UNP vs NOC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Union Pacific Corporation vs Northrop Grumman Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | UNP | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.59 | $542.52 |
| Market cap | $183.92B | $77.07B |
| P/E ratio | 25.1 | 17.2 |
| ROE | 39.70% | 26.96% |
| Profit margin | 28.85% | 10.48% |
| Revenue growth | 11.50% | 5.10% |
| Dividend yield | 1.83% | 1.80% |
| Beta | 0.96 | -0.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
UNP vs NOC in plain English
- UNP is the bigger company — about 2.4× the market cap of NOC.
- NOC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.2 vs 25.1).
- UNP earns a higher return on equity (40% vs 27%).
- UNP is growing revenue faster (12% vs 5%).
- UNP has the higher dividend yield (1.83% vs 1.80%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
UNP return calculator
See what $1,000 in Union Pacific Corporation 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.