Science Applications International's Competitiveness
A competitive positioning analysis and financial ratio benchmarking of Science Applications International (SAIC) against its publicly traded competitors: sales growth, net income, profitability, valuation and market share, plus each peer's market capitalization, revenue, income and employees. Free below: the top 5 peers. Subscriber access adds the full competitor list and CSV downloads.
Key Findings: Science Applications International vs Its Competitors
- TTM: Trailing 12-month revenue of 7,402M vs 250,625M combined for its competitors (2.9% combined share).
- Trending: Latest-quarter revenue run-rate is holding steady (+1.6% annualized vs trailing 12 months), vs holding steady (+0.8%) for its tracked peer group.
- Growth: Science Applications International generated 6.3% revenue growth year over year in Q2 2026, vs -0.3% for its competitors combined.
- Profitability: Its 5.4% net margin compares with 7.8% for the peer group.
- Scale: Science Applications International ranks #25 of 164 companies by market capitalization in the Cloud Computing & Data Analytics industry, holding 0.9% of industry market cap.
- Peer revenue share: Science Applications International accounted for 2.9% of combined revenue among its tracked peer group, up from 2.7% a year earlier.
- Peer differentiation: Revenue per employee of $0.32M compares with $0.53M for the peer group (0.6x).
- Structure: Science Applications International operates in the following segments: Defense And Intelligence, Civilian.
Every figure above is sourced and cited in detail further down this page (Market Structure, Profitability & Cost Structure, Productivity vs Peers).
SAIC Sales vs. its Competitors, Q2 2026
Science Applications International reported revenue growth of 6.27 % year on year in Q2 2026, above its competitors' combined revenue change of -0.29 %.
With a net margin of 5.43 %, Science Applications International reported lower profitability than its competitors (7.82 %).
Science Applications International generated 2.89 % of the combined sales of its peer group, up from 2.72 % a year earlier.
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Science Applications International vs. its Competitors, Q2 2026
Revenue growth, year on year
Net income growth, year on year
Net margin
Revenue run-rate vs trailing 12 months
TTM net margin
TTM = trailing twelve months. Run-rate annualizes the latest quarter (×4) and compares it to TTM. In millions of $. High-Confidence Competitors are named as a competitor directly in Science Applications International reports; Similar-Size Competitors are the closest peers by market-cap rank within the same industry; Similar Growth & Profitability Competitors are the closest peers by combined revenue growth, operating margin and ROIC, all independent of the competitor list.
TTM revenue, latest-quarter run-rate and net income/margin benchmarked across Science Applications International and its 4 competitor groupings. Available under Commercial License.
| Entity | TTM Revenue | Rev Run-rate vs TTM |
|---|---|---|
| Science applications International corporation | $12,345M | +12.3% · Accelerating |
| Competitors combined | $12,345M | +12.3% · Accelerating |
| High-Confidence Competitors (11) | $12,345M | +12.3% · Accelerating |
| Similar-Size Competitors (9) | $12,345M | +12.3% · Accelerating |
| Similar Growth & Profitability (2) | $12,345M | +12.3% · Accelerating |
TTM revenue, run-rate and net margin benchmarking across Science Applications International's competitor groups requires a Commercial License.
For context: the Cloud Computing & Data Analytics industry grew revenue 8.1% year over year, combined, vs 6.3% for Science Applications International. Science Applications International's share of combined industry revenue moved from 1.36% to 1.34%, a loss of 0.02 percentage points.
Science Applications International's Competitor Quality Breadth
Group definitions: see Methodology: Performance Group Definitions.
| Entity | Profitable | Expanding | Above Industry Growth | Distressed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science applications International corporation | Yes | No | No | No |
| Competitors combined (23) | ||||
| High-Confidence Competitors (16) | ||||
| Similar-Size Competitors (10) | ||||
| Similar Growth & Profitability (8) | 75.00 % (6 of 8) | 62.50 % (5 of 8) | 0.00 % (0 of 8) | 0.00 % (0 of 8) |
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. Altman Z-Score is not shown here: it is not populated in the underlying data for any company. Percentages are of companies in each group that report the relevant metric, not of the full group size.
