HII
BULLISH
$358.4
Live
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. · NYSE
Target $407.09
(+13.6%)
$215.05
52W Range
$460.0
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$14.11B
P/E
23.3
ROE
12.4%
Profit margin
4.8%
Debt/Equity
0.59
Dividend yield
1.54%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
HII presents a stable financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a significant gap between its defensive Graham Number ($211.51) and its growth-based Intrinsic Value ($453.71). While the technical trend is currently bearish (0/100), the company demonstrates strong fundamental momentum with 28.1% YoY earnings growth and a consistent track record of beating EPS estimates. The current price of $358.40 represents a reasonable entry point relative to the intrinsic value and analyst target of $407.09, though thin profit margins remain a structural concern.
Key Strengths
Strong earnings growth (28.1% YoY) and revenue growth (15.7% YoY)
Consistent history of EPS beats (3 of last 4 quarters)
Manageable leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59
Significant upside potential relative to Intrinsic Value ($453.71)
Strong long-term price performance (5Y Change: +90.3%)
Key Risks
Very thin profit margins (4.85%) leaving little room for operational error
Bearish short-term technical trend (0/100 score)
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates only 'stable' rather than 'strong' financial health
Current price trades at a significant premium to the Graham Number ($211.51)
High dependency on government defense spending and contract cycles
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$398.5
+11.2% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
69
Strong
60
88
82
50
65
AI Verdict
Strong fundamental growth offset by technical weakness and thin margins.
Key drivers: EPS Growth, Intrinsic Value Gap, Analyst Targets, Technical Downtrend
Confidence
80%
Value
60/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E (17.61) is attractive
- PEG ratio (1.24) suggests fair valuation relative to growth
Watchpoints
- Price is 69% above the Graham Number
Future
88/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY earnings growth (28.1%)
- Positive analyst target price ($407.09)
Watchpoints
- Short-term price momentum is negative
Past
82/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Impressive 1Y return (+59.9%)
- Consistent earnings surprise history
Watchpoints
- Recent 1-week decline of 8.6%
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity (0.59)
- Current ratio above 1.0
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9
- Altman Z-Score data unavailable
Dividend
65/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Sustainable payout ratio (35.28%)
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.54%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$358.4
Analyst Target
$407.09
Upside/Downside
+13.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HII and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-27
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
Primary
|
+90.3% | +89.6% | +59.9% | +19.7% | -6.1% | -8.6% |
|
LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+125.3% | +66.6% | +46.8% | +13.2% | -3.6% | +5.2% |
|
STRL
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
Peer
|
+2160.6% | +1158.9% | +230.5% | +30.4% | +10.1% | +3.9% |
|
GFL
GFL Environmental Inc.
Peer
|
+21.1% | +9.7% | -18.3% | -12.5% | +1.9% | +0.6% |
|
ALLE
Allegion plc
Peer
|
+58.8% | +52.9% | +26.2% | +0.8% | +3.7% | +1.1% |
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+90.3%
3Y
+89.6%
1Y
+59.9%
6M
+19.7%
1M
-6.1%
1W
-8.6%
LEC
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+125.3%
3Y
+66.6%
1Y
+46.8%
6M
+13.2%
1M
-3.6%
1W
+5.2%
STR
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+2160.6%
3Y
+1158.9%
1Y
+230.5%
6M
+30.4%
1M
+10.1%
1W
+3.9%
GFL
GFL Environmental Inc.
