Is NOC or BA more profitable?

Northrop Grumman has a net margin of 10.48% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.41%. Northrop Grumman's return on equity of 24.25% beat Boeing's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Northrop Grumman 10.48% 24.25% 8.15% Boeing 2.41% -346.82% -4.96%

Does the media refer more to NOC or BA?

In the previous week, Boeing had 36 more articles in the media than Northrop Grumman. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for Boeing and 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Boeing's score of 0.58 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Northrop Grumman 17 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Boeing 25 Very Positive mention(s) 11 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 8 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer GD or NOC?

In the previous week, General Dynamics had 1 more articles in the media than Northrop Grumman. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for General Dynamics and 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Northrop Grumman's score of 1.35 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 18 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northrop Grumman 17 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to HII or NOC?

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 13 more articles in the media than Huntington Ingalls Industries. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 7 mentions for Huntington Ingalls Industries. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Huntington Ingalls Industries' score of 1.27 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Huntington Ingalls Industries 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northrop Grumman 17 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, LDOS or NOC?

Northrop Grumman has higher revenue and earnings than Leidos. Leidos is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northrop Grumman, 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 Leidos $17.63B 0.91 $1.45B $10.72 11.98 Northrop Grumman $42.89B 1.71 $4.18B $31.48 16.41

Is LDOS or NOC more profitable?

Northrop Grumman has a net margin of 10.48% compared to Leidos' net margin of 7.80%. Leidos' return on equity of 30.81% beat Northrop Grumman's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Leidos 7.80% 30.81% 10.78% Northrop Grumman 10.48% 24.25% 8.15%

Does the media prefer LDOS or NOC?

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 5 more articles in the media than Leidos. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 15 mentions for Leidos. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Leidos' score of 1.04 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Leidos 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northrop Grumman 17 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to NOC or LHX?

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 2 more articles in the media than L3Harris Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 18 mentions for L3Harris Technologies. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat L3Harris Technologies' score of 0.66 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Northrop Grumman 17 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive L3Harris Technologies 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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NOC vs. BA, GD, HII, LDOS, and LHX

Should you buy Northrop Grumman stock or one of its competitors? Northrop Grumman's main competitors and comparable companies include Boeing (BA), General Dynamics (GD), Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Leidos (LDOS), and L3Harris Technologies (LHX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Northrop Grumman compare to Boeing?

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

83.4% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Northrop Grumman has a beta of -0.11, indicating that its stock price is 111% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Northrop Grumman has a net margin of 10.48% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.41%. Northrop Grumman's return on equity of 24.25% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northrop Grumman	10.48%	24.25%	8.15%
Boeing	2.41%	-346.82%	-4.96%

Northrop Grumman presently has a consensus price target of $662.25, indicating a potential upside of 28.22%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $272.58, indicating a potential upside of 31.93%. Given Boeing's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Boeing is more favorable than Northrop Grumman.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northrop Grumman	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.65
Boeing	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

In the previous week, Boeing had 36 more articles in the media than Northrop Grumman. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for Boeing and 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Boeing's score of 0.58 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Northrop Grumman	17 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Boeing	25 Very Positive mention(s)	11 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	8 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Northrop Grumman has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Boeing. Northrop Grumman is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, 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
Northrop Grumman	$42.89B	1.71	$4.18B	$31.48	16.41
Boeing	$89.46B	1.83	$2.24B	$2.31	89.44

Summary

Northrop Grumman beats Boeing on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northrop Grumman compare to General Dynamics?

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

In the previous week, General Dynamics had 1 more articles in the media than Northrop Grumman. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for General Dynamics and 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Northrop Grumman's score of 1.35 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	18 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northrop Grumman	17 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

86.1% of General Dynamics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.4% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of General Dynamics 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

General Dynamics pays an annual dividend of $6.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $9.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. General Dynamics pays out 38.8% 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. General Dynamics has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years and Northrop Grumman has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Northrop Grumman is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

General Dynamics has higher revenue and earnings than Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than General Dynamics, 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	$52.55B	1.82	$4.21B	$16.39	21.52
Northrop Grumman	$42.89B	1.71	$4.18B	$31.48	16.41

General Dynamics has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northrop Grumman has a beta of -0.11, suggesting that its share price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

General Dynamics currently has a consensus price target of $411.58, suggesting a potential upside of 16.67%. Northrop Grumman has a consensus price target of $662.25, suggesting a potential upside of 28.22%. Given Northrop Grumman's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Northrop Grumman is more favorable than General Dynamics.

