LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) Factsheet

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-10-21. Data as of Q4 2025.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 23.6%. FCF margin 9.2%. D/E 3.2x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric Value Context
ROIC 23.6% Above industry average
FCF Margin 9.2% Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity 3.2x Elevated debt

ROIC 23.6% — Top 5% of sector peers. FCF margin 9.2% — Top 50%.

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Profitability: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP earns 23.6% ROIC, Top 5% in Industrials

ROIC TTM 23.6%, sector median 7.3%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 8.7% × asset turnover 1.3x. Gross margin 10.2%. Operating margin 10.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric LMT Rating Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 23.6% Excellent Above sector median of 7.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 81.2% Excellent Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin 10.2% Warning Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin 10.3% Good Moderate operational efficiency

Cash Flow: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP generates $6.9B FCF at 9.2% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $6.9B. FCF margin 9.2%, Top 50%. OCF/Net income 1.7x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric LMT Rating Context
Free Cash Flow Margin 9.2% Adequate Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $6.9B Good Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income 1.7x Excellent High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q) N/A Warning Variable cash flow

Balance Sheet: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP at 3.2x leverage

Debt/Equity 3.2x. Total debt $21.7B, cash & investments $4.1B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric LMT Rating Context
Debt to Equity 3.2x Red flag Elevated leverage
Net Cash Position $-17.6B Warning Net debt position

Valuation: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP trades at 22.4x earnings

P/E 22.4x. EV/Sales 1.8x. FCF yield 6.1%. Dividend yield 2.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric LMT Rating Context
P/E Ratio 22.4x Adequate Premium valuation
EV/Sales 1.8x Excellent Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield 6.1% Good Attractive cash return
Dividend Yield 2.8% Adequate Growth focus over income

Capital Allocation: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP returns 5.4% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 5.4% (div 2.8% + buyback 2.7%). Capital returned $6.1B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Metric LMT Rating Context
Total Shareholder Yield 5.4% Good Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield 2.7% Adequate Active share repurchases
Total Capital Returned (TTM) $6.1B Good Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

Sector Rankings

Metric Value Percentile vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 23.6% Top 5% 3.2x above
Free Cash Flow Margin 9.2% Top 50% 1.9x above
Gross Margin 10.2% Bottom 25% 0.3x below
Operating Margin 10.3% Top 50% 1.4x above
Return on Equity (ROE) 81.2% Top 5% 9.3x above
P/E Ratio 22.4x N/A -

Financial Scorecard

Metric LMT Rating Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 23.6% Excellent Top 5% of sector (median: 7.3%)
Free Cash Flow Margin 9.2% Adequate Top 50% of sector (median: 4.8%)
Gross Margin 10.2% Warning Bottom 25% of sector (median: 33.1%)
Debt to Equity Ratio 322.9% Red flag High financial leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings) 22.4x Adequate Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield 6.1% Good Solid cash yield

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 23.6%. Sector median 7.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: What is LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP's Free Cash Flow Margin?

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) has a free cash flow margin of 9.2%, generating $6.9 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: What is LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) trades at a P/E ratio of 22.4x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 1.8x. FCF yield 6.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: Does LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP pay a dividend?

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.8%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 5.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: How much debt does LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP have?

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.2x with total debt of $21.7 billion. Net debt $17.6 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: What is LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP's revenue and earnings growth?

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) grew revenue by 5.6% year-over-year. EPS -3.6% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: Is LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP buying back stock?

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) repurchased $3.0 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 2.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.

Q: How does LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP compare to competitors in Industrials?

Compared to other companies in Industrials, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT) shows: ROIC 23.6%, sector median 7.3% (Top 5%). FCF margin 9.2%, sector median 4.8% (Top 50%). Gross margin 10.2%, 22.9pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Industrials companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP?

Quantitative warning flags for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (LMT): 1) debt/equity 3.2x (above 1.5x threshold). Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-21.


Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-10-21. TTM metrics as of Q4 2025.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.