VSE [VSEC] vs RTX [RTX] Detailed Stock Comparison
VSE
NASDAQ
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RTX
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: VSE wins in 6 metrics, RTX wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. RTX appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | VSE | RTX | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.82 | 34.04 | RTX |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.24 | 3.32 | VSE |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 42.61 | 67.86 | VSE |
| PEG Ratio | 33.96 | 25.35 | RTX |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.40 | 17.63 | RTX |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.51% | 7.35% | RTX |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.64% | 11.55% | RTX |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.64% | 11.55% | RTX |
| Return on Equity | 7.25% | 10.32% | RTX |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.80% | 3.70% | VSE |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-51.74M | $3.92B | RTX |
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% | 1.30% | RTX |
| 1-Year Return | 82.78% | 33.33% | VSE |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.53 | 2.48 | RTX |
| Enterprise Value | $3.61B | $247.95B | RTX |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.88 | 2.97 | VSE |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.40% | 20.28% | RTX |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $63 | $63 | VSE |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.35 | $4.55 | RTX |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.33 | 0.67 | RTX |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
VSE vs RTX Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSE | -1.11% | 4.94% | 21.66% | 16.80% | 43.70% | 65.21% |
| RTX | -0.58% | -1.24% | 6.87% | 20.35% | 20.75% | 33.49% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSE | 82.78% | 260.41% | 396.28% | 561.92% | 967.45% | 1,638.39% |
| RTX | 33.33% | 62.99% | 143.34% | 149.33% | 248.08% | 375.18% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: VSE vs RTX
| Metric | VSEC | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.17B | $207.29B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 311,062 | 4,342,010 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 230,737 | 4,877,743 |
| Last Close | $153.50 | $154.86 |
| 52 Week Range | $80.60 - $161.60 | $112.27 - $158.79 |
| % from 52W High | -5.01% | -2.47% |
| All-Time High | $161.60 (Aug 05, 2025) | $158.79 (Jul 29, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -5.01% | -2.47% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.41% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.02% | 13.93% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.07% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.10% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 42.61 | 67.86 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.37 | $46.62 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.82 | $3.57 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $30.81M | $5.85B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $124.74M | $2.80B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.32% | 1.30% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.50 | $1.89 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: VSE vs RTX
| Metric | VSEC | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.82 | 34.04 |
| Forward P/E | 33.96 | 25.35 |
| PEG Ratio | 33.96 | 25.35 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.53 | 2.48 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.24 | 3.32 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.17B | $207.29B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.61B | $247.95B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.88 | 2.97 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 23.40 | 17.63 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.37 | $46.62 |
Financial Statements Comparison: VSE 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) | VSEC | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $256.05M | $20.31B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $229.23M | $16.19B |
| Gross Profit | $26.82M | $4.12B |
| Research & Development | N/A | $637.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $24.50M | $2.04B |
| EBITDA | $34.41M | $3.51B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $16.57M | $1.96B |
| Income Tax | $2.60M | $333.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-8.97M | $1.63B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $5.71M | $5.16B |
| Total Current Assets | $968.86M | $52.92B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $248.30M | $52.62B |
| Long-Term Debt | $498.73M | $39.89B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $975.74M | $63.34B |
| Retained Earnings | $381.44M | $54.28B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $140.30M | $35.25B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-68.08M | $1.23B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-2.88M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-49.51M | $688.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-39.99M | $-9.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-50.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | VSEC | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.69M | 11.45M |
| Short Ratio | 7.84 | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | 0.10% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 311,062 | 4,342,010 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 230,737 | 4,877,743 |
| Shares Outstanding | 20.59M | 1.33B |
| Float Shares | 20.20M | 1.22B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.19% | 0.83% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: VSE vs RTX
| Metric | VSEC | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.50 | $1.89 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.32% | 1.30% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.43 | $1.98 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.13% | 0.58% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.30 | $5.94 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 15, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |