Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vsQnity Electronics, Inc (Q)
NOC
Northrop Grumman Corporation
$549.52
-0.50%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $78.44B
Q
Qnity Electronics, Inc
$143.59
-3.91%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $30.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Northrop Grumman Corporation generates 791% more annual revenue ($42.37B vs $4.75B). Q leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs 10.8%. Q appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.86. NOC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
NOC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Q
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.6%
Fair Value
$422.70
Current Price
$549.52
$126.82 premium
Margin of Safety
-9.0%
Fair Value
$105.09
Current Price
$143.59
$38.50 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 84.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 20.4%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 8.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 52.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOC
The strongest argument for NOC centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : Q
The strongest argument for Q centers on Operating Margin.
Bear Case : NOC
The primary concerns for NOC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : Q
The primary concerns for Q are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Q is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
Q generates stronger free cash flow (420M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NOC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company.
Visit Website →Qnity Electronics, Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
IQVIA Holdings Inc. provides integrated information and technology-enabled healthcare services in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
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