VVX vs CACI vs LDOS vs SAIC

For growth investors, CACI International Inc (CACI) is the stronger pick with 12.

6% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -2. 9% for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) offers the better valuation at 11. 0x trailing P/E (10. 3x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate V2X, Inc. (VVX) a "Buy" — based on 19 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Leidos Holdings, Inc.

(LDOS) is the cheapest at 11. 0x versus V2X, Inc. at 37. 1x. On forward P/E, Leidos Holdings, Inc. is actually cheaper at 10. 3x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Leidos Holdings, Inc. wins at 0. 50x versus CACI International Inc's 1. 53x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, CACI International Inc (CACI) delivered a total return of +96.

9%, compared to +21. 6% for Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: CACI returned +426. 0% versus SAIC's +118. 5%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), CACI International Inc (CACI) is the lower-risk stock at 0.

29β versus V2X, Inc. 's 0. 85β — meaning VVX is approximately 192% more volatile than CACI relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, CACI International Inc (CACI) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 86% versus 180% for Science Applications International Corporation — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), CACI International Inc (CACI) is pulling ahead at 12.

6% versus -2. 9% for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: V2X, Inc. grew EPS 126. 9% year-over-year, compared to 7. 4% for Science Applications International Corporation. Over a 3-year CAGR, VVX leads at 15. 7% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

(LDOS) is the more profitable company, earning 8. 5% net margin versus 1. 7% for V2X, Inc. — meaning it keeps 8. 5% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: LDOS leads at 12. 3% versus 4. 3% for VVX. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — LDOS leads at 17. 7%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 50x versus CACI International Inc's 1. 53x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) trades at 10. 3x forward P/E versus 18. 5x for CACI International Inc — 8. 2x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for LDOS: 53. 3% to $187. 33.

In this comparison, SAIC (1.

3% yield), LDOS (1. 3% yield) pay a dividend. VVX, CACI do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.

29), 1. 3% yield, +118. 5% 10Y return). Both have compounded well over 10 years (SAIC: +118. 5%, VVX: +251. 6%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (VVX (Industrials) and CACI (Technology) and LDOS (Technology) and SAIC (Technology)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: VVX is a small-cap quality compounder stock; CACI is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; LDOS is a mid-cap deep-value stock; SAIC is a small-cap deep-value stock. LDOS, SAIC pay a dividend while VVX, CACI do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.