BA vs NOC
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Northrop Grumman Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $500.03 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $71.02B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 15.7 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 28.51% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 10.80% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 4.40% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.88% |
| Beta | 1.20 | -0.12 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs NOC in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 2.4× the market cap of NOC.
- NOC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.7 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 29%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 4%).
- NOC pays a dividend (1.88%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company would be worth today.
NOC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Northrop Grumman Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.