(NOC) Northrop Grumman - Ratings and Ratios
Aircraft, Missiles, Radar, Satellites, DefenseSystems
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Description: NOC Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading aerospace and defense technology company operating globally, with a diverse portfolio of products and services across four main segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems. The company designs, develops, and manufactures advanced systems, including aircraft, unmanned autonomous systems, strategic deterrent systems, and command and control systems.
From a financial perspective, Northrop Grumman has demonstrated strong performance, with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 25.02%, indicating effective use of shareholder capital. The companys market capitalization stands at $72.57 billion, with a forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.73, suggesting a relatively stable valuation. Additionally, the companys dividend yield and payout ratio are worth considering, as they can provide insight into the companys ability to return capital to shareholders.
Some key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor Northrop Grummans performance include: revenue growth, particularly in the Aeronautics Systems and Space Systems segments; operating margin expansion, driven by efficiency improvements and cost management; and book-to-bill ratio, which can indicate the companys ability to secure new orders and contracts. Furthermore, the companys research and development (R&D) expenditure as a percentage of revenue can provide insight into its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of the competition.
Northrop Grummans diversified portfolio and strong track record of innovation position it well for long-term growth, driven by increasing demand for advanced defense systems and technologies. As a Trading Analyst, it is essential to continue monitoring the companys financials, industry trends, and KPIs to identify potential trading opportunities and make informed investment decisions.
NOC Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 84,177m |
| Sub-Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
| IPO / Inception | 1981-12-31 |
NOC Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 43.8% |
| Fundamental | 68.2% |
| Dividend Rating | 61.7% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -5.07% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.96 of 5 |
NOC Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.64% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.81% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 7.26% |
| Payout Consistency | 96.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 35.2% |
NOC Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 85.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 28.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 82.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 7.72% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.35 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.62 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.22 |
| Alpha | -7.07 |
| Beta | 0.912 |
| Volatility | 21.67% |
| Current Volume | 717.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 610.4k |
| Stop Loss | 558.6 (-3%) |
| Signal | -1.49 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (3.94b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 2.43b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.86pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 0.97% (prev 3.33%; Δ -2.37pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.97b <= Net Income 3.94b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (15.62b) to EBITDA (6.83b) ratio: 2.29 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.03 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (144.0m) change vs 12m ago -2.51% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 19.33% (prev 16.80%; Δ 2.52pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 83.40% (prev 85.51%; Δ -2.11pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 8.30 (EBITDA TTM 6.83b / Interest Expense TTM 650.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.30
| (A) 0.01 = (Total Current Assets 13.85b - Total Current Liabilities 13.46b) / Total Assets 49.45b |
| (B) 0.31 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 15.45b / Total Assets 49.45b |
| (C) 0.11 = EBIT TTM 5.39b / Avg Total Assets 48.56b |
| (D) 0.46 = Book Value of Equity 15.47b / Total Liabilities 33.98b |
| Total Rating: 2.30 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 68.24
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 1.33% = 0.67 |
| 3. FCF Margin 3.23% = 0.81 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.02 = 2.01 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.30 = -0.59 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 7.01% = 8.77 |
| 7. RoE 26.09% = 2.17 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 54.61% = 2.73 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 5.34% = 0.67 |
| 10. EPS Trend 0.15% = 0.00 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of NOC shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.83%, over one month by -0.44%, over three months by +16.31% and over the past year by +13.02%.
Is Northrop Grumman a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of NOC is around 557.32 USD . This means that NOC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.24%.
Is NOC a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 10
- Buy: 4
- Hold: 11
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the NOC price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 598 | 3.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 598 | 3.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 618.9 | 7.5% |
Last update: 2025-08-30 04:51
NOC Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.90b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 21.6937
P/E Forward = 22.2717
P/S = 2.0784
P/B = 5.441
P/EG = 3.8424
Beta = 0.145
Revenue TTM = 40.50b USD
EBIT TTM = 5.39b USD
EBITDA TTM = 6.83b USD
Long Term Debt = 15.16b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 551.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 15.71b USD (Calculated: Short Term 551.0m + Long Term 15.16b)
Net Debt = 15.62b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 97.99b USD (84.18b + Debt 15.71b - CCE 1.90b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.30 (Ebit TTM 5.39b / Interest Expense TTM 650.0m)
FCF Yield = 1.33% (FCF TTM 1.31b / Enterprise Value 97.99b)
FCF Margin = 3.23% (FCF TTM 1.31b / Revenue TTM 40.50b)
Net Margin = 9.74% (Net Income TTM 3.94b / Revenue TTM 40.50b)
Gross Margin = 19.33% ((Revenue TTM 40.50b - Cost of Revenue TTM 32.67b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 6.33 (Enterprise Value 97.99b / Book Value Of Equity 15.47b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.10% (Interest Expense 173.0m / Debt 15.71b)
Taxrate = 16.79% (842.0m / 5.02b)
NOPAT = 4.49b (EBIT 5.39b * (1 - 16.79%))
Current Ratio = 1.03 (Total Current Assets 13.85b / Total Current Liabilities 13.46b)
Debt / Equity = 1.02 (Debt 15.71b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 15.47b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.30 (Net Debt 15.62b / EBITDA 6.83b)
Debt / FCF = 12.01 (Debt 15.71b / FCF TTM 1.31b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 15.12b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 7.98% (Net Income 3.94b, Total Assets 49.45b )
RoE = 26.09% (Net Income TTM 3.94b / Total Stockholder Equity 15.12b)
RoCE = 17.81% (Ebit 5.39b / (Equity 15.12b + L.T.Debt 15.16b))
RoIC = 15.06% (NOPAT 4.49b / Invested Capital 29.80b)
WACC = 8.05% (E(84.18b)/V(99.89b) * Re(9.38%)) + (D(15.71b)/V(99.89b) * Rd(1.10%) * (1-Tc(0.17)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -96.97 | Cagr: -0.68%
Discount Rate = 9.38% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 75.75% ; FCFE base≈1.83b ; Y1≈2.11b ; Y5≈2.95b
Fair Price DCF = 280.7 (DCF Value 40.19b / Shares Outstanding 143.2m; 5y FCF grow 17.44% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 54.61 | Revenue CAGR: 5.34%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -6.80
EPS Correlation: 0.15 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 65.76
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