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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-05), Huntington Ingalls Industries's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.72%.
The industry rank for Huntington Ingalls Industries's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
HII's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 52.24% of 335
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.61
vs HII: 9.72
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Huntington Ingalls Industries 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
HII vs DRS, MOG.A, SARO: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Huntington Ingalls Industries's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Huntington Ingalls Industries 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Huntington Ingalls Industries's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huntington Ingalls Industries's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 9.72% as of Aug. 05, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Huntington Ingalls Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #160 out of 335 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Huntington Ingalls Industries' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.72%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.61. Huntington Ingalls Industries' value of 9.72% is 47% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #160 out of 335 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huntington Ingalls Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huntington Ingalls Industries' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to DRS and MOG.A?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #160 out of 335 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Huntington Ingalls Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.61. Huntington Ingalls Industries' value of 9.72% is 47% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.61, based on 335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Huntington Ingalls Industries's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 9.72% is 47% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Huntington Ingalls Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huntington Ingalls Industries's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $297.55, compared to a current price of $323.06 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.72% and 47% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.61. Huntington Ingalls Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 9.72% as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $323.06 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $297.55.
GuruFocus considers Huntington Ingalls Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HII:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 9.72%
GF Value™: $297.55 vs. price of $323.06 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#160 of 335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest independent military shipbuilder in the US, spun out from Northrop Grumman in 2011. It operates three segments, two of which are storied shipyards: Ingalls produces non-nuclear-powered ships, including amphibious landing ships and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, while Newport News produces nuclear-powered ships as the only producer of Gerald Ford-class aircraft carriers and a major subcontractor on Virginia- and Columbia-class nuclear submarines. HII shares production of destroyers and nuclear submarines with General Dynamics' Bath Iron Works and Electric Boat shipyards, respectively. The company's mission technologies segment produces uncrewed sea vessels and provides a range of IT and other services to US government agencies.
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