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LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LDOS - US5253271028 - Common Stock

190.92 USD
-3.78 (-1.94%)
Last: 1/20/2026, 4:20:02 PM
190.92 USD
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After Hours: 1/20/2026, 4:20:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LDOS. LDOS was compared to 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While LDOS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LDOS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LDOS was profitable.
  • In the past year LDOS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LDOS has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years LDOS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LDOS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLDOS 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 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • LDOS has a Return On Assets of 10.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LDOS outperforms 82.95% of its industry peers.
  • LDOS has a better Return On Equity (28.62%) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of LDOS (12.37%) is better than 78.41% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LDOS is below the industry average of 11.85%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.60%) for LDOS is below the current ROIC(12.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.38%
ROE 28.62%
ROIC 12.37%
ROA(3y)5.46%
ROA(5y)5.42%
ROE(3y)16.36%
ROE(5y)16.58%
ROIC(3y)9.6%
ROIC(5y)8.62%
LDOS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLDOS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of LDOS (8.11%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • LDOS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.78%, LDOS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LDOS has grown nicely.
  • LDOS's Gross Margin of 17.61% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LDOS is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LDOS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.78%
PM (TTM) 8.11%
GM 17.61%
OM growth 3Y8.76%
OM growth 5Y6.1%
PM growth 3Y11.14%
PM growth 5Y4.59%
GM growth 3Y4.63%
GM growth 5Y3.77%
LDOS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLDOS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LDOS is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LDOS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • LDOS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • LDOS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LDOS Yearly Shares OutstandingLDOS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
LDOS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLDOS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.12 indicates that LDOS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.12, LDOS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LDOS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.36. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LDOS would need 3.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • LDOS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LDOS outperforms 64.77% of its industry peers.
  • LDOS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94. This is a neutral value indicating LDOS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • LDOS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.94. This is in the lower half of the industry: LDOS underperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 3.36
Altman-Z 4.12
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC7.96%
LDOS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLDOS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.62 indicates that LDOS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LDOS has a Current ratio (1.62) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that LDOS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LDOS has a Quick ratio of 1.50. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LDOS outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.5
LDOS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLDOS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • LDOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.89%, which is quite good.
  • LDOS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.65% yearly.
  • LDOS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.48%.
  • Measured over the past years, LDOS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.89%
EPS 3Y15.63%
EPS 5Y14.65%
EPS Q2Q%4.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.47%
Sales Q2Q%6.66%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, LDOS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.98% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, LDOS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.52%
EPS Next 2Y10.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5Y6.98%
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%

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.
LDOS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLDOS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B
LDOS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLDOS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.46, the valuation of LDOS can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LDOS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LDOS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.21, the valuation of LDOS can be described as correct.
  • LDOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LDOS is cheaper than 69.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LDOS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
Fwd PE 15.21
LDOS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLDOS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LDOS is valued a bit cheaper than 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 73.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LDOS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.61
EV/EBITDA 12.23
LDOS Per share dataLDOS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of LDOS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y10.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • LDOS has a yearly dividend return of 0.89%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.41, LDOS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, LDOS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%

5.2 History

  • LDOS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • LDOS has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
LDOS Yearly Dividends per shareLDOS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

5.3 Sustainability

  • LDOS pays out 14.88% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.88%
EPS Next 2Y10.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
LDOS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLDOS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LDOS Dividend Payout.LDOS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LDOS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:LDOS (1/20/2026, 4:20:02 PM)

After market: 190.92 0 (0%)

190.92

-3.78 (-1.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-17
Inst Owners80.72%
Inst Owner Change0.43%
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner Change-0.94%
Market Cap24.41B
Revenue(TTM)17.33B
Net Income(TTM)1.41B
Analysts80
Price Target223.56 (17.1%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio2.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP14.88%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.38%
Min EPS beat(2)10.27%
Max EPS beat(2)18.49%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.87%
Min EPS beat(4)2.22%
Max EPS beat(4)18.49%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)18.44%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)15.14%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)11.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.36%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.53%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.39%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.11%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.74%
PT rev (1m)0.99%
PT rev (3m)15.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
Fwd PE 15.21
P/S 1.41
P/FCF 17.61
P/OCF 15.71
P/B 4.97
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.23
EPS(TTM)11.6
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)12.56
Fwd EY6.58%
FCF(TTM)10.84
FCFY5.68%
OCF(TTM)12.15
OCFY6.37%
SpS135.55
BVpS38.39
TBVpS-15.09
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)1.12
Graham Number100.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.38%
ROE 28.62%
ROCE 19.34%
ROIC 12.37%
ROICexc 13.64%
ROICexgc 47.71%
OM 11.78%
PM (TTM) 8.11%
GM 17.61%
FCFM 8%
ROA(3y)5.46%
ROA(5y)5.42%
ROE(3y)16.36%
ROE(5y)16.58%
ROIC(3y)9.6%
ROIC(5y)8.62%
ROICexc(3y)10.47%
ROICexc(5y)9.34%
ROICexgc(3y)58.39%
ROICexgc(5y)54.32%
ROCE(3y)15.01%
ROCE(5y)13.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.6%
OM growth 3Y8.76%
OM growth 5Y6.1%
PM growth 3Y11.14%
PM growth 5Y4.59%
GM growth 3Y4.63%
GM growth 5Y3.77%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 3.36
Debt/EBITDA 1.98
Cap/Depr 57.14%
Cap/Sales 0.97%
Interest Coverage 8.65
Cash Conversion 66.55%
Profit Quality 98.65%
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z 4.12
F-Score8
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC1.55
Cap/Depr(3y)50.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.08%
Profit Quality(3y)235.51%
Profit Quality(5y)202.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.89%
EPS 3Y15.63%
EPS 5Y14.65%
EPS Q2Q%4.1%
EPS Next Y17.52%
EPS Next 2Y10.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5Y6.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.47%
Sales Q2Q%6.66%
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y15.77%
EBIT growth 3Y15.99%
EBIT growth 5Y15.09%
EBIT Next Year23.81%
EBIT Next 3Y8.51%
EBIT Next 5Y6.89%
FCF growth 1Y73.68%
FCF growth 3Y10.27%
FCF growth 5Y7.37%
OCF growth 1Y58.57%
OCF growth 3Y10.52%
OCF growth 5Y7.01%

LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC / LDOS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LDOS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LDOS.


What is the valuation status for LDOS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC?

LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) is 16.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.97.


What is the financial health of LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) stock?

The financial health rating of LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) is 6 / 10.