LDOS:NYE-Leidos Holdings Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Information Technology Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 130.54

Change

+1.18 (+0.91)%

Market Cap

USD 7.46B

Volume

0.67M

Analyst Target

USD 118.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Leidos Holdings Inc is an applied technology company delivering solutions and services that leverage the power of data analytics, systems integration, and cybersecurity across three markets: national security, health, and engineering.

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JPST JPMorgan Ultra-Short Inco.. 0.26 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+1.01%)

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FLAG 0.00 % 1.52 %

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NFO 0.00 % 0.60 %

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RNLC 0.00 % 0.60 %

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VETS 0.00 % 0.60 %

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KOMP SPDR Kensho New Economies.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.57 (+1.01%)

USD 1.80B
SHLD Global X Funds 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.31 (+1.01%)

USD 0.02B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Information Technology Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 20.60% 94% A 92% A
Dividend Return 0.35% 27% F 21% F
Total Return 20.95% 94% A 92% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 42.76% 85% B 88% B+
Dividend Return 0.81% 15% F 8% B-
Total Return 43.57% 79% B- 88% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 103.68% 81% B- 87% B+
Dividend Return 9.83% 50% F 37% F
Total Return 113.51% 86% B+ 86% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.60% 44% F 59% D-
Dividend Return 6.00% 44% F 55% F
Total Return 1.41% 31% F 35% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.56% 94% A 70% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 41.21% 66% D+ 68% D+
Market Capitalization 7.46B 73% C 89% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Information Technology Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 8.90 10% 7%
Price/Book Ratio 4.12 38% 21%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 14.85 40% 25%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 22.96 18% 10%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 4.83% 48% 39%
Return on Invested Capital 4.71% 47% 43%
Return on Assets 6.32% 68% 79%
Debt to Equity Ratio 111.02% 21% 31%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.