Which has higher earnings and valuation, 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 1.86 $5.02B $27.13 22.27 Elbit Systems $8.55B 4.07 $534.34M $12.35 63.35

Does the media refer more to LMT or ESLT?

In the previous week, Lockheed Martin had 10 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Lockheed Martin and 19 mentions for Elbit Systems. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Lockheed Martin's score of 0.75 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lockheed Martin 16 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Elbit Systems 7 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer HWM or ESLT?

In the previous week, Howmet Aerospace had 24 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for Howmet Aerospace and 19 mentions for Elbit Systems. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Howmet Aerospace's score of 0.70 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Howmet Aerospace 12 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 16 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Elbit Systems 7 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer GD or ESLT?

In the previous week, General Dynamics had 14 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for General Dynamics and 19 mentions for Elbit Systems. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.88 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment General Dynamics 21 Very Positive mention(s) 8 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Elbit Systems 7 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to ESLT or NOC?

In the previous week, Elbit Systems had 5 more articles in the media than Northrop Grumman. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Elbit Systems and 14 mentions for Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.88 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 7 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northrop Grumman 10 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, TDG or ESLT?

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 $10.01B 6.98 $2.07B $32.96 37.88 Elbit Systems $8.55B 4.07 $534.34M $12.35 63.35

Does the media prefer TDG or ESLT?

In the previous week, Elbit Systems had 3 more articles in the media than Transdigm Group. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Elbit Systems and 16 mentions for Transdigm Group. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Transdigm Group's score of 0.77 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 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Elbit Systems 7 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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 better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

74.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Lockheed Martin has a net margin of 8.16% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.14%. 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	7.14%	16.15%	5.25%

In the previous week, Lockheed Martin had 10 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Lockheed Martin and 19 mentions for Elbit Systems. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Lockheed Martin's score of 0.75 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lockheed Martin	16 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Elbit Systems	7 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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	1.86	$5.02B	$27.13	22.27
Elbit Systems	$8.55B	4.07	$534.34M	$12.35	63.35

Lockheed Martin pays an annual dividend of $13.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Lockheed Martin pays out 50.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Elbit Systems pays out 26.9% 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 raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Elbit Systems has raised 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 a beta of 0.1, suggesting that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

Lockheed Martin currently has a consensus price target of $626.33, indicating a potential upside of 3.65%. Elbit Systems has a consensus price target of $803.75, indicating a potential upside of 2.73%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly 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)	11 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Elbit Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats Elbit Systems on 14 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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

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 $3.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Howmet Aerospace pays out 12.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Elbit Systems pays out 26.9% 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.

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, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Howmet Aerospace has a net margin of 20.52% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.14%. 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	7.14%	16.15%	5.25%

Howmet Aerospace has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Howmet Aerospace had 24 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for Howmet Aerospace and 19 mentions for Elbit Systems. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Howmet Aerospace's score of 0.70 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Howmet Aerospace	12 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	16 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Elbit Systems	7 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Howmet Aerospace presently has a consensus target price of $315.67, indicating a potential upside of 11.10%. Elbit Systems has a consensus target price of $803.75, indicating a potential upside of 2.73%. Given Howmet Aerospace's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research 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)	17 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85
Elbit Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

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	$9.12B	12.47	$1.51B	$4.64	61.23
Elbit Systems	$8.55B	4.07	$534.34M	$12.35	63.35

Summary

Howmet Aerospace beats Elbit Systems on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elbit Systems compare to General Dynamics?

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

General Dynamics has a net margin of 8.18% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.14%. General Dynamics' return on equity of 17.43% beat Elbit Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
General Dynamics	8.18%	17.43%	7.67%
Elbit Systems	7.14%	16.15%	5.25%

In the previous week, General Dynamics had 14 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for General Dynamics and 19 mentions for Elbit Systems. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.88 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
General Dynamics	21 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Elbit Systems	7 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

86.1% of General Dynamics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of General Dynamics 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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

General Dynamics has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.17, indicating that its share price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

General Dynamics currently has a consensus price target of $410.89, indicating a potential upside of 4.65%. Elbit Systems has a consensus price target of $803.75, indicating a potential upside of 2.73%. Given General Dynamics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe General Dynamics is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
General Dynamics	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.68
Elbit Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

General Dynamics pays an annual dividend of $6.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. General Dynamics pays out 38.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Elbit Systems pays out 26.9% 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. General Dynamics has increased its dividend for 34 consecutive years and Elbit Systems has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. General Dynamics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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
General Dynamics	$54.86B	1.94	$4.21B	$16.39	23.96
Elbit Systems	$8.55B	4.07	$534.34M	$12.35	63.35

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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.17, meaning that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northrop Grumman has a beta of -0.11, meaning that its stock price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

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	$8.55B	4.07	$534.34M	$12.35	63.35
Northrop Grumman	$41.95B	1.95	$4.18B	$31.48	18.33

Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $9.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Elbit Systems pays out 26.9% 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.

