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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

483.67 USD
-4.33 (-0.89%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:12:21 PM
483.7 USD
+0.03 (+0.01%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:12:21 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. Both the profitability and the financial health of LMT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LMT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LMT had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

LMT's Return On Assets of 6.97% is fine compared to the rest 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.
LMT has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LMT outperforms 91.55% of its industry peers.
LMT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.86%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.86%) for LMT is well above the current ROIC(14.02%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200 300

1.3 Margins

LMT has a Profit Margin of 5.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LMT outperforms 59.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LMT has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.32%, LMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.52% of the companies in the same industry.
LMT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.25%, LMT is not doing good in the industry: 83.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LMT is creating value.
LMT has less shares outstanding than it did 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 a worse debt to assets ratio.
LMT Yearly Shares OutstandingLMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
LMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

LMT has an Altman-Z score of 3.19. This indicates that LMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.19, LMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.25% of the companies in the same industry.
LMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.83. This is a neutral value as LMT would need 4.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.83, LMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.65% of the companies in the same industry.
LMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.32, LMT is not doing good in the industry: 88.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.32
Debt/FCF 4.83
Altman-Z 3.19
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC9.91%
LMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.13, LMT is doing worse than 85.92% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that LMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LMT has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is in the lower half of the industry: LMT underperforms 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.55%.
LMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.03% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.88% in the last 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.82% on average over the next years.
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-19.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.27%
EPS Next 3Y4.58%
EPS Next 5Y4.82%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.25%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.57, LMT is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LMT is valued cheaper than 95.77% of the companies in the same industry.
LMT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LMT is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.37.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LMT is valued cheaper than 92.96% 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 23.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.57
Fwd PE 16.37
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

84.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LMT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LMT indicates a rather cheap valuation: LMT is cheaper than 91.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.37
EV/EBITDA 16.9
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)3.29
EPS Next 2Y3.27%
EPS Next 3Y4.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.39, 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 2.00, LMT pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%

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.
As LMT did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.21%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
LMT Yearly Dividends per shareLMT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

LMT pays out 74.05% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y3.27%
EPS Next 3Y4.58%
LMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (12/31/2025, 8:12:21 PM)

After market: 483.7 +0.03 (+0.01%)

483.67

-4.33 (-0.89%)

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 Cap111.92B
Revenue(TTM)73.35B
Net Income(TTM)4.20B
Analysts73.33
Price Target536.54 (10.93%)
Short Float %1.25%
Short Ratio2.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%
Yearly Dividend12.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.21%
DP74.05%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.35%
PT rev (3m)9.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.57
Fwd PE 16.37
P/S 1.53
P/FCF 24.37
P/OCF 17.59
P/B 18.11
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.9
EPS(TTM)29.19
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)29.55
Fwd EY6.11%
FCF(TTM)19.85
FCFY4.1%
OCF(TTM)27.49
OCFY5.68%
SpS316.98
BVpS26.71
TBVpS-30.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.29
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 3.19
F-Score5
WACC9.91%
ROIC/WACC1.41
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-19.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.27%
EPS Next 3Y4.58%
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 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.25%
Revenue Next 5Y2.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.6%
EBIT Next Year10.16%
EBIT Next 3Y10.84%
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.


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.


Can you provide the profitability details for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP?

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


How financially healthy is LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP?

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) is expected to decline by -19.09% in the next year.