TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
The Boeing vs Northrop Grumman
As of Nov 12, 2026, P/E is 18.0x for The Boeing vs 17.2x for Northrop Grumman; P/S is 1.5x for The Boeing vs 1.8x for Northrop Grumman; revenue growth is 17.5% for The Boeing vs 6.5% for Northrop Grumman; operating margin is 10.3% for The Boeing vs 10.6% for Northrop Grumman.
What stands out
- The Boeing is growing revenue faster: 17.5% vs 6.5% for Northrop Grumman.
- Northrop Grumman carries less debt relative to equity: 0.77 vs 6.97 for The Boeing.
Key metrics
| Metric | BA | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $174.39 | $546.04 |
| Market cap | $138.19B | $77.57B |
| P/E | 18.0x (#2) | 17.2x (#1) |
| P/S | 1.5x (#1) | 1.8x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 17.5% (#1) | 6.5% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 10.3% (#2) | 10.6% (#1) |
| Net margin | 8.1% (#2) | 10.4% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 6.97 (#2) | 0.77 (#1) |
| 1-year return | -10.4% (#2) | -2.1% (#1) |
| Research score | 47/100 (#2) | 54/100 (#1) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- The Boeing Company (BA) — Aerospace & Defense
- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) — Aerospace & Defense