Peer
5Y
+21.1%
3Y
+9.7%
1Y
-18.3%
6M
-12.5%
1M
+1.9%
1W
+0.6%
ALL
Allegion plc
Peer
5Y
+58.8%
3Y
+52.9%
1Y
+26.2%
6M
+0.8%
1M
+3.7%
1W
+1.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
23.3
Forward P/E
17.61
PEG Ratio
1.24
P/B Ratio
2.77
P/S Ratio
1.13
EV/Revenue
1.3
EV/EBITDA
14.4
Market Cap
$14.11B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
4.85%
Operating Margin
5.93%
Gross Margin
12.7%
ROE
12.42%
ROA
4.02%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+15.7%
Earnings Growth
+28.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+15.71%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+29.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.59
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.13
Good
Quick Ratio
1.04
Good
Cash/Share
$19.72
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$3.5B
Gross Margin
11.6%
Op. Margin
4.6%
Net Margin
4.6%
Total Assets
$12.7B
Liabilities
$7.7B
Equity
$5.1B
Debt/Equity
1.51x
Operating CF
$0.7B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.5B
FCF Yield
79%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-05
$4.04
+3.7% surprise
2025-10-30
$3.68
+9.4% surprise
2025-07-31
$3.86
+12.5% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing HII against 469 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 174 neutral, 256 bearish)
P/E Ratio
23.3
This Stock
vs
98.24
Sector Avg
-76.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
12.42%
This Stock
vs
-19.38%
Sector Avg
-164.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
4.85%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
-27.2%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.59
This Stock
vs
2.63
Sector Avg
-77.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
15.7%
This Stock
vs
71.29%
Sector Avg
-78.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.13
This Stock
vs
3.09
Sector Avg
-63.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $14.11B | 23.3 | 12.4% | 4.8% | $358.4 | |
|
LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $14.05B | 27.47 | 37.2% | 12.3% | $256.26 | Compare |
|
STRL
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $14.23B | 49.48 | 32.0% | 11.7% | $463.65 | Compare |
|
GFL
GFL Environmental Inc.
|
BEARISH | $14.32B | 96.76 | 3.3% | 58.0% | $39.67 | Compare |
|
ALLE
Allegion plc
|
NEUTRAL | $14.35B | 22.57 | 36.4% | 16.1% | $166.8 | Compare |
HII
Huntington...
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$14.1B
P/E
23.3
ROE
12.4%
Price
$358.4
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | WELCH JOHN K | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | SCHIEVELBEIN THOMAS C | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | O'SULLIVAN STEPHANIE L. | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | FALLER CRAIG S | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | DONALD KIRKLAND H | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | KELLY ANASTASI D | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | DENAULT LEO PAUL | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | HARKER VICTORIA D | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | STANAGE NICKIE LEE | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | JIMENEZ FRANK R | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | MCKIBBEN TRACY B. | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-04-01 | COLLINS AUGUSTUS L. | Director | Stock Award | 123 | $48,378 |
| 2026-03-31 | DENAULT LEO PAUL | Director | Stock Award | 106 | $40,269 |
| 2026-03-13 | WELCH JOHN K | Director | Stock Award | 25 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | SCHIEVELBEIN THOMAS C | Director | Stock Award | 75 | - |
WELCH JOHN K
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
SCHIEVELBEIN THOMAS C
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
O'SULLIVAN STEPHANIE L.
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
FALLER CRAIG S
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
DONALD KIRKLAND H
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
KELLY ANASTASI D
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
DENAULT LEO PAUL
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
HARKER VICTORIA D
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
STANAGE NICKIE LEE
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
JIMENEZ FRANK R
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
MCKIBBEN TRACY B.
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
COLLINS AUGUSTUS L.
Director
2026-04-01
123 shares
·
$48,378
DENAULT LEO PAUL
Director
2026-03-31
106 shares
·
$40,269
WELCH JOHN K
Director
2026-03-13
25 shares
SCHIEVELBEIN THOMAS C
Director
2026-03-13
75 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
10-K
HII filed its annual 10-K on February 5, 2026, which includes comprehensive sections on its business operations, risk factors, and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition. While the filing structure is provided, the available excerpts do not contain specific financial metrics or detailed risk disclosures.
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10-Q
8-K
10-Q
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10-Q
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
11 analysts
Citigroup
2026-04-02
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-04-01
Equal-Weight
TD Cowen
2026-03-06
Buy
Buy
B of A Securities
2026-02-12
Underperform
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-02-10
Buy
Buy
Goldman Sachs
2026-01-20
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-01-13
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2025-12-12
Buy
JP Morgan
2025-11-03
Neutral
Neutral
TD Cowen
2025-10-31
Buy
Buy
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