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
Northrop Grumman	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.65

Northrop Grumman has a net margin of 10.48% compared to General Dynamics' net margin of 8.18%. Northrop Grumman's return on equity of 24.25% beat General Dynamics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
General Dynamics	8.18%	17.43%	7.67%
Northrop Grumman	10.48%	24.25%	8.15%

Summary

General Dynamics beats Northrop Grumman on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northrop Grumman compare to Huntington Ingalls Industries?

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Huntington Ingalls Industries has a beta of 0.23, suggesting that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northrop Grumman has a beta of -0.11, suggesting that its stock price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

Northrop Grumman has higher revenue and earnings than Huntington Ingalls Industries. Northrop Grumman is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Huntington Ingalls Industries, 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
Huntington Ingalls Industries	$12.48B	0.89	$605M	$16.78	16.76
Northrop Grumman	$42.89B	1.71	$4.18B	$31.48	16.41

90.5% of Huntington Ingalls Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.4% of Northrop Grumman shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Huntington Ingalls Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Northrop Grumman 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.

Huntington Ingalls Industries currently has a consensus target price of $368.88, suggesting a potential upside of 31.15%. Northrop Grumman has a consensus target price of $662.25, suggesting a potential upside of 28.22%. Given Huntington Ingalls Industries' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Huntington Ingalls Industries is more favorable than Northrop Grumman.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Huntington Ingalls Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Northrop Grumman	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.65

Huntington Ingalls Industries pays an annual dividend of $5.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $9.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Huntington Ingalls Industries pays out 32.9% 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. Huntington Ingalls Industries has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Northrop Grumman has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.

Northrop Grumman has a net margin of 10.48% compared to Huntington Ingalls Industries' net margin of 5.01%. Northrop Grumman's return on equity of 24.25% beat Huntington Ingalls Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Huntington Ingalls Industries	5.01%	12.89%	5.26%
Northrop Grumman	10.48%	24.25%	8.15%

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 13 more articles in the media than Huntington Ingalls Industries. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 7 mentions for Huntington Ingalls Industries. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Huntington Ingalls Industries' score of 1.27 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Huntington Ingalls Industries	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northrop Grumman	17 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Northrop Grumman beats Huntington Ingalls Industries on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northrop Grumman compare to Leidos?

Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Northrop Grumman has higher revenue and earnings than Leidos. Leidos is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northrop Grumman, 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
Leidos	$17.63B	0.91	$1.45B	$10.72	11.98
Northrop Grumman	$42.89B	1.71	$4.18B	$31.48	16.41

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 5 more articles in the media than Leidos. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 15 mentions for Leidos. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Leidos' score of 1.04 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Leidos	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northrop Grumman	17 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Northrop Grumman has a net margin of 10.48% compared to Leidos' net margin of 7.80%. Leidos' return on equity of 30.81% beat Northrop Grumman's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Leidos	7.80%	30.81%	10.78%
Northrop Grumman	10.48%	24.25%	8.15%

76.1% of Leidos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.4% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Leidos shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Northrop Grumman 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.

Leidos pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $9.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Leidos pays out 16.0% 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. Leidos has increased its dividend for 6 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.

Leidos has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northrop Grumman has a beta of -0.11, suggesting that its stock price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

Leidos presently has a consensus target price of $162.93, suggesting a potential upside of 26.89%. Northrop Grumman has a consensus target price of $662.25, suggesting a potential upside of 28.22%. Given Northrop Grumman's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Northrop Grumman is more favorable than Leidos.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Leidos	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.47
Northrop Grumman	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.65

Summary

Northrop Grumman beats Leidos on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northrop Grumman compare to L3Harris Technologies?

