Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global aerospace and defense contractor that designs, manufactures, and provides services for aircraft, missiles, radar systems, and other defense technologies. The company operates across multiple countries and serves customers including the United States government, international governments, and commercial clients.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Fairly valued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, LMT is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.

LMT currently ranks #57 of 107 Industrials stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $525.28
Sector: Industrials
12-month range: $439.19–$676.70

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: F
Leverage: High
Margin trend: Contracting
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The lower-middle quarter of its range
DCF cross-check: Fairly Valued

What our data shows for LMT

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for LMT, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $439.19–$676.70.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 34.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent LMT news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for LMT is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Why Lockheed Martin Stock Popped Today (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-08)
TickrTrends take: Lockheed Martin stock experienced a price increase today, though the specific catalyst requires consideration within its current valuation framework. With TickrTrends assessing LMT as fairly valued, near-term price movements warrant examination to determine whether today's pop represents a temporary fluctuation or signals a fundamental shift in the company's value proposition as an Industrials sector player. Valuation-focused investors should monitor whether this price movement creates divergence between market pricing and underlying business metrics that would justify reassessment of the fairly valued designation.
Lockheed Martin (LMT)’s HIMARS Win in Sweden Strengthens its European Defense Footprint (insidermonkey.com, 2026-09-07)
TickrTrends take: Lockheed Martin's expansion of its HIMARS presence in Sweden represents a meaningful addition to its European defense revenue streams, which could support sustained earnings growth in a region with elevated defense spending. Given TickrTrends' fairly valued assessment, investors should monitor whether this contract win translates into margin expansion or if increased international production costs offset revenue gains. The industrials sector context matters here, as defense contractors' valuations typically reflect both near-term order books and longer-term geopolitical spending trends that could reshape future growth rates.
Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) Javelin JV Signs Co-Production MOU With Tata Advanced Systems (insidermonkey.com, 2026-09-07)
TickrTrends take: Lockheed Martin's expansion of its Javelin joint venture through a co-production agreement with Tata Advanced Systems represents a strategic move to broaden manufacturing capabilities and potentially access new markets, particularly in India. Given TickrTrends' assessment that LMT is fairly valued, investors monitoring the stock should track whether such partnerships generate meaningful revenue growth or margin expansion that could justify valuation expansion. The success of international co-production arrangements in the defense sector typically materializes over multiple years, making this a factor for long-term valuation watchers rather than near-term catalysts.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — LMT's derived indicators shifted this week as its DCF cross-check band moved from overvalued to fairly valued territory. The stock now aligns with the fairly valued verdict based on TickrTrends' valuation analysis. This adjustment reflects a narrowing of the valuation gap relative to the company's fundamental worth.
2026-09-06 — LMT's valuation indicators shifted this week as its DCF cross-check band moved from fairly valued to overvalued territory, while its momentum rating declined from A to none. The company also improved its sector discount rank, moving from #63 to #57 among industrials peers. Overall, LMT currently carries a fairly valued verdict.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is LMT stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), LMT is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is LMT's TickrTrends verdict?

LMT's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does LMT compare to other Industrials stocks?

LMT ranks #57 of 107 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is LMT overbought or oversold?

LMT's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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