In our last Number Cruncher, we explored how Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT: NYSE) GoDaddy, Inc. (GDDY: NYSE) & Sysco Corporation (SYY: NYSE), showcasing how these companies display impressive growth, high-quality operations, and a healthy level of volatility in their stock performance.
Lockheed Martin Corporation currently has an SP Score of 76, which reflects a slight decrease of 1 point in the past 90 days. The performance score stands at 79.55, while the risk score is 25.26. Compared to its peers, Lockheed Martin excels in quality and volatility, achieving scores of 84 and 64, respectively. Over the past year, the company has seen an average sales growth of 5.5%, which is an improvement from the 3.2% average over the last five years. Additionally, the performance spread growth was at 18.5% last year and 1.9% over the previous five years.
The performance versus risk chart clearly illustrates that Lockheed Martin Corporation is well ahead of its competitors, highlighting its optimal balance of high performance and low risk. Lockheed Martin presents a compelling investment opportunity, underpinned by strong financial metrics The P/E ratio of 21.9 is relatively moderate for a defense contractor, reflecting that investors are willing to pay a fair price for its earnings, signaling confidence in the company’s profitability. Offering a reliable dividend yield of 2.67%, Lockheed is appealing for income-focused investors. Its return on capital (ROC) of 20.9% highlights exceptional operational efficiency and profitability. Additionally, with a beta of 0.49, Lockheed’s stock is less volatile than the broader market, making it attractive for risk averse investors. 
GoDaddy, Inc. currently holds an SP Score of 73, reflecting stability with no change in points over past 90 days. The performance score is reported at 78.37, accompanied by a risk score of 29.34. When compared to its peers, GoDaddy demonstrates exceptional growth and momentum, achieving impressive scores of 82 and 76, respectively. The company has experienced remarkable earnings per share (EPS) growth of 509.2% in the last year, compared to 197.1% over the last five years. Furthermore, the performance spread growth was outstanding, with a substantial increase of 370.9% last year, compared to 180.4% over the previous five years.
In the recent quarters, the company has consistently seen its market price below its intrinsic value. The intrinsic value rose significantly in the last three quarters, above the stock price, suggesting that it might be undervalued. Even as the stock price continued to climb, the intrinsic value increased even more, creating a wider gap. This pattern paints a positive picture for the company, showcasing strong fundamentals that could offer exciting investment opportunities.
Sysco Corporation currently has an SP Score of 70, reflecting an increase of 2 points. The performance score is 73.70, while the risk score stands at 31.21. In comparison to its peers, Sysco excels in growth and quality, achieving scores of 70 and 68, respectively. The company reported a dividend yield growth of 6% over the past year, though it experienced a slight decline of -1.6% over the last five years. Additionally, Sysco demonstrated a performance spread growth of 50% last year, alongside a notable increase of 122% over the previous five years. The company also benefits from low volatility, as indicated by a beta of 0.77.
Over the past three years, Sysco Corporation has demonstrated impressive performance, with an Economic Value Added (EVA) of 1.58 billion and a Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT) of 2.07 billion. The company has achieved a Return on Capital (ROC) of 15.7% for the last year, surpassing the average of 11.6% over the previous five years. Additionally, Sysco maintains a dividend payout ratio of 46.21%, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders while still retaining a substantial portion of earnings for reinvestment. Increasing EVA and NOPAT indicate that Sysco is effectively generating significant economic value and profitability, which enhances shareholder wealth and reflects strong operational performance.
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