Side-by-side comparison
L3Harris Technologies vs Northrop Grumman
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 25.6x for L3Harris Technologies vs 17.3x for Northrop Grumman; operating margin is 11.7% for L3Harris Technologies vs 10.6% for Northrop Grumman; net margin is 9.6% for L3Harris Technologies vs 10.4% for Northrop Grumman; debt/equity is 0.45 for L3Harris Technologies vs 0.77 for Northrop Grumman.
What stands out
- Northrop Grumman is cheaper on earnings: 17.3x P/E vs 25.6x for L3Harris Technologies.
- L3Harris Technologies carries less debt relative to equity: 0.45 vs 0.77 for Northrop Grumman.
Key metrics
| Metric | LHX | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $275.33 | $549.45 |
| Market cap | $51.27B | $78.06B |
| P/E | 25.6x (#2) | 17.3x (#1) |
| P/S | — | 1.8x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | — | 6.5% (#1) |
| Operating margin | 11.7% (#1) | 10.6% (#2) |
| Net margin | 9.6% (#2) | 10.4% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 0.45 (#1) | 0.77 (#2) |
| 1-year return | -8.3% (#2) | -1.6% (#1) |
| Research score | 53/100 (#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
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) — Aerospace & Defense
- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) — Aerospace & Defense