Northrop Grumman Stock Performance

NOC Stock  USD 461.71  6.84  1.50%   
The company secures a Beta (Market Risk) of 0.16, which conveys not very significant fluctuations relative to the market. As returns on the market increase, Northrop Grumman's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Northrop Grumman is expected to be smaller as well. At this point, Northrop Grumman has a negative expected return of -0.11%. Please make sure to verify Northrop Grumman's kurtosis, as well as the relationship between the day median price and period momentum indicator , to decide if Northrop Grumman performance from the past will be repeated at some point in the near future.

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Over the last 90 days Northrop Grumman has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. In spite of latest weak performance, the Stock's basic indicators remain sound and the latest tumult on Wall Street may also be a sign of longer-term gains for the firm shareholders. ...more

Actual Historical Performance (%)

One Day Return
(1.33)
Five Day Return
3.89
Year To Date Return
(2.81)
Ten Year Return
173.51
All Time Return
21.2 K
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0179
Payout Ratio
0.2371
Forward Dividend Rate
8.24
Dividend Date
2025-03-19
Ex Dividend Date
2025-03-03
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Northrop Grumman dividend paid on 18th of December 2024
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Begin Period Cash Flow3.1 B
  

Northrop Grumman Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  48,759  in Northrop Grumman on November 29, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (3,272) from holding Northrop Grumman or give up 6.71% of portfolio value over 90 days. Northrop Grumman is generating negative expected returns assuming volatility of 1.5015% on return distribution over 90 days investment horizon. In other words, 13% of stocks are less volatile than Northrop, and above 99% of all equities are expected to generate higher returns over the next 90 days.
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Considering the 90-day investment horizon Northrop Grumman is expected to under-perform the market. In addition to that, the company is 2.05 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about -0.07 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.07 per unit of volatility.

Northrop Grumman Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Northrop Grumman's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of stocks, such as Northrop Grumman, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Northrop Grumman's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

Sharpe Ratio = -0.071

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Estimated Market Risk

 1.5
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87% of assets are more volatile

Expected Return

 -0.11
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Risk-Adjusted Return

 -0.07
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Based on monthly moving average Northrop Grumman is not performing at its full potential. However, if added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Northrop Grumman by adding Northrop Grumman to a well-diversified portfolio.

Northrop Grumman Fundamentals Growth

Northrop Stock prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Northrop Grumman, and Northrop Grumman fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Northrop Stock performance.
Return On Equity0.28
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Return On Asset0.0713
Profit Margin0.10 %
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Operating Margin0.16 %
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Current Valuation77.98 B
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Shares Outstanding144.76 M
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Price To Earning14.90 X
Price To Book4.31 X
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Price To Sales1.63 X
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Revenue41.03 B
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Gross Profit8.36 B
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EBITDA4.37 B
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Net Income4.17 B
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Cash And Equivalents2.58 B
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Cash Per Share10.82 X
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Total Debt1.8 B
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Debt To Equity1.04 %
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Current Ratio1.14 X
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Book Value Per Share105.48 X
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Cash Flow From Operations4.39 B
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Earnings Per Share27.97 X
Market Capitalization66.73 B
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Total Asset49.36 B
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Retained Earnings15.3 B
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Working Capital146 M
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Current Asset6.86 B
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Current Liabilities5.63 B
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About Northrop Grumman Performance

By analyzing Northrop Grumman's fundamental ratios, stakeholders can gain valuable insights into Northrop Grumman's financial health, operational efficiency, and overall profitability, helping them make informed investment and management decisions. For instance, if Northrop Grumman has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Northrop Grumman has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Days Of Inventory On Hand 14.22  13.51 
Return On Tangible Assets 0.13  0.07 
Return On Capital Employed 0.12  0.10 
Return On Assets 0.08  0.09 
Return On Equity 0.27  0.29 

Things to note about Northrop Grumman performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Northrop Grumman for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Stock alerts and notifications screener for Northrop Grumman help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
Northrop Grumman generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
Northrop Grumman is unlikely to experience financial distress in the next 2 years
Over 83.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
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Evaluating Northrop Grumman's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Northrop Grumman's stock performance include:
  • Analyzing Northrop Grumman's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
  • Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Northrop Grumman's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Northrop Grumman's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
  • Evaluating Northrop Grumman's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Northrop Grumman's management team can help you assess the Company's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Northrop Grumman's stock. These opinions can provide insight into Northrop Grumman's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Northrop Grumman's stock performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Northrop Grumman's stock market price. Therefore, it's also important to diversify your portfolio and not rely solely on one company or stock for your investments.

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