation of LMT can be described as correct.
95.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LMT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LMT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.56.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.27, LMT is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LMT is valued cheaper than 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. LMT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.45
Fwd PE 16.27
LMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LMT is valued cheaper than 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LMT is valued cheaper than 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.2
EV/EBITDA 16.67
LMT Per share dataLMT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200 300

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of LMT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.27
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y4.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.91%, LMT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.40, LMT pays a better dividend. On top of this LMT pays more dividend than 98.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, LMT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.91%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of LMT grows each year by 7.21%, which is quite nice.
LMT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LMT has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.21%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
LMT Yearly Dividends per shareLMT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

74.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LMT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LMT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP74.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y4.49%
LMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
LMT Dividend Payout.LMT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LMT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP

NYSE:LMT (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 480.5 +0.25 (+0.05%)

480.25

+5.37 (+1.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
Inst Owners74.67%
Inst Owner Change-1.76%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-2.08%
Market Cap111.13B
Revenue(TTM)73.35B
Net Income(TTM)4.20B
Analysts73.33
Price Target544.88 (13.46%)
Short Float %1.27%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.91%
Yearly Dividend12.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.21%
DP74.05%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (3.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.11%
Min EPS beat(2)8.18%
Max EPS beat(2)12.03%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.06%
Min EPS beat(4)8.18%
Max EPS beat(4)14.24%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.1%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.81%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.83%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.08%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)0.49%
PT rev (3m)11.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.45
Fwd PE 16.27
P/S 1.52
P/FCF 24.2
P/OCF 17.47
P/B 17.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.67
EPS(TTM)29.19
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)29.52
Fwd EY6.15%
FCF(TTM)19.85
FCFY4.13%
OCF(TTM)27.49
OCFY5.72%
SpS316.98
BVpS26.71
TBVpS-30.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.27
Graham Number132.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.97%
ROE 67.95%
ROCE 16.37%
ROIC 14.02%
ROICexc 15.45%
ROICexgc 25.41%
OM 8.32%
PM (TTM) 5.73%
GM 8.25%
FCFM 6.26%
ROA(3y)11.21%
ROA(5y)11.9%
ROE(3y)82.45%
ROE(5y)83.72%
ROIC(3y)18.86%
ROIC(5y)19.56%
ROICexc(3y)20.04%
ROICexc(5y)21.1%
ROICexgc(3y)34.88%
ROICexgc(5y)36.6%
ROCE(3y)22.03%
ROCE(5y)22.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.57%
OM growth 3Y-9.81%
OM growth 5Y-6.86%
PM growth 3Y-7.27%
PM growth 5Y-6.33%
GM growth 3Y-10.04%
GM growth 5Y-6.72%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.32
Debt/FCF 4.83
Debt/EBITDA 2.63
Cap/Depr 105.05%
Cap/Sales 2.41%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.67%
Profit Quality 109.36%
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 0.97
Altman-Z 3.17
F-Score5
WACC10%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)115.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.48%
Profit Quality(3y)98.69%
Profit Quality(5y)102.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.55%
EPS 3Y5.96%
EPS 5Y5.03%
EPS Q2Q%2.21%
EPS Next Y-18.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y4.49%
EPS Next 5Y4.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.88%
Revenue growth 3Y1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y3.5%
Sales Q2Q%8.8%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.23%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.6%
EBIT Next Year10.1%
EBIT Next 3Y10.85%
EBIT Next 5Y7.61%
FCF growth 1Y-20.85%
FCF growth 3Y-11.77%
FCF growth 5Y-1.93%
OCF growth 1Y-14.99%
OCF growth 3Y-8.9%
OCF growth 5Y-0.95%

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP / LMT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LMT.


What is the valuation status for LMT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of LMT stock?

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) stock?

The financial health rating of LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) stock?

The dividend rating of LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.05%.