Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)vsLockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
$279.69
-0.70%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.34B
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$524.19
-1.12%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $120.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation generates 484% more annual revenue ($77.01B vs $13.19B). LMT leads profitability with a 8.2% profit margin vs 5.0%. HII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. HII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
HII
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
LMT
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-66.5%
Fair Value
$235.83
Current Price
$279.69
$43.86 premium
Margin of Safety
-48.6%
Fair Value
$352.84
Current Price
$524.19
$171.35 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 36.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 72 in profit
Earnings expanding 443.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
5.0% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 13.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HII
The strongest argument for HII centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LMT
The strongest argument for LMT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HII
The primary concerns for HII are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LMT
The primary concerns for LMT are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HII carries more volatility with a beta of 0.23 — expect wider price swings.
HII is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
LMT generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HII scores higher overall (71/100 vs 69/100) and 10.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is the largest military shipbuilding company in the United States as well as a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology company with worldwide interests. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C., area.
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