Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 16.8x · EV/EBITDA 11.9x · ROE 23.3%. (2011–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.5B | $4.7B | $5.5B | $6.9B | $5.8B | $4.8B | $5.6B | $5.2B | $3.0B | $3.4B | $3.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.0B | $7.3B | $7.8B | $9.0B | $8.2B | $7.4B | $8.2B | $7.1B | $4.8B | $4.3B | $4.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.84 | 13.22 | 15.10 | 14.38 | 19.29 | 17.20 | 26.97 | 22.92 | 21.59 | 19.07 | 26.10 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.76 | 0.65 | 0.73 | 0.92 | 0.75 | 0.64 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.64 | 0.77 | 0.84 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.02 | 3.15 | 3.47 | 3.84 | 3.40 | 2.93 | 3.63 | 3.63 | 1.96 | 10.43 | 10.71 |
| P/FCF | 9.50 | 8.20 | 11.94 | 18.58 | 11.42 | 9.89 | 7.95 | 11.85 | 18.98 | 17.49 | 14.49 |
| P/OCF | 9.00 | 7.77 | 11.07 | 17.31 | 10.89 | 9.20 | 7.47 | 11.31 | 16.09 | 15.72 | 13.69 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.00 | 1.04 | 1.21 | 1.07 | 1.00 | 1.16 | 1.11 | 1.03 | 0.96 | 1.03 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.90 | 10.78 | 11.50 | 10.20 | 12.47 | 11.75 | 14.39 | 14.14 | 18.03 | 14.21 | 14.48 |
| EV / EBIT | 15.28 | 14.17 | 14.30 | 12.17 | 16.65 | 15.92 | 20.83 | 18.84 | 21.58 | 16.63 | 17.33 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.58 | 17.04 | 24.41 | 16.19 | 15.29 | 11.55 | 16.21 | 30.85 | 22.00 | 17.73 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 10.0% | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Operating Margin | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 10.0% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 23.3% | 23.3% | 21.5% | 27.3% | 18.0% | 17.4% | 14.0% | 15.4% | 14.9% | 53.0% | 39.2% |
| ROA | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| ROIC | 9.9% | 9.9% | 10.3% | 13.8% | 9.0% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 16.0% | 16.2% |
| ROCE | 12.7% | 12.7% | 13.5% | 17.3% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 8.7% | 18.3% | 18.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.52 | 1.26 | 1.48 | 1.66 | 1.75 | 1.47 | 1.38 | 3.13 | 3.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.02 | 4.02 | 3.52 | 2.54 | 3.84 | 4.32 | 4.78 | 4.18 | 7.82 | 3.39 | 3.31 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.68 | 1.48 | 1.21 | 1.42 | 1.60 | 1.64 | 1.33 | 1.22 | 2.69 | 2.40 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.44 | 2.44 | 3.67 | 4.15 | 4.48 | 3.80 | 6.94 | 2.91 | 2.65 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.37 | 5.10 | 5.83 | 4.77 | 5.40 | 3.60 | 4.36 | 11.87 | 4.51 | 3.24 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.79 | 3.79 | 3.90 | 6.17 | 4.18 | 4.41 | 3.22 | 4.18 | 4.21 | 5.86 | 5.08 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.20 | 1.20 | 0.83 | 0.98 | 1.06 | 0.93 | 1.01 | 1.27 | 1.60 | 1.37 | 1.45 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.20 | 1.20 | 0.83 | 0.97 | 0.93 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 1.14 | 1.52 | 1.18 | 1.20 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.34 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.36 | 1.43 | 1.40 | 1.39 | 1.29 | 1.23 | 1.35 | 1.02 | 2.15 | 2.18 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | 2190.67 | 44.84 | 46.02 | 40.15 | 39.67 | 56.69 | 30.63 | 26.34 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 42.87 | 48.80 | 44.82 | 44.35 | 50.10 | 49.76 | 62.88 | 82.26 | 55.23 | 44.29 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 19.6% | 19.6% | 20.7% | 16.6% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 41.6% | 38.5% | 38.7% | 30.2% | 37.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.9% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 7.0% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| FCF Yield | 10.5% | 12.2% | 8.4% | 5.4% | 8.8% | 10.1% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 8.1% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $47M | $51M | $54M | $56M | $58M | $59M | $59M | $44M | $45M | $46M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SAIC stock.
