In the world of growth stocks, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDINGS (NYSE:BAH) shines as a value proposition.

Uncover the potential of BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDINGS (NYSE:BAH), a growth stock that our stock screener found to be reasonably priced. BAH is excelling in growth aspects, maintaining a healthy financial position, and still offers an attractive valuation. We'll examine each aspect in detail.

Growth Analysis for BAH

To evaluate a stock's growth potential, ChartMill utilizes a Growth Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This comprehensive assessment considers various growth aspects, including historical and estimated EPS and revenue growth. BAH has achieved a 7 out of 10:

• The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.18% over the past year.
• Measured over the past years, BAH shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.79% on average per year.
• BAH shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 42.57%.
• BAH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.72% yearly.
• The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
• Based on estimates for the next years, BAH will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.52% on average per year.

Unpacking BAH's Valuation Rating

To assess a stock's valuation, ChartMill utilizes a Valuation Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This comprehensive assessment considers various valuation aspects, comparing price to earnings and cash flows, while factoring in profitability and growth. BAH has achieved a 5 out of 10:

• BAH is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
• Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BAH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
• When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAH to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.37), we can say BAH is valued slightly cheaper.
• 74.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
• Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BAH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BAH is cheaper than 71.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• The excellent profitability rating of BAH may justify a higher PE ratio.
• BAH's earnings are expected to grow with 13.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.

Assessing Health Metrics for BAH

ChartMill assigns a Health Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different health aspects like liquidity and solvency, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. BAH scores a 6 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 5.25 indicates that BAH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.25, BAH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
• BAH has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.00. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BAH would need 4.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
• BAH has a Current ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: BAH outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
• BAH's Quick ratio of 1.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BAH outperforms 61.45% of its industry peers.

A Closer Look at Profitability for BAH

ChartMill assigns a Profitability Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different profitability ratios and margins, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. BAH scores a 8 out of 10:

• BAH has a Return On Assets of 15.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BAH outperforms 90.36% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 85.10%, BAH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.56%, BAH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (23.56%) for BAH is above the 3 year average (13.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
• BAH has a Profit Margin of 7.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: BAH outperforms 72.29% of its industry peers.
• BAH has a Operating Margin of 11.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BAH outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
• BAH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• BAH has a Gross Margin of 54.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: BAH outperforms 66.27% of its industry peers.

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Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.