LMT vs NOC
Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, both Industrials
Lockheed Martin is the larger company at $118B against $74B. On trailing earnings NOC is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 15.3 against 18.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year LMT returned +9.7% against -15% for NOC. The RyuScore puts LMT ahead, 71 against 62 out of 100.
| Figure | LMT | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $510 | $481 |
| Market cap | $118B | $74B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 18.8 | 15.3 |
| Dividend yield | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| 1-year return | +9.7% | -15% |
| 5-year return | +67% | +47% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 71/100 | 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.
Lockheed Martin
Revenue of $20B in Q2 2026, net income $1.8B. Its largest reported line is United States, 59% of the disclosed total.
Northrop Grumman
Revenue of $11B in Q2 2026, net income $1.1B. Its largest reported line is United States, 80% of the disclosed total.
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