Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY) — Stock Score Summary

Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 48/100 based on Quality (37/100), Value (18/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Mercury Systems is a key defense electronics supplier positioned to benefit from the structural reshoring of defense supply chains and increased military spending. However, it is currently a complex operational turnaround story with depressed margins and working capital issues, which violates our core Terry Smith rule against buying turnarounds.

Mercury Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of purpose-built, secure processing subsystems and components for the aerospace and defense industry. Its competitive advantage lies in deep expertise in trusted, ruggedized computing solutions and long-standing relationships with major defense prime contractors. The company delivers critical technology enabling next-generation sensor processing and mission computing capabilities.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$117.82
Market Cap$6.5B
P/E (Forward)76.93
Price/Book4.74
Return on Equity-1.0%
Return on Invested Capital-0.8%
Debt/Equity44.43
Gross Margin28.7%
Operating Margin3.2%
Revenue Growth11.5%
Free Cash Flow$97M

Mercury Systems, Inc. operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercury Systems, Inc.’s (MRCY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY) is 48/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (37), Value (18), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Mercury Systems, Inc. have an economic moat?
Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY) has a Quality factor score of 37/100. 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 Mercury Systems, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 48/100. 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 Mercury Systems, Inc. in?
Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).
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