Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 75/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (12% profit margin, 11% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-03, Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ: SAIC) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 75/100 at a spot price of $151.86 (+0.67% 1D, market cap $6.36B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, SAIC ranks #43 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), SAIC carries a Roarable B (75/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.7x, gross margin of 12.0%, and ROIC of 10.9%. By comparison, OTEX (Open Text Corporation) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 15.6x, ROIC 7.7%, cap $6.66B) and DOX (Amdocs Limited) posts a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 13.6x, ROIC 23.6%, cap $6.78B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DOX leads on earnings multiple (13.6x) while DOX leads on capital efficiency (23.6% ROIC).
Per SAIC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-30, CIK 0001571123), Science Applications International Corporation generated $7.26B in revenue (-2.9% YoY), $358.0M in net income, and $577.0M in free cash flow against $5.35B in total assets and $2.47B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (12% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6.4% realized swing band)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 7.9% FCF Margin ($577.0M FCF) & 12% Gross Margin
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (75.9) create a -7 pt regime headwind
Even with a 75/100 (B) score, SAIC faces multiple-compression risk if 17.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 15.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($133.89) or 200D SMA ($111.42) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($163.48) toward Bear Floor ($124.53).
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) advanced +0.67% to $151.86, trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($81.08 – $154.46). High-quality cash engine (12% profit margin, 11% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) a leading mission integrator supporting defense, space, intelligence, and civilian agencies, announced today that it
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -2.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) ranks #43 by composite RQD confidence (75/100, grade B) and #187 by equity capitalization ($6.36B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DOX leads on earnings valuation at 13.6x trailing P/E, while DOX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.6% ROIC and 35.1% gross margin. DOCS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 84/100 (A-) compared with SAIC at 75/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAIC
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Science Applications International Corporation | B | 75/100 | 17.7x | 12.0% | 10.9% | +0.67% | $6.36B | Benchmark Subject |
| OTEX Open Text Corporation | C- | 59/100 | 15.6x | 72.3% | 7.7% | -1.77% | $6.66B | /otex-vs-saic → |
| DOX Amdocs Limited | B+ | 77/100 | 13.6x | 35.1% | 23.6% | +0.98% | $6.78B | /dox-vs-saic → |
| RNG RingCentral Inc. | B | 73/100 | — | 71.2% | 16.8% | -2.72% | $6.88B | /rng-vs-saic → |
| DOCS Doximity Inc. | A- | 84/100 | 30.6x | 89.1% | 17.2% | -2.59% | $5.84B | /docs-vs-saic → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-30), Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) reported GAAP revenue of $7.26B (-2.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.48B , and -2.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $358.0M, operating cash flow of $609.0M, and free cash flow of $577.0M (+26.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, SAIC closed FY2025 with $5.35B in total assets against $2.47B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.59, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-30 | $7.26B | $358.0M | $609.0M | $577.0M | $5.35B | $2.47B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-01-31 | $7.48B | $362.0M | $494.0M | $458.0M | $5.25B | $1.91B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-02-02 | $7.44B | $477.0M | $396.0M | $61.0M | $8.93B | $2.09B |
As of 2026-11-03, Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ: SAIC) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 75/100 at a spot price of $151.86 (+0.67% 1D, market cap $6.36B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, SAIC ranks #43 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), SAIC carries a Roarable B (75/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.7x, gross margin of 12.0%, and ROIC of 10.9%. By comparison, OTEX (Open Text Corporation) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 15.6x, ROIC 7.7%, cap $6.66B) and DOX (Amdocs Limited) posts a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 13.6x, ROIC 23.6%, cap $6.78B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DOX leads on earnings multiple (13.6x) while DOX leads on capital efficiency (23.6% ROIC).
Per SAIC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-30, CIK 0001571123), Science Applications International Corporation generated $7.26B in revenue (-2.9% YoY), $358.0M in net income, and $577.0M in free cash flow against $5.35B in total assets and $2.47B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (12% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
SAIC last traded at $151.86 (+0.67% on volume of 428,121 shares), positioning the stock +13.42% above its 50-day simple moving average ($133.89) and +36.30% above its 200-day simple moving average ($111.42). Across its 52-week range of $81.08 to $154.46, SAIC sits at the 96.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 75.9 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.4% ($142.14 to $161.58).
Why SAIC Stock advanced +0.67% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (12% profit margin, 11% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, SAIC scores 76 out of 100, a letter grade of B+, with the verdict "Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 (ROIC 10.9%; FCF yield 9.13%), Whale 13F Flow at 17/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 15/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 14/20 (Beta 1.4; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 14/20 (Altman Z 3.59; Piotroski F 5/9; Debt/Equity 1.65). The strongest pillar is whale/institutional flow, followed by the cash engine; the weakest-scoring pillars are macro fit and balance sheet forensics, each 6 points short of the maximum. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on cash generation and institutional interest, as reflected in the rating. The valuation tradeoff is that the stock has already moved substantially: price is $150.85 against a 52-week range of $81.08 - $154.46, meaning it trades near the top of that range. The beta of 1.4 indicates above-market sensitivity to broad moves, and the debt load (Debt/Equity 1.65) and moderate Altman Z-Score add balance-sheet sensitivity to a downturn. This brief is an educational summary of how the rating's components interact, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector and EDP Services industry, per the company profile. Per the profile, the company operates with a market capitalization of $6.3B. The source data does not provide a description of specific products, customers, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $7262.0M | $521.0M | $358.0M | N/A | $577.0M | $182.0M | $2468.0M |
| FY 2024 | $7479.0M | $563.0M | $362.0M | N/A | $458.0M | $56.0M | $1907.0M |
| FY 2023 | $7444.0M | $741.0M | $477.0M | N/A | $61.0M | N/A | $2090.3M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $7479.0M in FY 2024 to $7262.0M in FY 2025, while operating income fell from $563.0M to $521.0M. Per the market data, gross margin is 12%, operating margin 7.2%, and net margin 4.9%, with ROIC at 10.9%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 3.59 and the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9. Debt rose from $1907.0M to $2468.0M across FY 2024 to FY 2025 while reported cash increased from $56.0M to $182.0M.
Per the recent news wire, headlines include a Yahoo Finance report on a 52-week high with a cash-out question (GREEN catalyst flag), Yahoo Finance Australia and CMC Markets pieces describing a "margin-led turnaround," a Simply Wall St piece on buying before ex-dividend, a TradingView piece on government and technical consulting stocks, and a Stock Titan piece reporting that SAIC acquired the developer of a security product that had appeared on an NSA list for over a decade. All other items are flagged YELLOW market-wire. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals in the source data.
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Welcome to the SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 76/100 (Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in EDP Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SAIC, but look at what you are paying: 17.7x trailing P/E with 12.0% gross margins. Unless Science Applications International Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SAIC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in EDP Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $150.85 (52-wk range $81.08 - $154.46), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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