SAIC Stock Performance relative to its Competitors
SAIC Stock Performance relative to High-Confidence Competitors
SAIC Stock Performance relative to Similar-Size Competitors
SAIC Stock Performance relative to Similar Growth & Profitability Competitors
5 Best-Performing Tracked Competitors, Trailing 12 Months
| # | Competitor | TTM Share Price Return | vs U.S.A. 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richardson Electronics Ltd | 282.9% | Outperformed |
| 2 | Elbit Systems Ltd | 282.9% | Outperformed |
| 3 | V2x Inc | 282.9% | Outperformed |
| 4 | Icf International Inc | 282.9% | Outperformed |
| 5 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 282.9% | Outperformed |
TTM share price return and U.S.A. 500 outperformance for Science Applications International's best-performing competitors requires a Commercial License.
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months.
Science Applications International's Comment on Competition and Industry Peers
the engineering and technical services divisions of large defense contractors which provide U.S. government IT services in addition to other hardware systems and products, including companies such as General Dynamics Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, L-3 Communications Corporation and Raytheon Company;
contractors focused principally on technical services, including U.S. government
IT services, such as Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Engility Holdings, Inc., CACI
International, Inc., ManTech International Corporation, Serco Group plc and
SRA International, Inc.;
diversified commercial and U.S. government IT providers, such as Accenture plc,
Computer Sciences Corporation, HP Enterprise Services, International Business
Machines Corporation and Unisys Corporation; and
contractors providing supply chain management and other logistics services,
such as Agility Logistics Corporation.
We compete on various factors, which include our technical expertise and qualified
professional and/or security-cleared personnel, our ability to deliver innovative
cost-effective solutions in a timely manner, successful program execution, our
reputation and standing with customers, pricing and the size and geographic
presence of our company.
Competition within the government services industry has intensified which has
led to fewer sole source awards and an increased emphasis on cost competitiveness
and affordability. In addition, procurement initiatives to improve efficiency,
refocus priorities and enhance best practices could result in fewer new opportunities
for our industry as a whole, which would intensify competition within the industry
as companies compete for a more limited set of new programs.
Publicly Traded Peers of Science applications International corporation
Revenue and income for trailing 12 months, in millions of $, except employees| Company | Market Cap | Revenues |
|---|---|---|
 Science applications International corporation |
6,285.61 | 7,402.00 |
 Lockheed Martin Corporation |
133,381.04 | 79,116.00 |
 General Dynamics Corporation |
97,560.79 | 56,520.00 |
 Northrop Grumman Corp |
74,795.60 | 43,591.00 |
 Elbit Systems Ltd |
30,558.16 | 7,938.63 |
 Leidos Holdings Inc |
16,976.25 | 17,706.00 |
| SUBTOTAL | 439,999.27 | 285,821.16 |
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Sources: see Methodology: Peer & Competitor Identification, Sourcing.
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Science Applications International's Competitors Named by the Company
Competitive relationships identified from Science Applications International reports and corroborating sources, each with a basis and confidence.| Competitor | Basis | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| V2x Inc | Company report | 85% |
| Amentum Holdings Inc | Company report | 85% |
| Leidos Holdings Inc | Company report | 85% |
| Icf International Inc | Company report | 85% |
| Dlh Holdings Corp | Company report | 85% |
| Parsons Corporation | Company report | 85% |
| ManTech International Corporation | Company report | 85% |
| CACI International, Inc. | Company report | 85% |
| Raytheon Company | Company report | 85% |
| Accenture plc | Company report | 85% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | Company report | 85% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | Company report | 85% |
| Serco Group plc | Company report | 85% |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | Company report | 85% |
| Mingzhu Logistics Holdings Limited | Company report | 85% |
| Perspecta Inc. | Company report | 85% |
| Telos Corporation | Company report | 85% |
| Kratos Defense and Security Solutions inc | Company report | 85% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | Company report | 85% |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | Company report | 85% |
| Bwx Technologies Inc | Company report | 85% |
| Textron Inc | Company report | 85% |
Company report basis, confidence, active dates and source counts for Science Applications International's named competitors require a Commercial License.
Methodology: see Methodology: Peer & Competitor Identification, Sourcing.
