Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vsQXO, Inc. (QXO)
NOC
Northrop Grumman Corporation
$544.40
-0.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $76.21B
QXO
QXO, Inc.
$15.76
-2.90%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Northrop Grumman Corporation generates 395% more annual revenue ($42.37B vs $8.56B). NOC leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -6.0%. QXO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.16. NOC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
NOC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
QXO
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
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 27 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 12716.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOC
The strongest argument for NOC centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : QXO
The strongest argument for QXO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 12716.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NOC
The primary concerns for NOC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : QXO
The primary concerns for QXO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOC profiles as a value stock while QXO is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
QXO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.20 — expect wider price swings.
QXO is growing revenue faster at 12716.0% — sustainability is the question.
QXO generates stronger free cash flow (48M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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 →QXO, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
QXO, Inc. is a business application, technology, and consulting company in North America. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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