Mercury Systems [MRCY] vs RTX [RTX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Mercury Systems
NASDAQ
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RTX
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Mercury Systems wins in 7 metrics, RTX wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. RTX appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Mercury Systems | RTX | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -22.79 | 34.59 | Mercury Systems |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.20 | 3.38 | Mercury Systems |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 18.29 | 67.86 | Mercury Systems |
| PEG Ratio | 58.32 | 25.76 | RTX |
| EV/EBITDA | 71.87 | 17.87 | RTX |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -7.33% | 7.35% | RTX |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 12.12% | 11.55% | Mercury Systems |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 12.12% | 11.55% | Mercury Systems |
| Return on Equity | -4.45% | 10.32% | RTX |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -0.94% | 3.70% | RTX |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $26.09M | $3.92B | RTX |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.30% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 51.49% | 34.09% | Mercury Systems |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.65 | 2.52 | RTX |
| Enterprise Value | $3.40B | $251.32B | RTX |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.83 | 3.01 | RTX |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 27.02% | 20.28% | Mercury Systems |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $15 | $63 | RTX |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-1.11 | $4.55 | RTX |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.73 | 0.67 | RTX |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Mercury Systems vs RTX Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Systems | 0.40% | 0.06% | 2.27% | 9.74% | 16.03% | 24.34% |
| RTX | -0.55% | -1.15% | 6.74% | 22.16% | 21.74% | 34.26% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Systems | 51.49% | 4.92% | -32.49% | 236.64% | 403.08% | 101.61% |
| RTX | 34.09% | 63.93% | 144.74% | 150.76% | 250.08% | 377.91% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Mercury Systems vs RTX
| Metric | MRCY | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.24B | $210.66B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 440,310 | 5,452,470 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 661,203 | 5,301,557 |
| Last Close | $52.83 | $154.91 |
| 52 Week Range | $32.32 - $55.40 | $112.27 - $158.79 |
| % from 52W High | -4.64% | -2.44% |
| All-Time High | $96.29 (Apr 27, 2020) | $158.79 (Jul 29, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -45.13% | -2.44% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.34% | 13.93% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.07% | 0.07% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.04% | 0.10% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 18.29 | 67.86 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $24.66 | $46.62 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.91 | $3.57 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $172.54M | $5.85B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $218.72M | $2.80B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.30% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $1.89 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Mercury Systems vs RTX
| Metric | MRCY | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -22.79 | 34.59 |
| Forward P/E | 58.32 | 25.76 |
| PEG Ratio | 58.32 | 25.76 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.65 | 2.52 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.20 | 3.38 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.24B | $210.66B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.40B | $251.32B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.83 | 3.01 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 71.87 | 17.87 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.67 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $24.66 | $46.62 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Mercury Systems vs RTX
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) | MRCY | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $211.36M | $20.31B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $154.25M | $16.19B |
| Gross Profit | $57.11M | $4.12B |
| Research & Development | $15.98M | $637.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-12.10M | $2.04B |
| EBITDA | $11.41M | $3.51B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-21.82M | $1.96B |
| Income Tax | $-2.65M | $333.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-19.17M | $1.63B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MRCY | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $269.82M | $5.16B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.02B | $52.92B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $296.56M | $52.62B |
| Long-Term Debt | $646.82M | $39.89B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.45B | $63.34B |
| Retained Earnings | $165.53M | $54.28B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $162.12M | $35.25B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MRCY | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $31.31M | $1.23B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-5.91M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $24.06M | $688.00M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-9.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $-50.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MRCY | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.75M | 11.45M |
| Short Ratio | 6.37 | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | 0.13% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 440,310 | 5,452,470 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 661,203 | 5,301,557 |
| Shares Outstanding | 58.09M | 1.33B |
| Float Shares | 52.08M | 1.22B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.11% | 0.83% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Mercury Systems vs RTX
| Metric | MRCY | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $1.89 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.30% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $1.98 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.58% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $5.94 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Feb 21, 2025 |