Science Applications International's Business Segment Mix vs Peers
Revenue by operating segment or division, as named and reported by each company. Segment names are the filer's own and are not standardized across companies. Do not assume a same-named or similarly-named segment is defined identically between two companies. Shares are of each company's own total revenue and are not required to sum to 100% (intersegment revenue, unallocated items).| Company | Largest Segment |
|---|---|
| Science applications International corporation | Defense And Intelligence 76.92 % |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | Aeronautics 39.66 % |
| General Dynamics Corporation | Marine Systems 34.05 % |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | Aeronautics Systems 32.14 % |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | Land Systems 29.21 % |
| Leidos Holdings Inc | Intelligence and Digital 33.39 % |
Source: operating segment revenue as reported in each company's reports (10-K/10-Q), via the CSIMarket API, leaf-level reportable segments only (parent roll-up segments are excluded where sub-segments are separately disclosed).
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Science Applications International's Productivity vs Peers Comparison
Revenue and income per employee, trailing 12 months, in $; market cap in millions of $| Company | Market Cap | Revenue / Employee | Income / Employee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science applications International corporation | 6,286 | 321,826 | 16,522 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | 133,381 | 643,220 | 52,951 |
| General Dynamics Corporation | 97,561 | 483,077 | 39,803 |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 74,796 | 5,812,133 | 602,667 |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | 30,558 | 601,411 | 40,577 |
| Leidos Holdings Inc | 16,976 | 354,120 | 28,980 |
| PEERS TOTAL | 433,714 | 527,548 | 39,340 |
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Science Applications International's Geographic Revenue Exposure vs Peers
Revenue by country/region as reported in each company's most recent report. Disclosure granularity varies by filer (some report by country, others by broad region) and is shown as disclosed.| Company | Largest Market |
|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | United States 69.29 % |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | United States 86.67 % |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | Israel 32.20 % |
| Leidos Holdings Inc | United States 91.34 % |
| Textron Inc | United States 70.17 % |
Source: revenue geography as reported in each company's reports (10-K/10-Q), via the CSIMarket API. Percentages are of that company's own total consolidated revenue for its most recent reported period.
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Science Applications International's Position in Industry Market Structure
Market-capitalization share and concentration across all 145 companies in Science Applications International's industry classification, broader than the peer set above. Market cap in millions of $.Science Applications International ranks #25 of 145 companies by market capitalization in its industry, holding 0.91 % of total industry market cap. The industry's Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) is 588, indicating a unconcentrated market structure (see Methodology: Market Structure & Concentration).
| Rank | Company | Market Cap | Industry Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automatic Data Processing Inc | 123,870 | 17.95 % |
| 2 | Infosys Limited | 52,737 | 7.64 % |
| 3 | Workday Inc | 49,303 | 7.14 % |
| 4 | Zscaler Inc | 32,665 | 4.73 % |
| 5 | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 6 | Verisign Inc | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Verisk Analytics Inc | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 8 | Samsara Inc | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 9 | Wipro Limited | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 10 | Toast Inc | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 25 | Science applications International corporation | 6,286 | 0.91 % |
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Source: CSIMarket API (daily market-structure computation) across CSIMarket's industry classification, market capitalization as of 2026-11-05.
Science Applications International's Same-Size Peers & Stock Performance
Peers chosen by closeness in market-cap rank within the same industry classification (not the named-competitor list above). Trailing 12-month total return, 3-month price momentum, beta and Sharpe ratio vs the broad U.S. market.| Rank | Company | Market Cap | TTM Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Aurora Innovation Inc | 7,963 | -13.71 % |
| 21 | Compass Inc | 7,767 | 14.18 % |
| 22 | Open Text Corp | 6,514 | -29.42 % |
| 23 | Ringcentral Inc | 6,438 | 174.88 % |
| 24 | Doximity Inc | 1,234 | 12.3% |
| 25 | Science applications International corporation | 6,286 | 64.65 % |
| 26 | Bilibili Inc | 1,234 | 12.3% |
| 27 | Pegasystems Inc | 1,234 | 12.3% |
| 28 | Waystar Holding Corp | 1,234 | 12.3% |
| 29 | Parsons Corporation | 1,234 | 12.3% |
| 30 | Amdocs Limited | 1,234 | 12.3% |
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Source: CSIMarket API (daily market-structure computation); returns and risk metrics as of 2026-11-05. Beta and Sharpe ratio are versus the broad U.S. equity market, not this industry.
