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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Stock

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Stock Details

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC), a prominent company in the manufacturing sector within the search, detection, navagation, guidance, aeronautical sys industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $525.00. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $422.32 and $548.14. This places the current price at 95.8% of its 52-week high and 24.3% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 49. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US6658541061.

Market Cap

$71.10B

52-Week High

$548.14

-4.22% from high

52-Week Low

$422.32

+24.31% from low

Avg Daily Volume

49

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

19.49

Near market average

Forward P/E

18.55

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

3.20

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

4.75

EV/EBITDA

13.14

EPS (TTM)

$25.34

Price to Sales

1.76

Beta

0.14

Less volatile than market

How is NOC valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Northrop Grumman Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 19.49, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 18.55 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 3.20 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is NOC's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.14, Northrop Grumman Corporation is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 4.75 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

9.19%

Operating Margin

7.43%

Return on Equity

25.40%

Return on Assets

6.40%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-6.60%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-47.50%

How profitable and efficient is NOC's business model?
Northrop Grumman Corporation achieves a profit margin of 9.19%, meaning it retains $9.19 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 7.43% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 25.40% and ROA at 6.40%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are NOC's recent growth trends?
Northrop Grumman Corporation's revenue declined by 6.60% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 47.50% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVAGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL SYS industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$8.24

Dividend Yield

1.87%

Ex-Dividend Date

6/2/2025

Dividend Date

6/18/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from NOC?
Northrop Grumman Corporation offers a dividend yield of 1.87%, paying $8.24 per share annually. This modest yield below 2% suggests the company prioritizes growth investments over current income. While the dividend provides some return, investors are likely attracted more by capital appreciation potential than income generation. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 6/2/2025.
How reliable is NOC's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Northrop Grumman Corporation pays $8.24 per share in dividends against earnings of $25.34 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 32.52%. This balanced payout between 30-60% suggests a sustainable dividend policy that allows both shareholder returns and business reinvestment. The dividend appears well-covered by earnings. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/18/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

143.93M

Book Value/Share

$104.00

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is NOC's market capitalization and position?
Northrop Grumman Corporation has a market capitalization of $71.10B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 143.93M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVAGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL SYS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does NOC's price compare to its book value?
Northrop Grumman Corporation's book value per share is $104.00, while the current stock price is $525.00, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 5.05. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$546.19

4.04% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

4

Buy

10

Hold

11

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for NOC?
25 analysts cover NOC with 56% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $546.19 implies 4.0% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on NOC?
Current analyst recommendations:4 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 11 Hold, 00The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 02:01 AM

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