NOC:NYE-Northrop Grumman Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Aerospace & Defense | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 477.36

Change

+7.45 (+1.59)%

Market Cap

USD 43.60B

Volume

0.82M

Analyst Target

USD 392.47
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Northrop Grumman Corporation is a security company providing systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber security; command, control, communications and computers (C4) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

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ETFs Containing NOC

MISL First Trust Indxx Aerospa.. 7.44 % 0.00 %

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HACK ETFMG Prime Cyber Securit.. 5.81 % 0.60 %

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USD 1.73B
AMER 5.17 % 0.00 %

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XAD:CA iShares U.S. Aerospace & .. 4.57 % 0.00 %

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CAD 6.87M
ROKT SPDR S&P Kensho Final Fro.. 4.06 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.02B
UAV 4.04 % 0.00 %

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DFEN Direxion Daily Aerospace .. 3.11 % 1.09 %

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USD 0.16B
DEF 0.00 % 0.59 %

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ITA 0.00 % 0.42 %

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JHMI 0.00 % 0.47 %

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PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defen.. 0.00 % 0.59 %

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USD 2.98B
BSCS Invesco BulletShares 2028.. 0.00 % 0.10 %

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USD 1.44B
XKFF 0.00 % 0.00 %

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XAR SPDR® S&P Aerospace & De.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

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USD 1.98B
SHLD Global X Funds 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.04B
VTRN 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 1.97% 46% F 44% F
Dividend Return 0.40% 50% F 24% F
Total Return 2.37% 44% F 42% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 3.42% 35% F 38% F
Dividend Return 1.62% 52% F 22% F
Total Return 5.04% 40% F 33% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 77.06% 68% D+ 80% B-
Dividend Return 11.78% 67% D+ 45% F
Total Return 88.84% 80% B- 81% B-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 9.18% 64% D 71% C-
Dividend Return 10.88% 64% D 70% C-
Total Return 1.70% 59% D- 42% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 19.24% 83% B 58% F
Risk Adjusted Return 56.54% 88% B+ 83% B
Market Capitalization 43.60B 91% A- 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 21.00 43% 20%
Price/Book Ratio 4.61 32% 19%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 17.61 48% 20%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 19.11 29% 15%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 13.66% 71% 69%
Return on Invested Capital 7.92% 52% 57%
Return on Assets 3.66% 51% 61%
Debt to Equity Ratio 93.18% 19% 37%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.