BA vs NOC
Boeing and Northrop Grumman, both Industrials
Boeing is the larger company at $148B against $78B. On trailing earnings NOC is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 17.4 against 66.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year NOC returned -8.2% against -12% for BA. The RyuScore puts NOC ahead, 62 against 18 out of 100.
| Figure | BA | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $188 | $552 |
| Market cap | $148B | $78B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 66.8 | 17.4 |
| Dividend yield | n/a | 1.7% |
| 1-year return | -12% | -8.2% |
| 5-year return | -17% | +53% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 18/100 | 62/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Boeing
Revenue of $25B in Q2 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is Non Us, 41% of the disclosed total.
Northrop Grumman
Revenue of $11B in Q3 2026, net income $1.1B. Its largest reported line is United States, 80% of the disclosed total.
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