LDOS · Leidos Holdings, Inc.

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Leidos Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides services and solutions for government and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. The National Security & Digital segment provides national security software; services by using artificial intelligence and machine learning to coordinate sea, ground, air, and space to help warfighters; offensive, defensive, and physical cyber operation solutions; intelligence analysis, operational support, logistics operations, security, linguistics, force production, biometrics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives, energetics, training, and other services; and Digital Modernization and transformation services. The Health & Civil segment offers air traffic control systems; health mission software; managed health services; infrastructure management and operation; logistical operations and information technology support; and life science research and development support services.

Close · 3M

-9.87%

Held by 0 AI ETFs

None of the tracked AI ETFs currently hold this name.

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals2

Win rate100% (2/2)

Avg buy return+29.55%

PQUSno longer held5 signals

PQUS · Exit · 1d

weight 0.200% → 0 (exited)·stock up 32.8% in the 30 days before

Aug 14·entry $143.83·now $139.86

-2.76%

since Aug 14

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.640% → 0.390% (-0.250 pp)·stock up 12.2% in the 30 days before

Aug 1·entry $118.72·now $139.86

+17.81%

since Aug 1

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.610% → 0.650% (+0.040 pp)·stock up 7.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 25·entry $114.95·now $139.86Chased

+21.67%

since Jul 25

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.490% → 0.630% (+0.140 pp)·stock down 22.1% in the 30 days before

Jun 26·entry $101.76·now $139.86Chased

+37.44%

since Jun 26

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.320% → 0.300% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 14.6% in the 30 days before

May 23·entry $128.12·now $139.86

+9.16%

since May 23

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Fails the frameworkas of Jul 26

The AI ETF PQUS is increasing its weight in Leidos Holdings, indicating a positive sentiment or accumulation trend. This action contrasts with the 'Fail' verdict from the value-investing framework, which could not establish financial health or a margin of safety due to insufficient data.

Circle of CompetenceLeidos operates in the stable government contracting sector, where multi-year contracts and predictable spending patterns allow for reasonable projection of future cash flows.
Economic MoatLeidos benefits from high switching costs for government clients and specialized expertise, scale, and long-standing relationships within a regulated contracting environment, forming a durable moat.
ManagementThe provided data does not offer sufficient information to assess management's candor, capital allocation discipline, or ownership stake.
Financial HealthWhile the reported ROE of 27.24% is strong, insufficient data is provided to assess the 10-year average ROE, operating margin stability, debt manageability, or owner earnings.
Margin of SafetyThe provided financial multiples (PER, PBR, EV/EBITDA) are insufficient to calculate a conservative estimate of intrinsic value and determine if a margin of safety exists.

While Leidos operates within a predictable circle of competence and appears to possess a durable economic moat, the absence of comprehensive financial and valuation data prevents a full assessment. The inability to confirm long-term financial health and a defensible margin of safety leads to a 'Fail' verdict, as the company does not meet all stringent requirements for a Buffett-style value investment.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.