Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (hii)
HII — Company Overview
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) trades on NYQ as part of the Industrials peer group (Aerospace & Defense).
| Ticker | HII |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $10.63B |
| Last price | $269.80 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
HII — Business Description
HII represents a Aerospace & Defense business in the Industrials segment. 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, an…
Official website: https://www.hii.com.
HII — Investment Thesis
At a high level, HII offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 10.9% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 16.13× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (12.95×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 2.0% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $10.63B.
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HII — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin near 5.0% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Negative free cash flow of $-300.25M may require careful capital allocation.
| Trailing P/E | 16.13× |
| Forward P/E | 12.95× |
| Price / Sales | 0.81× |
| Price / Book | 2.00× |
| Gross margin | 12.4% |
| Operating margin | 7.1% |
| Profit margin | 5.0% |
| Return on equity | 13.0% |
| Debt / Equity | 55.25 |
| Free cash flow | $-300.25M |
HII — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) depends on demand trends in Aerospace & Defense and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 10.9% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 36.5% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 41.3% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 2.3% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
HII — Competitive Position
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Aerospace & Defense.
- Market capitalization of $10.63B places HII among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 12.4% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
HII — Strengths
Strengths for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 10.9% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 36.5% year-over-year.
- Dividend yield of 2.0% for income-oriented holders.
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 55.25).
- Large Cap scale ($10.63B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
HII — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) based on available data:
- Negative free cash flow ($-300.25M).
- Price 41% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.
HII — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (10.9%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Trading 2.3% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Dividend yield of 2.0% appeals to total-return investors.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
HII — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
HII — Summary
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Aerospace & Defense, listed on NYQ. Last price $269.80 with market cap $10.63B. Trailing P/E 16.13×. Revenue grew 10.9% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 10.9% year-over-year. Key watch items include negative free cash flow ($-300.25m). Premium Terminal tools for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. FAQ
What does Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) do?
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 compr…
What is HII's P/E ratio?
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 16.13× based on publicly available market data.
Does HII pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 2.0%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is HII in?
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is classified in Industrials (Aerospace & Defense) on NYQ.
What is HII's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $10.63B.
What are the main risks for HII?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of HII?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 10.9% year-over-year, earnings growth of 36.5% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for HII?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. are on the free /stocks/hii/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.