Science Applications Internatio SAIC
United StatesTechnology · Information Technology ServicesUSD
132.70 USD (+8.7%)
10 analysts
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Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a U.S. technology and consulting services company that provides engineering, digitalization, and mission support solutions primarily to government agencies in defense, intelligence, and national security.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Favourable backdrop9.0
- ✓Good share-price trend8.9
- ✓Attractive valuation8.7
- ✕Weak growth4.1
- ✕Fragile balance sheet4.5
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe cheap valuation and strong momentum (35.94%) provide support, but high debt and falling earnings warrant caution until execution improves.
SAIC presents a very attractive valuation (P/E 14.25, FCF yield 9.88%) and solid quality (ROE 25.74%), but its financial health is weighed down by net debt of 3.42x EBITDA and earnings growth is negative (-12.2%), which tempers optimism.
The main risk is the high net debt (3.42x EBITDA) in a rising rate environment, which could pressure the balance sheet and limit financial flexibility if the business does not accelerate.
Context and risks
No relevant recent news and no material exposure to current macro factors (rates, oil, gas, tariffs) that is not already covered by quantitative metrics. The U.S. public-sector IT services business does not depend on commodities or shipping routes, and its debt, though high, is not concentrated in short-term maturities that the rate environment would aggravate differentially.
Is Science Applications Internatio stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 52% below the Technology median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 14.2 | 31.3 | −54% |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.2 | 20.4 | −50% |
| Price / book | 3.6 | 6.3 | −43% |
| Price / sales | 0.7 | 5.3 | −87% |
Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 8.7 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).
Average analyst target: 132.70 USD, +8.7% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 4.5 (sector 6.9), Growth 4.1 (sector 7.5).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Technology medianValuation
- P/E
- 14.2
- Forward P/E
- 10.6
- EV / EBITDA
- 10.2
- Price / book
- 3.6
- Price / sales
- 0.7
- Market cap
- 5.1B USD
- Enterprise value
- 7.7B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 25.7%
- ROA
- 7.0%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 14.5%
- Gross margin
- 12.7%
- Operating margin
- 8.1%
- Net margin
- 5.1%
- Free cash flow
- 505.4M USD
- FCF yield
- 9.9%
- Cash conversion
- 67%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.7B USD
- Net debt
- 2.6B USD
- Cash
- 126.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 753.0M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 3.42
- Debt / equity
- 188.37
- Current ratio
- 1.20
- Quick ratio
- 1.06
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +6.3%
- Earnings growth
- −12.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- 8.57 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 11.48 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.2%
- Payout
- 17.3%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.31
- Analyst consensus
- Hold (10)
- Target price
- 132.70 USD
- 52-week range
- 81.08 – 142.66
Recent news
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Is Science Applications Internatio stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 52% below the Technology median on average. Valuation score: 8.7 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 132.70 USD, +8.7% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Science Applications Internatio get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.7 out of 10, rank 405 of 2,130 (better than 80% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Risk & Context (9.0) and its weakest, Growth (4.1). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Science Applications Internatio's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 14.2: the share price equals 14.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Technology median is 31.3. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 10.6.
How much is Science Applications Internatio worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.1B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 7.7B USD.
How much debt does Science Applications Internatio have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.6B USD. That is 3.42 times its EBITDA; the Technology median is 0.20.
Does Science Applications Internatio pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.21% and it pays out 17% of its earnings.
How has Science Applications Internatio stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 27.8% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 81.08 and 142.66 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Science Applications Internatio?
10 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Hold” and their average target is 132.70 USD (+8.7% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.