AeroVironment [AVAV] vs Northrop Grumman [NOC] Detailed Stock Comparison
AeroVironment
NASDAQ
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Northrop Grumman
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: AeroVironment wins in 5 metrics, Northrop Grumman wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Northrop Grumman appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | AeroVironment | Northrop Grumman | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 151.66 | 22.03 | Northrop Grumman |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 7.45 | 5.53 | Northrop Grumman |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 7.25 | 116.90 | AeroVironment |
| PEG Ratio | 54.41 | 0.78 | Northrop Grumman |
| EV/EBITDA | 102.76 | 15.79 | Northrop Grumman |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.32% | 9.74% | Northrop Grumman |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 13.27% | 12.86% | AeroVironment |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 13.27% | 12.86% | AeroVironment |
| Return on Equity | 5.10% | 26.50% | Northrop Grumman |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.71% | 6.44% | Northrop Grumman |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-24.13M | $2.62B | Northrop Grumman |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.25% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 29.21% | 16.32% | AeroVironment |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 14.30 | 2.11 | Northrop Grumman |
| Enterprise Value | $10.73B | $101.70B | Northrop Grumman |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 13.07 | 2.51 | Northrop Grumman |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.48% | 21.35% | AeroVironment |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $29 | $279 | Northrop Grumman |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.55 | $27.11 | Northrop Grumman |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.99 | 0.15 | Northrop Grumman |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
AeroVironment vs Northrop Grumman Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroVironment | 2.03% | -2.76% | -8.63% | 43.07% | 56.86% | 53.30% |
| Northrop Grumman | -0.80% | 1.45% | 5.08% | 25.28% | 31.67% | 26.59% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroVironment | 29.21% | 146.95% | 212.01% | 896.01% | 937.82% | 935.58% |
| Northrop Grumman | 16.32% | 22.12% | 71.85% | 257.88% | 1,081.81% | 1,080.39% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: AeroVironment vs Northrop Grumman
| Metric | AVAV | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $11.74B | $85.51B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 794,870 | 670,770 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,252,310 | 807,653 |
| Last Close | $239.84 | $592.44 |
| 52 Week Range | $102.25 - $295.90 | $426.24 - $600.99 |
| % from 52W High | -18.95% | -1.42% |
| All-Time High | $295.90 (Jun 30, 2025) | $600.99 (Aug 22, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -18.95% | -1.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.40% | 0.01% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.76% | 0.25% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.27% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 7.25 | 116.90 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.54 | $107.98 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.90 | $13.26 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1,318,000 | $2.97B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-7,600,750 | $2.47B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.25% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $6.18 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: AeroVironment vs Northrop Grumman
| Metric | AVAV | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 151.66 | 22.03 |
| Forward P/E | 54.41 | 21.28 |
| PEG Ratio | 54.41 | 0.78 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 14.30 | 2.11 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 7.45 | 5.53 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $11.74B | $85.51B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.73B | $101.70B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 13.07 | 2.51 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 102.76 | 15.79 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.99 | 0.15 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.54 | $107.98 |
Financial Statements Comparison: AeroVironment vs Northrop Grumman
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AVAV | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $275.05M | $9.47B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $174.72M | $7.89B |
| Gross Profit | $100.33M | $1.58B |
| Research & Development | $24.90M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $32.18M | $573.00M |
| EBITDA | $27.97M | $1.07B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $13.11M | $578.00M |
| Income Tax | $223,000 | $97.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $16.66M | $481.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AVAV | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $40.86M | $1.69B |
| Total Current Assets | $606.52M | $13.27B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $172.16M | $13.97B |
| Long-Term Debt | $53.81M | $16.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $886.51M | $14.98B |
| Retained Earnings | $274.31M | $14.98B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $64.84M | $21.35B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AVAV | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-5.74M | $-1.98B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-8.52M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-8.79M | $-1.82B |
| Debt Repayment | $-10.00M | $-1.50B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-480.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AVAV | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.51M | 2.38M |
| Short Ratio | 1.22 | 3.02 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 794,870 | 670,770 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,252,310 | 807,653 |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.27M | 144.95M |
| Float Shares | 34.12M | 134.43M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.83% | 0.86% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: AeroVironment vs Northrop Grumman
| Metric | AVAV | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $6.18 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.25% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $6.35 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.40% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $19.04 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 03, 2025 |