Booz Allen Hamilton’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 31.1% of its value and falling to $124.98 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Following the drawdown, is this a buying opportunity for BAH? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Why Is Booz Allen Hamilton a Good Business?

With roots dating back to 1914 and deep ties to nearly all U.S. cabinet-level departments, Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) provides management consulting, technology services, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and military branches.

1. Core Business Firing on All Cylinders

We can better understand Government & Technical Consulting companies by analyzing their organic revenue. This metric gives visibility into Booz Allen Hamilton’s core business because it excludes one-time events such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures along with foreign currency fluctuations - non-fundamental factors that can manipulate the income statement.

Over the last two years, Booz Allen Hamilton’s organic revenue averaged 13.2% year-on-year growth. This performance was fantastic and shows it can expand quickly without relying on expensive (and risky) acquisitions.

2. Economies of Scale Give It Negotiating Leverage with Suppliers

With $11.78 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, Booz Allen Hamilton is one of the larger companies in the business services industry and benefits from a well-known brand that influences purchasing decisions.

3. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth

We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.

Booz Allen Hamilton’s EPS grew at a spectacular 14.5% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 10.1% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.

Final Judgment

These are just a few reasons why we're bullish on Booz Allen Hamilton. With the recent decline, the stock trades at 18.1× forward P/E (or $124.98 per share). Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

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