Science Applications International's Profitability & Cost Structure
Trailing 12-month margins from SEC-filed financials. Operating margin is compared to the Cloud Computing & Data Analytics industry median; gross margin, EBITDA margin and capital intensity are compared to the live industry average (257 companies). See the full Cloud Computing & Data Analytics industry profitability benchmarks.| Metric | Company | Industry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 12.92 % | 38.75 % (avg) | -25.8 pp |
| Operating Margin | 8.57 % | industry median | +8.5 pp |
| EBITDA Margin | 11.71 % | 1.63 % (avg) | +10.1 pp |
| Capital Intensity (Capex / Revenue) | 0.55 % | 5.89 % (avg) | -5.3 pp |
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. SG&A and R&D as a share of revenue have limited coverage as this data is backfilled and appear only where reported. Higher capital intensity is not inherently negative; it reflects the industry's asset requirements.
Science Applications International's Valuation vs Competitive Position
Valuation multiples vs the Cloud Computing & Data Analytics industry average (257 companies, excluding loss-making/negative-equity outliers), alongside returns on capital for context on whether a premium or discount lines up with measurably stronger or weaker returns. See the full Cloud Computing & Data Analytics industry valuation benchmarks.| Metric | Company | Industry Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 11.9x | 27.8x | -15.9x |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.7x | 14.0x | -6.3x |
| P/B | 2.9x | 3.9x | -0.9x |
| Return on Equity | 25.89 % | industry aggregate | 14.37 % |
| Return on Invested Capital | 10.91 % | -0.37 % (avg) | 11.28 % |
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. A valuation premium or discount is not, by itself, a judgment of over- or under-valuation. Compare it against the return and growth context shown elsewhere on this page.
Science Applications International's Multi-Year Financial Trajectory
Fiscal-year revenue growth, operating margin, return on invested capital and P/E, as reported in company reports.| Metric | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | 4.60 % | 36.92 % | 0.00 % | -8.74 % | 17.78 % | -3.37 % | 0.00 % | -2.44 % |
| Operating Margin | 4.72 % | 5.80 % | 5.80 % | 5.77 % | 6.25 % | 6.73 % | 9.95 % | 7.75 % |
| Return on Invested Capital | 8.33 % | 7.46 % | 6.17 % | 5.94 % | 7.70 % | 8.45 % | 13.66 % | 10.34 % |
| P/E | 21.0x | 22.6x | 24.7x | 22.2x | 22.3x | 13.2x | 18.5x | 12.5x |
Source: CSIMarket API, fiscal-year figures. P/E is this company's own historical ratio at each fiscal year end and can swing sharply around an earnings trough: that is real, not a data error.
Science Applications International's Strategic Group Map
Science Applications International is shown in red; its closest peers by combined growth, margin and ROIC are labeled. See Methodology: Strategic Group Map for how this chart is built.
Science Applications International's trailing-12-month revenue growth of -0.3% and operating margin of 8.6% compares with an average of 0.8% growth and 10.0% margin across its 8 closest peers by combined growth, margin and ROIC -- Science Applications International sits below that peer average on growth and below it on margin.
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. Extreme outlier values (from near-zero-revenue companies) are excluded from the plotted cloud but never from the highlighted company or its labeled peers.
Science Applications International's BCG Growth-Share Matrix
See Methodology: BCG Growth-Share Matrix for how relative share and growth are calculated and thresholded.
Science Applications International falls in the Dog quadrant: relative market share of 0.05x vs its largest competitor, in an industry growing revenue 4.0% (median, trailing 12 months).
Source: CSIMarket API (market-cap share and industry revenue growth). The 10% growth and 1.0x share lines are standard textbook thresholds, not derived from this industry's own distribution.
Science Applications International's Competitive Forces (Porter's Five Forces)
Only the forces this data can support honestly are shown; the other three are marked as such rather than guessed.| Force | Assessment | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive Rivalry | High | Industry HHI of 588 (see Industry Market Structure & Concentration above) |
| Barriers to Entry | Lower than typical for the industry | Capital intensity (capex / revenue) of 0.55 % vs industry average 5.89 % (see Profitability & Cost Structure above) |
Note: see Methodology: Porter's Five Forces. Supplier power and buyer power are covered on Science Applications International's dedicated Suppliers and Customers pages, not here.
Science Applications International's Industry Attractiveness & Competitive Strength
See Methodology: GE/McKinsey Matrix for how the two axes are built.
Science Applications International falls in the Low attractiveness / Medium strength cell: Harvest.
