LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LMT • US5398301094
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607.49 USD
-3.61 (-0.59%)
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This LMT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LMT Profitability Analysis
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years LMT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.38%, LMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- LMT has a better Return On Equity (74.65%) than 96.25% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.14%, LMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LMT is significantly above the industry average of 9.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.38% | ||
| ROE | 74.65% | ||
| ROIC | 18.14% |
ROA(3y)10.39%
ROA(5y)10.88%
ROE(3y)86.72%
ROE(5y)75.93%
ROIC(3y)18.43%
ROIC(5y)19.09%
1.3 Margins
- LMT has a Profit Margin of 6.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: LMT outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LMT has declined.
- LMT has a better Operating Margin (10.35%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LMT has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 10.24%, LMT is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LMT has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.69% | ||
| GM | 10.24% |
OM growth 3Y-6.42%
OM growth 5Y-4.83%
PM growth 3Y-8.36%
PM growth 5Y-8.54%
GM growth 3Y-6.95%
GM growth 5Y-5.06%
2. LMT Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for LMT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LMT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- LMT has an Altman-Z score of 3.64. This indicates that LMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LMT has a Altman-Z score of 3.64. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LMT outperforms 48.75% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LMT is 3.14, which is a good value as it means it would take LMT, 3.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LMT's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LMT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- LMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- LMT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.05. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LMT underperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC10.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- LMT has a Current Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that LMT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LMT (1.09) is worse than 86.25% of its industry peers.
- LMT has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a bad value and indicates that LMT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.94, LMT is not doing good in the industry: 77.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. LMT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.47% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.04% on average over the past years.
- LMT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.64%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.79% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.47%
EPS 3Y10.07%
EPS 5Y3.04%
EPS Q2Q%-3.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.38%
Revenue growth 5Y2.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.12%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LMT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.77% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.46% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.38%
EPS Next 2Y5.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPS Next 5Y6.77%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
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 accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. LMT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.98, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LMT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LMT indicates a rather cheap valuation: LMT is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LMT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.10, LMT is valued on the expensive side.
- LMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LMT is cheaper than 88.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- LMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.95.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LMT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LMT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.75 |
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 decent profitability rating of LMT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.79
PEG (5Y)6.89
EPS Next 2Y5.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
5. LMT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%.
- LMT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.35. LMT pays more dividend than 98.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LMT pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LMT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.46%!
- LMT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- As LMT did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LMT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LMT is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.41%
EPS Next 2Y5.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
LMT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
607.49
-3.61 (-0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Inst Owners74.86%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change-3.22%
Market Cap140.00B
Revenue(TTM)75.05B
Net Income(TTM)5.02B
Analysts69.66
Price Target677.41 (11.51%)
Short Float %1.03%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
Yearly Dividend13.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
DP62.41%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (3.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.59%
Min EPS beat(2)8.18%
Max EPS beat(2)28.99%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.75%
Min EPS beat(4)8.18%
Max EPS beat(4)28.99%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.8%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.96%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.35%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.35%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.5%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.95%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.22%
PT rev (1m)0.97%
PT rev (3m)26.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.1 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.36 | ||
| P/B | 20.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.75 |
EPS(TTM)28.95
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)30.22
Fwd EY4.97%
FCF(TTM)29.97
FCFY4.93%
OCF(TTM)37.13
OCFY6.11%
SpS325.64
BVpS29.16
TBVpS-38.61
PEG (NY)4.79
PEG (5Y)6.89
Graham Number137.827 (-77.31%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.38% | ||
| ROE | 74.65% | ||
| ROCE | 21.28% | ||
| ROIC | 18.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.5% | ||
| OM | 10.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.69% | ||
| GM | 10.24% | ||
| FCFM | 9.2% |
ROA(3y)10.39%
ROA(5y)10.88%
ROE(3y)86.72%
ROE(5y)75.93%
ROIC(3y)18.43%
ROIC(5y)19.09%
ROICexc(3y)19.89%
ROICexc(5y)20.7%
ROICexgc(3y)36.22%
ROICexgc(5y)36.88%
ROCE(3y)21.61%
ROCE(5y)22.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.44%
OM growth 3Y-6.42%
OM growth 5Y-4.83%
PM growth 3Y-8.36%
PM growth 5Y-8.54%
GM growth 3Y-6.95%
GM growth 5Y-5.06%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 137.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.64 |
F-Score6
WACC10.1%
ROIC/WACC1.8
Cap/Depr(3y)108.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.37%
Profit Quality(3y)108.93%
Profit Quality(5y)111.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.47%
EPS 3Y10.07%
EPS 5Y3.04%
EPS Q2Q%-3.13%
EPS Next Y4.38%
EPS Next 2Y5.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPS Next 5Y6.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y4.38%
Revenue growth 5Y2.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.12%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
EBIT growth 1Y10.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.17%
EBIT Next Year48.04%
EBIT Next 3Y16.98%
EBIT Next 5Y13.2%
FCF growth 1Y30.66%
FCF growth 3Y4.05%
FCF growth 5Y1.49%
OCF growth 1Y22.73%
OCF growth 3Y3.13%
OCF growth 5Y0.9%
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP / LMT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LMT.
Can you provide the valuation status for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) stock?
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LMT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) is 20.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 20.83.
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 62.41%.