Investors with an interest in Aerospace - Defense stocks have likely encountered both Huntington Ingalls (HII) and Lockheed Martin (LMT). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Huntington Ingalls' business model has allowed it to deliver steady dividend growth to shareholders in recent years. The company's revenue climbed to a record high in the first quarter while diluted EPS also surged higher. HII's interest coverage ratio for the quarter was healthy.