Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
NOC
Northrop Grumman Corporation
$549.52
-0.50%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $78.44B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$16.63
+2.72%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $69.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 407% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $42.37B). NOC leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 7.3%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
NOC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.9%
Fair Value
$421.87
Current Price
$549.52
$127.65 premium
Margin of Safety
+81.8%
Fair Value
$95.70
Current Price
$16.63
$79.07 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOC
The strongest argument for NOC centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NOC
The primary concerns for NOC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VALE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
NOC is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (700M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100). Both earn "Strong 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 →Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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