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Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: HII (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 157 days. Simulated Profits (55.09%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
13 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $296.44
1 Year Target Price $296.44
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 54.61% | Avg. Invested days 73 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 11.77B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.41 | 1Y Target Price 296.44 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.41 | 1Y Target Price 296.44 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 0.37 | 52 Weeks Range 155.93 - 301.74 | Updated Date 10/25/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 155.93 - 301.74 | Updated Date 10/25/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.84% | Basic EPS (TTM) 13.38 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Profitability
Profit Margin 4.54% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.55% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.49% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.59% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.41 | Forward PE 16.03 | Enterprise Value 13640490880 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.02 |
Enterprise Value 13640490880 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.02 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.97 | Shares Outstanding 39240631 | Shares Floating 38967516 |
Shares Outstanding 39240631 | Shares Floating 38967516 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.67 | Percent Institutions 98.53 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) was founded in 2011 as a spin-off from Northrop Grumman. It traces its roots back to the late 19th century with the founding of Newport News Shipbuilding. It has grown to become the largest military shipbuilder in the United States.
Core Business Areas
- Newport News Shipbuilding: Designs, builds, overhauls, and repairs nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S. Navy.
- Ingalls Shipbuilding: Builds non-nuclear surface combatants, amphibious assault ships, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
- Technical Solutions: Provides professional services, including defense and federal solutions, nuclear and environmental services, and oil and gas services.
Leadership and Structure
Christopher Kastner serves as President and CEO. The company operates with a divisional structure, led by presidents of each business segment, reporting to the CEO.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carriers: Designs, builds, and maintains nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, specifically the Gerald R. Ford class. HII is the sole builder. The primary competitor is the maintenance and support required for aging ships by other defense contractors. Revenue is substantial, estimated at billions per ship.
- Nuclear-Powered Submarines: Designs, builds, and maintains nuclear-powered submarines, including the Virginia class and Columbia class. General Dynamics Electric Boat is a primary competitor. Revenue is also in the billions per submarine.
- Amphibious Assault Ships: Designs and builds amphibious assault ships (LHA/LHD), such as the America class. Competitors include other shipbuilders capable of building large surface combatants. Market share varies based on specific contract awards. Revenue per ship is in the billions.
- Destroyers: Designs and builds Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Competitors include other shipbuilders capable of building large surface combatants. Market share varies based on specific contract awards. Revenue per ship is in the billions.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The shipbuilding industry is highly concentrated, with a few major players dominating the market. It is heavily influenced by government spending and defense policies. The industry is characterized by long lead times and high barriers to entry.
Positioning
HII holds a dominant position in the U.S. naval shipbuilding market, particularly in nuclear-powered vessels. Its competitive advantages include its specialized expertise, long-standing relationships with the U.S. Navy, and established infrastructure.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for naval shipbuilding is substantial, estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade. HII is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its leading position in nuclear-powered vessels.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Dominant position in nuclear-powered shipbuilding
- Long-standing relationship with the U.S. Navy
- Specialized expertise and infrastructure
- High barriers to entry
Weaknesses
- Dependence on government contracts
- Long production cycles
- Cost overruns on projects
- Exposure to political and economic changes
Opportunities
- Increased defense spending
- Modernization of the U.S. Navy fleet
- Expansion into new markets and services
- Technological advancements
Threats
- Budget cuts in defense spending
- Competition from other shipbuilders
- Delays in contract awards
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GD
- LMT
- BA
Competitive Landscape
HII's advantages include its specialization in nuclear-powered vessels and its long-standing relationship with the U.S. Navy. Disadvantages include its dependence on government contracts and exposure to budget cuts.
Major Acquisitions
Alion Science and Technology
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1650
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded HII's capabilities in defense and federal solutions.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
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Summary
Huntington Ingalls Industries is a strong player in the US naval shipbuilding market, particularly for nuclear-powered vessels. Its relationship with the US Navy provides a stable revenue base. The company needs to manage its costs effectively and diversify into new markets to mitigate the risk of budget cuts.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC), Industry Reports, Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters 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 44000 | Website https://www.hii.com |
Full time employees 44000 | 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; expeditionary warfare 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; and fleet sustainment; and critical nuclear operations. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.
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