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Leonardo DRS, Inc. Common Stock(DRS)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DRS
09/25/2026: DRS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Leonardo DRS is a specialized provider of advanced defense technologies, including sensor systems, naval power solutions, and network computing for the U.S. military. The company is known for its strong technical niche and deep integration into multi-year defense modernization programs, which supports a predictable, backlog-driven revenue model. Its primary growth story involves capitalizing on high-demand areas like air defense radar and sensor systems. However, the firm faces risks related to U.S. government budget volatility and competition from larger defense primes. Leonardo DRS is generally well-suited for growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to defense technology, though careful monitoring of contract execution and defense spending trends remains essential.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company's focus on high-priority defense technology areas aligns well with sustained growth trends in defense spending. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is often linked to major contract wins and positive macro-defense news, necessitating a selective, signal-based approach. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation fluctuates with industry cycles, making entry points critical for value-oriented investors. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | While a dividend is paid, it is not a primary high-yield income play, making it a secondary consideration. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | The reliance on long-term government contracts provides a stable revenue floor, reducing business-specific operational risk. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Defense stocks can react sharply to budget announcements and geopolitical developments. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market expectations for defense spending can sometimes outpace actual contract execution. |
| Competition risk (Defense primes) | High | Large prime contractors can compete for the same subsystems and technologies, leveraging their broader scale. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company’s deep technical expertise and entrenched position in critical programs represent strong franchise quality. |
| Dividend income | Low | Investors should not rely on DRS for significant income generation compared to higher-yielding sectors. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Large-scale government contracts require precise engineering and delivery, which involves technical and management complexity. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 3.63% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.92B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 31.23 | 1Y Target Price 53.82 |
Price to earnings Ratio 31.23 | 1Y Target Price 53.82 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 935.6K shares | Beta 0.14 | 52 Weeks Range 32.24 - 50.49 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 32.24 - 50.49 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.96% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.19 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Sensor Technologies | Thermal imaging, EO/IR sensors, radar systems. | The company earns money by providing the 'eyes' for modern military equipment. |
| Integrated Mission Systems | Naval power, computing, and combat systems. | The company earns money by providing critical electrical and computing infrastructure for ships and vehicles. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 31.23 | Forward PE 30.86 | Enterprise Value 9.98B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.62 |
Enterprise Value 9.98B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.62 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.33 | Shares Outstanding 266.89M | Shares Floating 76.27M |
Shares Outstanding 266.89M | Shares Floating 76.27M | ||
Percent Insiders 71.4 | Percent Institutions 28.19 |
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Financial Metrics
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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
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Total Assets (Asset Base)
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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
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About Leonardo DRS, Inc. Common Stock
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Arlington, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2022-11-29 | President, CEO & Director Mr. John A. Baylouny | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 7300 | Website https://www.leonardodrs.com |
Full time employees 7300 | Website https://www.leonardodrs.com | ||
Leonardo DRS, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides defense electronic products and systems, and military support services worldwide. It operates through Advanced Sensing and Computing and Integrated Mission Systems segments. The Advanced Sensing and Computing segment designs, develops, and manufacture sensing and network computing technology that enables real-time situational awareness required for enhanced operational decision making and execution; and offers sensing capabilities span applications, such as missions requiring advanced detection, precision targeting and surveillance sensing, long range electro-optic/infrared, signals intelligence, and other intelligence systems including electronic warfare, ground vehicle sensing, active electronically scanned array tactical radars, dismounted soldier, and space sensing. This segment also provides network computing, which are utilized across a range of mission applications, such as platform computing on ground and shipboard for advanced battle management, combat systems, radar, command and control, tactical networks, tactical computing, and communications. The Integrated Mission Systems segment offers electrical propulsion systems, which includes power conversion, control, distribution, and propulsion systems, as well as power dense permanent magnet motors, energy storage systems, associated rugged and compact power conversion, electrical actuation systems, as well as advanced thermal management technologies, motor controllers, and instrumentation and control equipment. Leonardo DRS, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Arlington, Virginia. Leonardo DRS, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Leonardo US Holding, LLC
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