Which has stronger valuation & earnings, LMT or ESLT?

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than Elbit Systems. Lockheed Martin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elbit Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Lockheed Martin $75.05B 1.55 $5.02B $27.13 18.56 Elbit Systems $7.94B 3.92 $534.34M $13.27 52.79

Does the media refer more to LMT or ESLT?

In the previous week, Lockheed Martin had 41 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Lockheed Martin and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. Lockheed Martin's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.20 indicating that Lockheed Martin is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lockheed Martin 24 Very Positive mention(s) 9 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Elbit Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer HWM or ESLT?

In the previous week, Howmet Aerospace had 11 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Howmet Aerospace and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. Howmet Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.20 indicating that Howmet Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Howmet Aerospace 2 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Elbit Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to ESLT or GD?

In the previous week, General Dynamics had 13 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for General Dynamics and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.20 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Elbit Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral General Dynamics 9 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor ESLT or NOC?

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 19 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.20 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Elbit Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Northrop Grumman 9 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor TDG or ESLT?

In the previous week, Transdigm Group had 14 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Transdigm Group and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Transdigm Group's score of 0.17 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Transdigm Group 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Elbit Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Elbit Systems (ESLT) Competitors

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ESLT vs. LMT, HWM, GD, NOC, and TDG

Should you buy Elbit Systems stock or one of its competitors? Elbit Systems's main competitors and comparable companies include Lockheed Martin (LMT), Howmet Aerospace (HWM), General Dynamics (GD), Northrop Grumman (NOC), and Transdigm Group (TDG). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does Elbit Systems compare to Lockheed Martin?

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Lockheed Martin presently has a consensus price target of $637.56, suggesting a potential upside of 26.59%. Elbit Systems has a consensus price target of $870.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.19%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Lockheed Martin is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lockheed Martin	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42
Elbit Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, Lockheed Martin had 41 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Lockheed Martin and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. Lockheed Martin's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.20 indicating that Lockheed Martin is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lockheed Martin	24 Very Positive mention(s)	9 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Elbit Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.09, suggesting that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

Lockheed Martin has a net margin of 8.16% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.44%. Lockheed Martin's return on equity of 91.42% beat Elbit Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lockheed Martin	8.16%	91.42%	11.02%
Elbit Systems	7.44%	16.66%	5.39%

Lockheed Martin pays an annual dividend of $13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Lockheed Martin pays out 50.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Elbit Systems pays out 25.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lockheed Martin has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Elbit Systems has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Lockheed Martin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than Elbit Systems. Lockheed Martin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elbit Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lockheed Martin	$75.05B	1.55	$5.02B	$27.13	18.56
Elbit Systems	$7.94B	3.92	$534.34M	$13.27	52.79

74.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats Elbit Systems on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elbit Systems compare to Howmet Aerospace?

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) and Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

Howmet Aerospace has a net margin of 20.52% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.44%. Howmet Aerospace's return on equity of 33.91% beat Elbit Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Howmet Aerospace	20.52%	33.91%	15.11%
Elbit Systems	7.44%	16.66%	5.39%

Howmet Aerospace pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Howmet Aerospace pays out 12.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Elbit Systems pays out 25.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Howmet Aerospace has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Elbit Systems has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Howmet Aerospace has higher revenue and earnings than Elbit Systems. Howmet Aerospace is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elbit Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Howmet Aerospace	$8.25B	11.18	$1.51B	$4.64	49.72
Elbit Systems	$7.94B	3.92	$534.34M	$13.27	52.79

Howmet Aerospace has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Howmet Aerospace had 11 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Howmet Aerospace and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. Howmet Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.20 indicating that Howmet Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Howmet Aerospace	2 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Elbit Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

90.5% of Howmet Aerospace shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Howmet Aerospace shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Howmet Aerospace currently has a consensus price target of $314.84, suggesting a potential upside of 36.48%. Elbit Systems has a consensus price target of $870.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.19%. Given Howmet Aerospace's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Howmet Aerospace is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Howmet Aerospace	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.95
Elbit Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

Howmet Aerospace beats Elbit Systems on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elbit Systems compare to General Dynamics?

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, General Dynamics has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, General Dynamics had 13 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for General Dynamics and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.20 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Elbit Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
General Dynamics	9 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

General Dynamics has a net margin of 8.18% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.44%. General Dynamics' return on equity of 17.43% beat Elbit Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Elbit Systems	7.44%	16.66%	5.39%
General Dynamics	8.18%	17.43%	7.67%

General Dynamics has higher revenue and earnings than Elbit Systems. General Dynamics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elbit Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Elbit Systems	$7.94B	3.92	$534.34M	$13.27	52.79
General Dynamics	$52.55B	1.69	$4.21B	$16.39	20.08

Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. General Dynamics pays an annual dividend of $6.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Elbit Systems pays out 25.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. General Dynamics pays out 38.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Elbit Systems has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and General Dynamics has increased its dividend for 34 consecutive years. General Dynamics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Elbit Systems currently has a consensus price target of $870.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.19%. General Dynamics has a consensus price target of $410.84, suggesting a potential upside of 24.84%. Given General Dynamics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe General Dynamics is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Elbit Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
General Dynamics	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.68

17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.1% of General Dynamics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of General Dynamics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

General Dynamics beats Elbit Systems on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elbit Systems compare to Northrop Grumman?

