TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
General Dynamics vs Northrop Grumman
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 23.8x for General Dynamics vs 17.3x for Northrop Grumman; P/S is 1.8x for General Dynamics vs 1.8x for Northrop Grumman; revenue growth is 9.7% for General Dynamics vs 6.5% for Northrop Grumman; operating margin is 10.4% for General Dynamics vs 10.6% for Northrop Grumman.
What stands out
- Northrop Grumman is cheaper on earnings: 17.3x P/E vs 23.8x for General Dynamics.
- General Dynamics carries less debt relative to equity: 0.23 vs 0.77 for Northrop Grumman.
Key metrics
| Metric | GD | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $367.56 | $549.45 |
| Market cap | $99.32B | $78.06B |
| P/E | 23.8x (#2) | 17.3x (#1) |
| P/S | 1.8x (#1) | 1.8x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 9.7% (#1) | 6.5% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 10.4% (#2) | 10.6% (#1) |
| Net margin | 8.2% (#2) | 10.4% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 0.23 (#1) | 0.77 (#2) |
| 1-year return | +5.2% (#1) | -1.6% (#2) |
| Research score | 62/100 (#1) | 54/100 (#2) |
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Company research
- General Dynamics Corporation (GD) — Aerospace & Defense
- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) — Aerospace & Defense