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. Each axis score is a simple 1(low)/2(medium)/3(high) average across its three inputs -- a transparent, disclosed simplification, not a validated academic scoring model.
Science Applications International's SWOT
Every point below is a fixed rule applied to a metric already shown elsewhere on this page (Market Structure, Profitability, Valuation, Run-Rate, Stock Performance, Quality Breadth) not an independent strategic assessment. A blank quadrant means no rule was met, not that none apply.Strengths
- Operating margin 8.5 points above the industry median.
- Return on equity 14.4 points above the industry aggregate.
- Outperforming the U.S.A. 500 over the trailing 12 months.
Weaknesses
- Low relative market share vs the industry leader (0.05x).
Opportunities
- Trades at a lower P/E than the industry average (11.9x vs 27.8x) despite a higher return on invested capital -- a possible re-rating opportunity.
Threats
No rule matched.
Methodology: see Methodology: SWOT Analysis.
Science Applications International's Financial Strength vs Peers Comparison
Quick ratio, working capital, debt to equity and asset turnover, trailing 12 months| Company | Quick Ratio | Working Capital | Debt / Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science applications International corporation | 0.11 | 1.19 | 1.70 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | 0.17 | 1.17 | 2.53 |
| General Dynamics Corporation | 0.20 | 1.42 | 0.29 |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 0.23 | 1.16 | 0.85 |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | 0.11 | 1.29 | 0.02 |
| Leidos Holdings Inc | 0.26 | 1.58 | 1.36 |
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Quick ratio = cash / current liabilities; working capital ratio = current assets / current liabilities; asset turnover = revenue / total assets. Peers in the Blank Checks industry are excluded.
Science Applications International's Revenue and Income Growth vs Peers
Quarterly revenue and net income growth, year over year and quarter over quarter| Company | Period | Revenue Y/Y | Income Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science applications International corporation | Q2 2026 | +6.3 % | -19.7 % |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | Q3 2026 | +11.3 % | +14.0 % |
| General Dynamics Corporation | Q3 2026 | +12.9 % | +16.1 % |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | Q3 2026 | +6.7 % | +2.2 % |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | Q4 2025 | +16.3 % | +66.4 % |
| Leidos Holdings Inc | Q3 2026 | +8.9 % | +4.3 % |
| PEERS TOTAL | +9.4 % | +12.8 % |
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Growth is shown only where both periods are positive. Peers in the Blank Checks industry are excluded.
Science Applications International's Peers' Costs of Sales and Capital Expenditures
Context for revenue growth: peer costs and capex, year over year and quarter over quarter| Company | Period | Costs Y/Y | Capex Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science applications International corporation | Q2 2026 | +5.6 % | +114.3 % |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | Q3 2026 | +11.6 % | +15.2 % |
| General Dynamics Corporation | Q3 2026 | +81.5 % | +126.9 % |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | Q3 2026 | +32.3 % | +1.7 % |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | Q4 2025 | +15.8 % | +4.9 % |
| Leidos Holdings Inc | Q3 2026 | +9.8 % | +172.4 % |
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Science Applications International's Returns and Turnover vs Peers
ROA, ROI and ROE (trailing 12 months), receivables and inventory turnover| Company | ROA | ROI | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science applications International corporation | 7.06% | 8.74% | 25.89% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | 10.59% | 14.93% | 78.85% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | 7.87% | 12.53% | 17.60% |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 8.83% | 10.92% | 25.70% |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | 4.23% | 8.62% | 12.97% |
| Leidos Holdings Inc | 10.01% | 11.25% | 28.69% |
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ROA = net income / total assets; ROI = net income / investments; ROE = net income / equity; turnover ratios use trailing 12 month revenue (receivables) and cost of sales (inventory).
Science Applications International's Valuation vs Peers
P/E, price to sales, PEG, price to cash flow and price to book| Company | P/E | Price / Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Science applications International corporation | 17.26 | 0.85 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | 20.50 | 1.69 |
| General Dynamics Corporation | 20.92 | 1.73 |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 16.61 | 1.72 |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | 57.18 | 3.85 |
| Leidos Holdings Inc | 12.24 | 0.96 |
| PEERS AVERAGE | 20.81 | 1.54 |
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P/E = price / diluted EPS (trailing 12 months); PEG = P/E divided by EPS growth; the average row divides the peers' combined market cap by their combined income, sales, cash flow and equity.