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 19 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.20 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Elbit Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Northrop Grumman	9 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Northrop Grumman has higher revenue and earnings than Elbit Systems. Northrop Grumman is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elbit Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Elbit Systems	$7.94B	3.92	$534.34M	$13.27	52.79
Northrop Grumman	$41.95B	1.62	$4.18B	$31.48	15.20

Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $9.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Elbit Systems pays out 25.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northrop Grumman pays out 31.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Elbit Systems has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Northrop Grumman has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Northrop Grumman is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Elbit Systems presently has a consensus price target of $870.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.19%. Northrop Grumman has a consensus price target of $647.57, suggesting a potential upside of 35.31%. Given Northrop Grumman's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Northrop Grumman is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Elbit Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Northrop Grumman	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.4% of Northrop Grumman shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Northrop Grumman shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northrop Grumman has a beta of -0.11, indicating that its share price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

Northrop Grumman has a net margin of 10.48% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.44%. Northrop Grumman's return on equity of 24.25% beat Elbit Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Elbit Systems	7.44%	16.66%	5.39%
Northrop Grumman	10.48%	24.25%	8.15%

Summary

Northrop Grumman beats Elbit Systems on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elbit Systems compare to Transdigm Group?

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) and Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

Transdigm Group currently has a consensus target price of $1,444.87, suggesting a potential upside of 32.18%. Elbit Systems has a consensus target price of $870.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.19%. Given Transdigm Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Transdigm Group is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Transdigm Group	0 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.28
Elbit Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

95.8% of Transdigm Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of Transdigm Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Transdigm Group had 14 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Transdigm Group and 3 mentions for Elbit Systems. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Transdigm Group's score of 0.17 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Transdigm Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Elbit Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Transdigm Group has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

Transdigm Group has higher revenue and earnings than Elbit Systems. Transdigm Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elbit Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Transdigm Group	$8.83B	6.92	$2.07B	$32.96	33.16
Elbit Systems	$7.94B	3.92	$534.34M	$13.27	52.79

Transdigm Group has a net margin of 19.69% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.44%. Elbit Systems' return on equity of 16.66% beat Transdigm Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Transdigm Group	19.69%	-23.65%	9.12%
Elbit Systems	7.44%	16.66%	5.39%

Summary

Transdigm Group beats Elbit Systems on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ESLT vs. The Competition

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Metric	Elbit Systems	Aerospace & Defense Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$30.93B	$20.41B	$10.24B	$13.24B
Dividend Yield	0.48%	1.70%	96.75%	15.89%
P/E Ratio	52.47	36.46	25.44	26.05
Price / Sales	3.90	126.48	276.46	90.03
Price / Cash	40.17	25.51	23.82	51.25
Price / Book	7.49	7.23	4.80	6.31
Net Income	$534.34M	$567.33M	$616.94M	$361.43M
7 Day Performance	-5.27%	-2.79%	-0.93%	-1.67%
1 Month Performance	-1.83%	-4.90%	-1.87%	-3.94%
1 Year Performance	37.05%	-4.21%	3.05%	2.77%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ESLT Elbit Systems	3.4593 of 5 stars	$696.23 +0.1%	$870.00 +25.0%	+37.7%	$30.93B	$7.94B	52.47	20,537
LMT Lockheed Martin	4.9826 of 5 stars	$517.78 -0.3%	$637.56 +23.1%	+1.3%	$119.91B	$75.05B	19.08	123,000	Trending News
HWM Howmet Aerospace	4.7177 of 5 stars	$228.45 -1.7%	$318.00 +39.2%	+17.1%	$93.02B	$8.25B	49.24	25,430	Analyst Forecast
GD General Dynamics	4.98 of 5 stars	$334.03 -0.8%	$410.84 +23.0%	-2.4%	$91.10B	$52.55B	20.38	117,000
NOC Northrop Grumman	4.9653 of 5 stars	$504.90 -1.1%	$658.29 +30.4%	-20.4%	$72.51B	$41.95B	16.04	95,000	Trending News Analyst Downgrade

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Elbit Systems (ESLT) Competitors

ESLT vs. LMT, HWM, GD, NOC, and TDG

How does Elbit Systems compare to Lockheed Martin?

Do analysts prefer LMT or ESLT?

Does the media refer more to LMT or ESLT?

Which has more volatility and risk, LMT or ESLT?

Is LMT or ESLT more profitable?

Is LMT or ESLT a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, LMT or ESLT?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of LMT or ESLT?

Summary

How does Elbit Systems compare to Howmet Aerospace?

Is HWM or ESLT more profitable?

Is HWM or ESLT a better dividend stock?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, HWM or ESLT?

Which has more risk & volatility, HWM or ESLT?

Does the media prefer HWM or ESLT?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of HWM or ESLT?

Do analysts recommend HWM or ESLT?

Summary

How does Elbit Systems compare to General Dynamics?

Which has more risk and volatility, ESLT or GD?

Does the media refer more to ESLT or GD?

Is ESLT or GD more profitable?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ESLT or GD?

Is ESLT or GD a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate ESLT or GD?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ESLT or GD?

Summary

How does Elbit Systems compare to Northrop Grumman?

Does the media favor ESLT or NOC?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, ESLT or NOC?

Is ESLT or NOC a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate ESLT or NOC?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ESLT or NOC?

Which has more volatility and risk, ESLT or NOC?

Is ESLT or NOC more profitable?

Summary

How does Elbit Systems compare to Transdigm Group?

Do analysts rate TDG or ESLT?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in TDG or ESLT?

Does the media favor TDG or ESLT?

Which has more risk & volatility, TDG or ESLT?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, TDG or ESLT?

Is TDG or ESLT more profitable?

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