Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vsNL Industries Inc (NL)
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$517.97
+1.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $119.43B
NL
NL Industries Inc
$6.00
+0.50%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $285.85M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation generates 47350% more annual revenue ($75.11B vs $158.28M). LMT leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs -23.9%. LMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
LMT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
NL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.4%
Fair Value
$457.50
Current Price
$517.97
$60.47 premium
Margin of Safety
+19.1%
Fair Value
$7.94
Current Price
$6.00
$1.94 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 68 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 40.4%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.9x book value
0.3% revenue growth
6.4% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -8.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.9%
Earnings declined 95.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LMT
The strongest argument for LMT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 1.08 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NL
The strongest argument for NL centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : LMT
The primary concerns for LMT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NL
The primary concerns for NL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LMT profiles as a value stock while NL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.24 — expect wider price swings.
LMT is growing revenue faster at 0.3% — sustainability is the question.
NL generates stronger free cash flow (-5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LMT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 36/100). NL offers better value entry with a 19.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology company with worldwide interests. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C., area.
Visit Website →NL Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES · USA
NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., operates in the component products industry in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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