Science Applications International Corporation's current P/E ratio is 16.8x. The historical average is 18.9x. This places it at the 38th percentile of its historical range.
Science Applications International Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 11.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.5x.
Science Applications International Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 23.3%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 23.1%.
Based on historical data, Science Applications International Corporation is trading at a P/E of 16.8x. This is at the 38th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Science Applications International Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.16% with a payout ratio of 19.6%.
Science Applications International Corporation has 12.1% gross margin and 7.2% operating margin.
Science Applications International Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.0x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Top-line contraction amid margin pressure
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Discounted Valuation Reflects Growth Concerns
SAIC trades at a significant discount to peers, with a forward P/E of 12.56 and EV/EBITDA of 9.32, suggesting the market is pricing in the persistent -2.9% YoY revenue contraction and its implications for future earnings power.
The company's valuation multiples are compressed relative to peers like CACI (P/E 25.81) and Booz Allen (P/E 10.54), indicating the market is not assigning a premium for its specialized federal positioning. The PEG ratio of 0.99 implies the current valuation is fair only if the company can achieve modest growth, a scenario challenged by the recent top-line decline. This discount may represent an opportunity if the strategic pivot to higher-margin digital work gains traction, but it also reflects legitimate concerns about organic growth sustainability.
Margin Expansion Thesis Faces Revenue Headwinds
Operating margin has expanded to 8.1% in 2027Q2 from 7.9% a year prior, yet this improvement is occurring against a backdrop of revenue contraction, raising questions about the sustainability of margin gains without top-line growth.
The gross margin's volatility, ranging from 9.2% to 13.1% over the past ten quarters, underscores the business's sensitivity to contract mix and the high proportion of pass-through revenue. While SG&A discipline has been a key lever for operating margin stability, the net margin remains structurally low at 5.4%. The current profitability profile suggests a lean operation where further margin expansion is heavily dependent on successfully shifting the revenue mix toward higher-value, proprietary digital integration services.
Low Returns on Capital Signal Inefficiency
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) has averaged just 2.9% over the last ten quarters, significantly below the company's estimated cost of capital, indicating that the business is not generating sufficient returns to justify its asset base.
The persistently low ROIC, coupled with a ROE that has fluctuated between 4.3% and 8.4%, points to a capital-intensive model where significant investment in goodwill and intangibles from past acquisitions has not yet translated into superior returns. The slight improvement in ROIC to 4.1% in 2027Q2 is encouraging but remains well below peer levels like Leidos (17.1%) and Booz Allen (18.6%). This suggests the company's acquisition-driven growth strategy has yet to create meaningful value for shareholders on a return-on-capital basis.
Volatile Leverage Obscures True Debt Burden
The debt-to-equity ratio has swung wildly from 0.18 to 1.88 in a single quarter, making it an unreliable metric, while the D/EBITDA ratio of 1.66 in 2027Q2 suggests a more manageable, though still significant, leverage position.
The extreme volatility in reported debt levels, likely due to the timing of debt issuances and repayments, obscures the company's true long-term leverage profile. The interest coverage ratio of 4.61x in 2027Q2 indicates that earnings currently provide a comfortable buffer for interest payments, but this metric is sensitive to both EBITDA fluctuations and interest rate changes. Given the company's history of using debt to fund acquisitions, investors should monitor the stability of the D/EBITDA ratio as a more reliable indicator of refinancing risk.
The Misleading Signal of Low P/E
The most commonly misapplied ratio for SAIC is the P/E multiple, which appears attractive at 16.46 but obscures the company's low-return, acquisition-heavy business model and the significant risk embedded in its $2.9B goodwill balance.
A low P/E ratio can mislead investors into viewing SAIC as a value opportunity, but it fails to account for the company's poor capital allocation history and the structural challenges of its federal services model. The ratio is depressed precisely because the market recognizes the low ROIC and the risk of goodwill impairment, not because the stock is cheap. A more appropriate metric for evaluating SAIC would be EV/EBITDA, which better reflects the capital structure and provides a clearer comparison to peers, or a focus on free cash flow yield, which at 9.29% offers a more tangible measure of shareholder return potential.