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 2 more articles in the media than L3Harris Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 18 mentions for L3Harris Technologies. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat L3Harris Technologies' score of 0.66 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Northrop Grumman	17 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
L3Harris Technologies	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $9.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. L3Harris Technologies pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Northrop Grumman pays out 31.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. L3Harris Technologies pays out 50.5% 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. Northrop Grumman has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and L3Harris Technologies has increased its dividend for 24 consecutive years. L3Harris Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Northrop Grumman has a net margin of 10.48% compared to L3Harris Technologies' net margin of 8.17%. Northrop Grumman's return on equity of 24.25% beat L3Harris Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northrop Grumman	10.48%	24.25%	8.15%
L3Harris Technologies	8.17%	10.96%	5.18%

Northrop Grumman currently has a consensus price target of $662.25, suggesting a potential upside of 28.22%. L3Harris Technologies has a consensus price target of $360.45, suggesting a potential upside of 43.77%. Given L3Harris Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe L3Harris Technologies is more favorable than Northrop Grumman.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northrop Grumman	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.65
L3Harris Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76

83.4% of Northrop Grumman shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.8% of L3Harris Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Northrop Grumman shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of L3Harris Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Northrop Grumman has higher revenue and earnings than L3Harris Technologies. Northrop Grumman is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than L3Harris Technologies, 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
Northrop Grumman	$42.89B	1.71	$4.18B	$31.48	16.41
L3Harris Technologies	$21.87B	2.14	$1.61B	$9.90	25.32

Northrop Grumman has a beta of -0.11, meaning that its stock price is 111% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, L3Harris Technologies has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Northrop Grumman and L3Harris Technologies tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Northrop Grumman	Aerospace & Defense Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$73.36B	$20.64B	$10.30B	$23.28B
Dividend Yield	1.92%	1.67%	97.04%	3.73%
P/E Ratio	16.41	37.42	25.63	28.72
Price / Sales	1.71	32.37	484.83	95.66
Price / Cash	13.90	27.25	24.25	33.53
Price / Book	4.40	7.49	4.86	4.75
Net Income	$4.18B	$562.41M	$612.20M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-1.44%	-0.98%	0.04%	-0.95%
1 Month Performance	-9.55%	-10.02%	-2.89%	-2.29%
1 Year Performance	-9.64%	8.51%	8.83%	11.70%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NOC Northrop Grumman	4.7822 of 5 stars	$516.51 -0.4%	$662.25 +28.2%	-10.7%	$73.36B	$42.89B	16.41	95,000	Positive News Analyst Forecast
BA Boeing	3.5059 of 5 stars	$212.15 0.0%	$272.58 +28.5%	-8.7%	$167.68B	$89.46B	91.84	182,000	Trending News
GD General Dynamics	4.8218 of 5 stars	$359.54 +0.0%	$410.89 +14.3%	+10.6%	$97.28B	$52.55B	21.94	117,000	Positive News Analyst Forecast
HII Huntington Ingalls Industries	4.9679 of 5 stars	$285.30 -0.2%	$368.88 +29.3%	+6.6%	$11.24B	$12.48B	17.00	44,000	Positive News
LDOS Leidos	4.9044 of 5 stars	$133.19 +0.1%	$162.93 +22.3%	-27.4%	$16.71B	$17.17B	12.42	47,000	Positive News Analyst Forecast

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NOC vs. BA, GD, HII, LDOS, and LHX

How does Northrop Grumman compare to Boeing?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in NOC or BA?

Which has more volatility and risk, NOC or BA?

Is NOC or BA more profitable?

Do analysts rate NOC or BA?

Does the media refer more to NOC or BA?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, NOC or BA?

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How does Northrop Grumman compare to General Dynamics?

Does the media prefer GD or NOC?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in GD or NOC?

Is GD or NOC a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, GD or NOC?

Which has more risk and volatility, GD or NOC?

Do analysts recommend GD or NOC?

Is GD or NOC more profitable?

Summary

How does Northrop Grumman compare to Huntington Ingalls Industries?

Which has more volatility and risk, HII or NOC?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HII or NOC?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in HII or NOC?

Do analysts prefer HII or NOC?

Is HII or NOC a better dividend stock?

Is HII or NOC more profitable?

Does the media refer more to HII or NOC?

Summary

How does Northrop Grumman compare to Leidos?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, LDOS or NOC?

Does the media prefer LDOS or NOC?

Is LDOS or NOC more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in LDOS or NOC?

Is LDOS or NOC a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, LDOS or NOC?

Do analysts rate LDOS or NOC?

Summary

How does Northrop Grumman compare to L3Harris Technologies?

Does the media refer more to NOC or LHX?

Is NOC or LHX a better dividend stock?

Is NOC or LHX more profitable?

Do analysts recommend NOC or LHX?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in NOC or LHX?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, NOC or LHX?

Which has more risk & volatility, NOC or LHX?

Summary

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