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Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc(HII)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HII
10/02/2026: HII (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is a premier provider of defense shipbuilding and technology services, serving as the U.S. Navy's sole aircraft carrier builder. The company's strengths lie in its entrenched, long-term government contracts and unique infrastructure, which create a significant moat. Its primary growth story revolves around scaling the Mission Technologies segment while sustaining critical naval production. Investors should note risks, including high dependence on government budget cycles and potential execution risks in complex shipbuilding. HII is well-suited for long-term, risk-conscious investors seeking a stable, dividend-paying core defense holding, and stakeholders should monitor shifts in defense procurement priorities and production efficiency milestones.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | HII provides steady growth aligned with defense budgets rather than rapid, disruptive expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock tends to be a slow, steady performer rather than a high-velocity momentum play. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Consistent cash flow and reasonable valuation relative to long-term government contracts attract value-oriented investors. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company has a solid history of reliable dividend payments, fitting income-focused strategies. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | As a primary defense contractor with government-backed contracts, HII is viewed as a lower-risk core holding. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Low | Defense stocks generally exhibit lower beta relative to the broader market. |
| Valuation risk | Low | Consistent earnings and dividend reliability often keep valuation multiples within a stable range. |
| Competition risk (Defense Sector) | Low | The sector has extreme barriers to entry and a small number of established incumbents. |
| Business quality | Strong | HII possesses a highly protected niche as a critical strategic asset to the U.S. Navy. |
| Dividend income | Medium | The yield is solid but not aggressive compared to higher-yielding sectors. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Shipbuilding is notoriously complex, and delays or cost overruns on major programs can impact margins. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 45.42% | Avg. Invested days 83 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 10.81B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.89 | 1Y Target Price 367.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.89 | 1Y Target Price 367.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 474.6K shares | Beta 0.23 | 52 Weeks Range 256.79 - 455.90 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 256.79 - 455.90 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.06% | Basic EPS (TTM) 17.26 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News Shipbuilding | Design/construction of nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. | The backbone of the company's long-term, high-value contract revenue. |
| Ingalls Shipbuilding | Construction of amphibious and surface combatant ships. | Provides recurring revenue through building and servicing traditional surface ships. |
| Mission Technologies | Cyber, C5ISR, and advanced engineering services. | A growth-oriented segment that adds technological depth to hardware-heavy operations. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.89 | Forward PE 12.58 | Enterprise Value 13.55B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.82 |
Enterprise Value 13.55B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.82 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.03 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.72 | Shares Outstanding 39.40M | Shares Floating 39.12M |
Shares Outstanding 39.40M | Shares Floating 39.12M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.48 | Percent Institutions 92.59 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Newport News, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-03-22 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Christopher Douglas Kastner | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 45000 | Website https://www.hii.com |
Full time employees 45000 | Website https://www.hii.com | ||
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. designs, builds, overhauls, and repairs military ships in the United States. It operates through three segments: Ingalls, Newport News, and Mission Technologies. The company is involved in the design and construction of non-nuclear ships comprising amphibious assault ships, surface combatants, and national security cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. It also provides nuclear-powered ships, such as aircraft carriers and submarines, as well as refueling and overhaul, and inactivation services of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. In addition, the company offers naval nuclear support services, including fleet services comprising design, construction, maintenance, and disposal activities for in-service the U.S. Navy nuclear ships; and maintenance services on nuclear reactor prototypes. Further, the company provides C5ISR systems and operations; application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and electronic warfare; uncrewed autonomous systems; live, virtual, and constructive solutions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations. The company has a strategic partnership with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to implement intelligent mechanized welding systems at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.
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