In the previous week, Elbit Systems had 5 more articles in the media than Northrop Grumman. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Elbit Systems and 14 mentions for Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.88 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	7 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northrop Grumman	10 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Northrop Grumman has a net margin of 10.48% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.14%. 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	7.14%	16.15%	5.25%
Northrop Grumman	10.48%	24.25%	8.15%

Elbit Systems presently has a consensus target price of $803.75, suggesting a potential upside of 2.73%. Northrop Grumman has a consensus target price of $655.30, suggesting a potential upside of 13.59%. Given Northrop Grumman's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Northrop Grumman	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.65

17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.4% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Northrop Grumman 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

Northrop Grumman beats Elbit Systems on 14 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 better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

Transdigm Group presently has a consensus target price of $1,463.71, suggesting a potential upside of 17.24%. Elbit Systems has a consensus target price of $803.75, suggesting a potential upside of 2.73%. 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)	11 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35
Elbit Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

In the previous week, Elbit Systems had 3 more articles in the media than Transdigm Group. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Elbit Systems and 16 mentions for Transdigm Group. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Transdigm Group's score of 0.77 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	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Elbit Systems	7 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Transdigm Group has a net margin of 19.69% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.14%. Elbit Systems' return on equity of 16.15% 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	7.14%	16.15%	5.25%

Transdigm Group has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

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

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	$10.01B	6.98	$2.07B	$32.96	37.88
Elbit Systems	$8.55B	4.07	$534.34M	$12.35	63.35

Summary

Transdigm Group beats Elbit Systems on 12 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	$34.78B	$23.50B	$10.90B	$12.94B
Dividend Yield	0.39%	1.60%	97.10%	10.34%
P/E Ratio	63.35	44.95	28.23	25.26
Price / Sales	4.07	35.37	452.23	76.47
Price / Cash	48.85	29.79	24.70	50.42
Price / Book	8.42	8.64	4.54	6.23
Net Income	$534.34M	$562.35M	$608.54M	$347.51M
7 Day Performance	-9.47%	2.75%	1.04%	1.39%
1 Month Performance	4.07%	7.13%	2.32%	-0.53%
1 Year Performance	78.96%	23.40%	13.83%	21.01%

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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	2.8507 of 5 stars	$782.39 +0.8%	$803.75 +2.7%	+74.7%	$34.78B	$8.55B	63.35	20,537	Trending News Earnings Report Dividend Announcement
LMT Lockheed Martin	4.7955 of 5 stars	$586.28 +0.6%	$626.33 +6.8%	+40.2%	$134.49B	$75.05B	21.61	123,000	Trending News
HWM Howmet Aerospace	4.1559 of 5 stars	$286.87 +1.6%	$300.33 +4.7%	+56.4%	$112.93B	$8.25B	66.56	25,430	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
GD General Dynamics	4.8431 of 5 stars	$382.82 -0.2%	$407.58 +6.5%	+24.4%	$103.74B	$52.55B	23.36	117,000	Positive News Dividend Announcement Analyst Forecast
NOC Northrop Grumman	4.8163 of 5 stars	$548.66 +1.1%	$659.00 +20.1%	-0.9%	$77.05B	$42.89B	17.43	95,000	Positive News

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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 institutionals and insiders believe in LMT or ESLT?

Is LMT or ESLT more profitable?

Does the media refer more to LMT or ESLT?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, LMT or ESLT?

Is LMT or ESLT a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, LMT or ESLT?

Do analysts rate LMT or ESLT?

Summary

How does Elbit Systems compare to Howmet Aerospace?

Is HWM or ESLT a better dividend stock?

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

Is HWM or ESLT more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, HWM or ESLT?

Does the media prefer HWM or ESLT?

Do analysts rate HWM or ESLT?

Which has better valuation & earnings, HWM or ESLT?

Summary

How does Elbit Systems compare to General Dynamics?

Is GD or ESLT more profitable?

Does the media prefer GD or ESLT?

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

Which has more risk & volatility, GD or ESLT?

Do analysts recommend GD or ESLT?

Is GD or ESLT a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, GD or ESLT?

Summary

How does Elbit Systems compare to Northrop Grumman?

Which has more volatility & risk, ESLT or NOC?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ESLT or NOC?

Is ESLT or NOC a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to ESLT or NOC?

Is ESLT or NOC more profitable?

Do analysts prefer ESLT or NOC?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ESLT or NOC?

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How does Elbit Systems compare to Transdigm Group?

Do analysts rate TDG or ESLT?

Does the media prefer TDG or ESLT?

Is TDG or ESLT more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, TDG or ESLT?

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

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, TDG or ESLT?

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