Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS) Stock Analysis

Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)

Deep valuation discount and high FCF yield offer a margin of safety, but negative analyst momentum suggests a 'falling knife' risk.

Investment score: 58/100

Analysis as of 2026-07-12

Is Leidos Holdings Inc stock worth reviewing? AI model thesis

LDOS is currently a value play trapped in a bearish technical breakdown. Fundamental strength in Health/Defense segments is overshadowed by analyst downgrades.

7-factor investment score

Valuation: 75/100 (weight 20%)
Financial Health: 65/100 (weight 15%)
Technical Momentum: 15/100 (weight 15%)
Earnings Quality: 85/100 (weight 15%)
Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
Analyst Consensus: 60/100 (weight 10%)
Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)

Leidos Holdings Inc opportunities and risks

What speaks for LDOS

Deep Relative Valuation Discount

What speaks against LDOS

Institutional Momentum Breakdown

Peers and competitors

Trailing-twelve-month ratios
Ticker	P/E	P/S	EV/EBITDA	Gross margin	Net margin	FCF yield
LDOS	9.7x	0.8x	8.3x	17.5%	8.2%	13.8%
EFX	29.1x	3.2x	13.4x	44.7%	11.1%	5.7%
ULS	50.2x	5.7x	23.2x	49.6%	11.2%	2.6%
J	38.6x	1.1x	20.2x	23.4%	2.9%	3.3%
J	38.6x	1.1x	20.2x	23.4%	2.9%	3.3%
TRU	20.6x	3.1x	11.4x	52.7%	14.9%	4.8%
Peer median	38.6x	3.1x	20.2x	44.7%	11.1%	3.3%

Frequently asked questions about Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS)

Is LDOS stock a good investment?

The cached TradeMates AI model rates Leidos Holdings Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. LDOS is currently a value play trapped in a bearish technical breakdown. Fundamental strength in Health/Defense segments is overshadowed by analyst downgrades. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.

Is LDOS stock a buy?

The TradeMates model verdict for LDOS is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.