Top line decelerating.
+2.2% YoY versus +4.4% prior. 3y CAGR +4.6%.
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Industrials · Market Cap: $78.2B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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The Question
Yes — Northrop Grumman Corporation's 26.7% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.92 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Northrop Grumman Corporation's 26.7% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.92 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: NOC splits the legendary model — 0 BUY, 1 HOLD, 0 AVOID, but earns a D sector grade (44/100) in Industrials. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+2.2% YoY versus +4.4% prior. 3y CAGR +4.6%.
+2.2%Net margin 10.0% versus 10.2% prior (−0.2pp). Operating 10.2% — gap is tight.
10.0%P/E 17.0x — 11% below the 5y median of 19.2x. Forward 18.7x signals EPS contraction next year.
17.0xNOC trades at 19.1x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
NOC and CSX differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full NOC vs CSX compare matrix.
Buffett evaluates NOC against his respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
NOC's P/E ratio is 19.1x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
Investor verdicts vary by methodology. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
NOC's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
How does NOC compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingNOC sits at #118 in Industrials with a D grade (44/100).