Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
LXFR
Luxfer Holdings PLC
$17.31
-1.42%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $471.53M
RTX
RTX Corporation
$180.99
-0.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $234.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 24227% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $371.50M). RTX leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 1.6%. LXFR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.09. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
LXFR
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LXFR
The strongest argument for LXFR centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LXFR
The primary concerns for LXFR are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 41.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LXFR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
RTX is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 42/100). 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.
Luxfer Holdings PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Luxfer Holdings PLC designs, manufactures and supplies high performance high pressure gas containment materials, components and devices for defense and emergency response, healthcare, transportation and general industrial end market applications. The company is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
RTX Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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