Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT) Stock Analysis
Verdict: BUY
Accelerating missile production and a record $230B backlog drive earnings growth — execution on fixed-price contracts remains the main swing risk.
Investment score: 66/100
Analysis as of
Is Lockheed Martin Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model sees LMT as an attractive long-term defensive allocation, supported by a record $230B backlog, accelerating missile production, and a compelling 7.1% FCF yield.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 72/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 68/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 75/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 65/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 75/100 (weight 15%)
Lockheed Martin Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for LMT
- Record $230 Billion Order Backlog
What speaks against LMT
- Fixed-Price Contract Cost Overruns
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMT | 19.5x | 1.6x | 13.6x | 11.8% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| GE | 36.6x | 6.4x | 26.6x | 35.4% | 17.7% | 2.6% |
| RTX | 32.5x | 2.7x | 17.6x | 20.3% | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| LMT.TO | 19.5x | 1.6x | 13.6x | 11.8% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| BA | 70.7x | 1.6x | 24.9x | 4.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% |
| GD | 20.3x | 1.7x | 14.4x | 15.4% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Peer median | 32.5x | 1.7x | 17.6x | 15.4% | 8.2% | 4.5% |
Frequently asked questions about Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT)
Is LMT stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Lockheed Martin Corp as BUY with an investment score of 66/100. The model sees LMT as an attractive long-term defensive allocation, supported by a record $230B backlog, accelerating missile production, and a compelling 7.1% FCF yield. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is LMT stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for LMT is BUY with an investment score of 66/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.