Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) — Stock Score Summary

Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 44/100 based on Quality (30/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Rocket Lab is a rapidly growing space launch provider, but it remains highly capital-intensive and unprofitable. This fails the Terry Smith quality filter, which strictly avoids asset-heavy businesses with unproven ROIC and high cash burn.

Rocket Lab Corporation is an end-to-end space company offering launch services, satellite manufacturing, and on-orbit management solutions. With its Electron rocket, the company is a leading provider of dedicated small satellite launches, recognized for its high cadence and reliability. Rocket Lab distinguishes itself through vertical integration, designing and building its own rockets and spacecraft, providing a comprehensive solution for customers in the growing space economy.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$108.23
Market Cap$85.7B
P/E (Forward)-10884.75
Price/Book30.50
Return on Equity-13.5%
Return on Invested Capital-10.0%
Debt/Equity6.12
Gross Margin36.6%
Operating Margin-22.4%
Revenue Growth63.5%
Free Cash Flow$-215M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab Corporation’s (RKLB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) is 44/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (30), Value (34), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Rocket Lab Corporation have an economic moat?
Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) has a Quality factor score of 30/100. 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 Rocket Lab Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 44/100. 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 Rocket Lab Corporation in?
Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).
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