Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
RGR
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc
$38.77
-1.57%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $619.91M
RTX
RTX Corporation
$180.99
-0.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $234.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 16282% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $551.67M). RTX leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs -2.2%. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
RGR
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+7.2%
Fair Value
$40.02
Current Price
$38.77
$1.25 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RTX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
4.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.6%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RGR
The strongest argument for RGR centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RGR
The primary concerns for RGR are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RGR profiles as a turnaround stock while RTX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RTX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.30 — 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.
Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells firearms under the Ruger name and trademark in the United States. The company is headquartered in Southport, Connecticut.
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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