BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDINGS (BAH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BAH - US0995021062 - Common Stock
109.86 USD
+0.42 (+0.38%)
Overall BAH gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BAH against 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. BAH scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BAH is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. BAH also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, BAH could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BAH was profitable.
In the past year BAH had a positive cash flow from operations.
BAH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BAH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BAH has a better Return On Assets (16.72%) than 93.83% of its industry peers.
BAH's Return On Equity of 112.58% is amongst the best of the industry. BAH outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 21.24%, BAH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BAH is above the industry average of 12.68%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.43%) for BAH is below the current ROIC(21.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.72% | ||
| ROE | 112.58% | ||
| ROIC | 21.24% |
ROA(3y)8.66%
ROA(5y)8.94%
ROE(3y)59.1%
ROE(5y)55.63%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)14.48%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of BAH (8.04%) is better than 79.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BAH has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.44%, BAH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.84% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BAH has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BAH (54.29%) is better than 67.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BAH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.04% | ||
| GM | 54.29% |
OM growth 3Y4.05%
OM growth 5Y3.29%
PM growth 3Y11.88%
PM growth 5Y3.79%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BAH is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BAH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BAH has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BAH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BAH has an Altman-Z score of 4.99. This indicates that BAH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BAH (4.99) is better than 82.72% of its industry peers.
BAH has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.03. This is a neutral value as BAH would need 4.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BAH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAH outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
BAH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.66. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.66, BAH is not doing good in the industry: 87.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.99 |
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC7.86%
2.3 Liquidity
BAH has a Current Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that BAH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BAH has a better Current ratio (1.78) than 67.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.78 indicates that BAH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BAH has a Quick ratio of 1.78. This is in the better half of the industry: BAH outperforms 67.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.22% 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 14.91% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 36.12% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 9.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.22%
EPS 3Y14.68%
EPS 5Y14.91%
EPS Q2Q%7.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.6%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BAH will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.23% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.48%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.03, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BAH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BAH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BAH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
BAH is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.46.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BAH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. BAH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BAH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAH is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BAH does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
BAH has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)11.47
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.02%, BAH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.25, BAH pays a better dividend. On top of this BAH pays more dividend than 82.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, BAH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BAH grows each year by 14.89%, which is quite nice.
BAH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BAH has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.89%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
BAH pays out 22.65% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
BAH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.65%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
NYSE:BAH (8/26/2025, 1:58:01 PM)
109.86
+0.42 (+0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.64%
Inst Owner Change-7.18%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap13.54B
Analysts69.47
Price Target129.22 (17.62%)
Short Float %4.69%
Short Ratio2.88
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.89%
DP22.65%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.65%
Min EPS beat(2)0.21%
Max EPS beat(2)1.1%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.74%
Min EPS beat(4)0.21%
Max EPS beat(4)20.49%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.87%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.57%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.05%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.35%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.88%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.25%
PT rev (1m)-0.4%
PT rev (3m)-6.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.59 | ||
| P/B | 12.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.74 |
EPS(TTM)6.45
EY5.87%
EPS(NY)7.1
Fwd EY6.47%
FCF(TTM)8.01
FCFY7.29%
OCF(TTM)8.73
OCFY7.95%
SpS120.92
BVpS8.64
TBVpS-15.33
PEG (NY)11.47
PEG (5Y)1.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.72% | ||
| ROE | 112.58% | ||
| ROCE | 28.76% | ||
| ROIC | 21.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 65.84% | ||
| OM | 10.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.04% | ||
| GM | 54.29% | ||
| FCFM | 6.62% |
ROA(3y)8.66%
ROA(5y)8.94%
ROE(3y)59.1%
ROE(5y)55.63%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)14.48%
ROICexc(3y)17.64%
ROICexc(5y)17.09%
ROICexgc(3y)54.98%
ROICexgc(5y)51.63%
ROCE(3y)20.9%
ROCE(5y)19.61%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.08%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.34%
OM growth 3Y4.05%
OM growth 5Y3.29%
PM growth 3Y11.88%
PM growth 5Y3.79%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 82.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.99 |
F-Score7
WACC7.86%
ROIC/WACC2.7
Cap/Depr(3y)48.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.87%
Profit Quality(3y)108.41%
Profit Quality(5y)114.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.22%
EPS 3Y14.68%
EPS 5Y14.91%
EPS Q2Q%7.25%
EPS Next Y1.48%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y6.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.6%
Revenue Next Year0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y49.02%
EBIT growth 3Y17.29%
EBIT growth 5Y13.55%
EBIT Next Year-1.47%
EBIT Next 3Y2.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y95.9%
FCF growth 3Y11.54%
FCF growth 5Y16.57%
OCF growth 1Y86.49%
OCF growth 3Y11.06%
OCF growth 5Y12.85%