Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vsSmith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI)
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$524.19
-1.12%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $120.98B
SWBI
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
$13.15
-1.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $577.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation generates 13868% more annual revenue ($77.01B vs $551.36M). LMT leads profitability with a 8.2% profit margin vs 4.4%. SWBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. LMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LMT
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
SWBI
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-48.6%
Fair Value
$352.84
Current Price
$524.19
$171.35 premium
Margin of Safety
+3.6%
Fair Value
$12.23
Current Price
$13.15
$0.92 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Revenue surging 32.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 86.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : SWBI
The strongest argument for SWBI centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 32.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : SWBI
The primary concerns for SWBI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LMT profiles as a value stock while SWBI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SWBI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
SWBI is growing revenue faster at 32.3% — sustainability is the question.
LMT generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LMT scores higher overall (69/100 vs 66/100) and 10.5% 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.
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.
Visit Website →Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells firearms worldwide. The company is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Compare with Other AEROSPACE & DEFENSE Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?