What is Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NOC) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) is 41/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (60), Value (47), and Momentum (27) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Northrop Grumman Corporation have an economic moat?

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Northrop Grumman Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 41/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Northrop Grumman Corporation in?

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).

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Northrop Grumman Corporation · Industrials · United States · $77.5B · Avg Vol: $355M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

16.4x

ROE

27.0%

D/E

1.0x

Dividend %

1.8%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global aerospace and defense technology company providing advanced systems and solutions across autonomous systems, cyber, space, and strike domains. As one of the "Big Five" U.S. defense contractors, it benefits from high barriers to entry, long-term government contracts, and significant R&D investments that create a strong competitive moat.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	36.6B	39.3B	41.0B	42.0B	4.7%	42.9B	44.1B	47.0B	5.9%
EPS	31.61	13.57	28.39	29.14	-2.7%	31.48	32.07	33.67	7.5%
Shares	153.2M	150.1M	145.0M	142.0M	-7.3%	142.1M	—	—	—
Debt	13.6B	15.7B	16.5B	17.0B	7.7%	17.1B	—	—	—
Equity	15.3B	14.8B	15.3B	16.7B	2.9%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	2.9B	3.9B	4.4B	4.8B	17.9%	5.1B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-1.2B	-1.6B	-1.7B	-1.2B	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-2.6B	-1.8B	-1.4B	-3.6B	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-2.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$523.88

RSI (14)

21.4

52W High

$767.12

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

16.5%80.6

ROE

27.0%92.3

GP/Assets

16.7%48.6

Op. Margin

11.6%66.2

FCF/Assets

6.4%72.1

Piotroski

655.6

Int. Cover

9.2x49.9

D/E Ratio

0.95x20.9

Current Ratio

1.17x21.7

Value

P/E (TTM)

16.4x59.9

EV/EBITDA

12.1x49.7

P/FCF

23.5x48.7

P/B

4.1x24.4

P/S

1.7x46.1

Div Yield

1.8%43.5

Momentum

52W High %

68%37.8

RS 6M

-42%11.2

SMA 50/200

0.91x27.6

EPS Rev 4W

+0.2%21.8

EPS Rev 12W

+1.0%57.0

EPS Improve

-3%17.8

Q Growth

-7%30.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$77.5B

P/E (Forward)

16.9x

Gross Margin

20.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NOC are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
NOC	Northrop Grumman Corporation(you)	$77.5B	41	Hold
BSP.DE	BAE Systems plc	$81.1B	44	Hold
HONA	Honeywell Aerospace Inc.	$51.5B	43	Hold
TDG	TransDigm Group Incorporated	$65.6B	54	Hold
LMT	Lockheed Martin Corporation	$130.1B	50	Hold
HEI-A	HEICO Corporation	$34.9B	45	Hold
RHM.DE	Rheinmetall AG	$62.4B	25	Sell
SAAB-B.ST	Saab AB (publ)	$35.9B	36	Hold
HWM	Howmet Aerospace Inc.	$105.6B	55	Hold
HO.PA	Thales S.A.	$58.3B	56	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.9% · P/E 19.8x · Gross margin 26.1%

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC): Stock Score Summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 41/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (27/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$523.88
Market Cap	$77.5B
P/E (TTM)	16.36
P/E (Forward)	16.92
Price/Book	4.09
Return on Equity	27.0%
Return on Invested Capital	16.5%
Debt/Equity	0.95x
Gross Margin	20.1%
Operating Margin	11.6%
Revenue Growth	5.1%
Dividend Yield	1.8%
Free Cash Flow	$3.3B

Northrop Grumman Corporation operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NOC) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) is 41/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (47), and Momentum (27) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Northrop Grumman Corporation have an economic moat?: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Northrop Grumman Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 41/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Northrop Grumman Corporation in?: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).