Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vsUL Solutions Inc. (ULS)
NOC
Northrop Grumman Corporation
$544.40
-0.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $76.21B
ULS
UL Solutions Inc.
$96.81
-2.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $19.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Northrop Grumman Corporation generates 1264% more annual revenue ($42.37B vs $3.11B). ULS leads profitability with a 11.3% profit margin vs 10.8%. ULS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.24. NOC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
NOC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
ULS
Buy62
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
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Earnings expanding 36.4% YoY
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
Trading at 14.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOC
The strongest argument for NOC centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : ULS
The strongest argument for ULS centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NOC
The primary concerns for NOC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : ULS
The primary concerns for ULS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ULS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
ULS is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
ULS generates stronger free cash flow (150M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NOC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100). 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 →UL Solutions Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
UL Solutions Inc. provides safety science services globally. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois with additional offices in North America, Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East.
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