Leidos Holdings, Inc. LDOS NYSE

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) has shown moderate revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $14.4B to $17.2B (average +6.1%/yr). Net income reached $1.5B, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +158.4%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 8.5%, which is moderate. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 17.7% (low), with a +3.2pp trend over the period. With a $20B market cap and MOAT composite score of 56/100, the company has a moderate competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (83/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 28-year history, the company was profitable in 27 of 28 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (45/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (56/100, Partial) — some competitive advantages are present but not dominant

Overall SharesGrow Score: 71/100 with 4/7 criteria passed.