Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) — Stock Score Summary

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (71/100), and Momentum (19/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Leidos is a high-quality US defense IT provider with stable government cash flows. However, it lacks direct alignment with our 18-month macro themes and operates on low-margin government contracts that limit asymmetric upside.

Leidos Holdings, Inc. is a global science and technology solutions company primarily serving the U.S. government's defense, intelligence, homeland security, and civil agencies, alongside commercial health markets. Its competitive moat lies in deep domain expertise, a strong track record of securing and executing large-scale, complex government contracts, and advanced capabilities in areas such as cybersecurity, AI, and systems integration. Leidos is a prominent prime contractor for mission-critical national security and health programs.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$123.52
Market Cap$16.6B
P/E (TTM)11.41
P/E (Forward)9.47
Price/Book3.13
Return on Equity30.6%
Return on Invested Capital19.8%
Debt/Equity137.13
Gross Margin17.9%
Operating Margin12.2%
Revenue Growth3.7%
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow$1.2B

Leidos Holdings, Inc. operates in the Information Technology Services industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leidos Holdings, Inc.’s (LDOS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (71), and Momentum (19) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Leidos Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Leidos Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Leidos Holdings, Inc. in?
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Information Technology Services industry (United States).
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