Science Applications International (SAIC) Competitors

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH) and Science Applications International (NYSE:SAIC) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and valuation.

Does the media favor BAH or SAIC?

In the previous week, Booz Allen Hamilton had 17 more articles in the media than Science Applications International. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Booz Allen Hamilton and 4 mentions for Science Applications International. Booz Allen Hamilton's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Science Applications International's score of 0.64 indicating that Booz Allen Hamilton is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Booz Allen Hamilton	10 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Science Applications International	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has more volatility and risk, BAH or SAIC?

Booz Allen Hamilton has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Science Applications International has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BAH or SAIC?

91.8% of Booz Allen Hamilton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.0% of Science Applications International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Booz Allen Hamilton shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Science Applications International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, BAH or SAIC?

Booz Allen Hamilton has higher revenue and earnings than Science Applications International. Science Applications International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Booz Allen Hamilton, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Booz Allen Hamilton	$11.98B	1.01	$935M	$8.14	12.05
Science Applications International	$7.46B	0.60	$477M	$8.26	11.81

Do analysts prefer BAH or SAIC?

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has a consensus price target of $129.45, indicating a potential upside of 31.98%. Science Applications International has a consensus price target of $115.10, indicating a potential upside of 18.04%. Given Booz Allen Hamilton's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Booz Allen Hamilton is more favorable than Science Applications International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Booz Allen Hamilton	3 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.07
Science Applications International	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.10

Is BAH or SAIC more profitable?

Booz Allen Hamilton has a net margin of 8.70% compared to Science Applications International's net margin of 4.11%. Booz Allen Hamilton's return on equity of 73.05% beat Science Applications International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Booz Allen Hamilton	8.70%	73.05%	11.61%
Science Applications International	4.11%	24.18%	7.78%

Is BAH or SAIC a better dividend stock?

Booz Allen Hamilton pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Science Applications International pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Booz Allen Hamilton pays out 27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Science Applications International pays out 17.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Booz Allen Hamilton has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Booz Allen Hamilton is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Booz Allen Hamilton beats Science Applications International on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.