Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 55/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (38/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Northrop Grumman is a premier defense contractor with an un-copyable technological moat, highlighted by its monopoly on the US B-21 Raider strategic bomber program and leadership in space systems. In an era of structural global instability and supply chain nearshoring, defense spending is shifting from discretionary to mandatory. NOC's massive backlog, cost-plus contract structures, and high barriers to entry provide highly visible, long-term owner earnings that are completely insulated from consumer economic cycles.
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.
| Price | $545.17 |
| Market Cap | $79.4B |
| P/E (TTM) | 17.10 |
| P/E (Forward) | 18.09 |
| Price/Book | 4.52 |
| Return on Equity | 28.5% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 15.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 102.68 |
| Gross Margin | 20.5% |
| Operating Margin | 11.7% |
| Revenue Growth | 4.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.1B |
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).