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Leonardo DRS, Inc. Common Stock (DRS)

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$46.48
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Profit since last BUY37.6%
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06/30/2025: DRS (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 66 days. Profits (37.60%). Updated daily EoD!

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8 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $46.88

Year Target Price $46.88

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$46.88Target price
Low$22.61
Current$46.48
high$46.96

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 57.31%
Avg. Invested days 54
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 11.98B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 51.18
1Y Target Price 46.88
Price to earnings Ratio 51.18
1Y Target Price 46.88
Volume (30-day avg) 8
Beta 0.25
52 Weeks Range 22.61 - 46.96
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 22.61 - 46.96
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.80%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.88

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Profitability

Profit Margin 7%
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.38%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.97%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.5%

Valuation

Trailing PE 51.18
Forward PE 16.98
Enterprise Value 12054856193
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.58
Enterprise Value 12054856193
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 30.6
Shares Outstanding 266048992
Shares Floating 75424950
Shares Outstanding 266048992
Shares Floating 75424950
Percent Insiders 71.65
Percent Institutions 26.77

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 46.88
Buy 1
Strong Buy 5
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Strong Buy 5
Hold 2
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Leonardo DRS, Inc. Common Stock

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Leonardo DRS, Inc., formerly known as DRS Technologies, was founded in 1968. It was acquired by Leonardo S.p.A. (formerly Finmeccanica) in 2008. DRS Technologies has evolved from a small electronic components supplier to a major defense contractor providing advanced technology products and services.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Advanced Sensors and Computing: This segment provides advanced sensor systems, mission processors, and related technologies for defense and commercial applications.
  • Network and Computing Solutions: This segment focuses on providing secure communications, data processing, and networking solutions for military and government customers.
  • Power and Control Systems: This segment offers power electronics, motor control systems, and other related technologies for various platforms, including naval vessels and ground vehicles.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Leonardo DRS is led by a CEO and a senior management team. The organizational structure is designed to support the company's core business areas, with dedicated divisions focusing on specific product lines and customer segments. The parent company is Leonardo S.p.A.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) Systems: DRS provides high-performance EO/IR sensors for surveillance, targeting, and situational awareness. These systems are used in various military applications. Competitors include L3Harris and Teledyne FLIR. While specific market share is proprietary, DRS is a key player in this segment. It is difficult to determine the market share or revenue of this product.
  • Naval Power Systems: DRS designs and manufactures electric power and propulsion systems for naval ships, including integrated power systems and advanced motor drives. Competitors include General Electric and Siemens. It is difficult to determine the market share or revenue of this product.
  • Military Communications Systems: DRS provides secure communication systems and networks for military users, including tactical radios and satellite communication terminals. Competitors include L3Harris and Thales. It is difficult to determine the market share or revenue of this product.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The defense industry is driven by government spending on military equipment and services. The industry is characterized by high barriers to entry due to stringent regulations, technological complexity, and long lead times for product development and procurement.

Positioning

Leonardo DRS is a mid-tier defense contractor with a focus on providing advanced technology solutions to the US military and international customers. Its competitive advantages include its technological expertise, established customer relationships, and diversified product portfolio.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global defense market is estimated to be over $2 trillion. Leonardo DRS is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its focus on advanced technology solutions and its relationships with key customers.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong technological capabilities
  • Established customer relationships
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Experienced management team
  • Part of a larger global defense company

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on government contracts
  • Exposure to program delays and cost overruns
  • Competition from larger defense contractors
  • Reliance on specific suppliers

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for advanced defense technologies
  • Expansion into new markets and geographies
  • Acquisitions of complementary businesses
  • Increased government spending on defense

Threats

  • Budget cuts in defense spending
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Increased competition
  • Geopolitical instability
  • Cybersecurity threats

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • L3Harris Technologies (LHX)
  • General Dynamics (GD)
  • Raytheon Technologies (RTX)
  • Lockheed Martin (LMT)
  • Northrop Grumman (NOC)

Competitive Landscape

Leonardo DRS competes with larger defense contractors for government contracts. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized technology solutions and its agility compared to larger players. Its small size is a major disadvantage.

Major Acquisitions

RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 72.5
  • Strategic Rationale: Strengthening DRSu2019s portfolio of advanced sensing and radar capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is linked to government defense spending and successful project execution.

Future Projections: Future projections depend on defense budget forecasts and the company's ability to win new contracts.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives typically involve new product development, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

Summary

Leonardo DRS is a reputable defense contractor known for its advanced technology solutions, however, it faces fierce competition from much larger companies, and remains dependent on government contracts, which makes the company vulnerable to budget cuts. Although Leonardo DRS boasts strong customer relationships and a diversified product portfolio, it needs to keep its focus on R&D, while also exploring diversification opportunities to offset government risks and maintain a competitive advantage, especially in the era of technological advancements.

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About Leonardo DRS, Inc. Common Stock

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Arlington, VA, United States
IPO Launch date 2022-11-29
Chairman & CEO Mr. William J. Lynn III, J.D.
Sector Industrials
Industry Aerospace & Defense
Full time employees 7000
Full time employees 7000

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 ASC 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 IMS segment designs, develops, manufacture, and integrates power conversion, control, and distribution systems, ship propulsion systems, motors and variable frequency drives, force protection systems, transportation, and logistics systems for the U.S. and allied defense customers. This segment also offers electrical propulsion systems, which includes power conversion, control, distribution, and propulsion systems, as well as power dense permanent magnet motors, energy storage systems and associated efficient, rugged, and compact power conversion, electrical actuation systems, as well as cooling technologies; and motor controllers, instrumentation and control equipment, electrical actuation systems, and thermal management systems. Leonardo DRS, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Arlington, Virginia. Leonardo DRS, Inc. is a subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A.