Northrop Grumman Stock Beta

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USD 452.50 0.45 0.1%

Northrop Grumman fundamentals help investors to digest information that contributes to Northrop Grumman's financial success or failures. It also enables traders to predict the movement of Northrop Stock. The fundamental analysis module provides a way to measure Northrop Grumman's intrinsic value by examining its available economic and financial indicators, including the cash flow records, the balance sheet account changes, the income statement patterns, and various microeconomic indicators and financial ratios related to Northrop Grumman stock.

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Northrop Grumman Company Beta Analysis

Northrop Grumman's Beta is one of the most important measures of equity market volatility. Beta can be thought of as asset elasticity or sensitivity to market. In other words, it is a number that shows the relationship of an equity instrument to the financial market in which this instrument is traded. For example, if Beta of equity is 2, it is expected to significantly outperform market when the market is going up and significantly underperform when the market is going down. Similarly, Beta of 1 indicates that an asset and market will generate similar returns over time.

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Current Northrop Grumman Beta

0.34

Most of Northrop Grumman's fundamental indicators, such as Beta, are part of a valuation analysis module that helps investors searching for stocks that are currently trading at higher or lower prices than their real value. If the real value is higher than the market price, Northrop Grumman is considered to be undervalued, and we provide a buy recommendation. Otherwise, we render a sell signal.

Northrop Beta Driver Correlations

Understanding the fundamental principles of building solid financial models for Northrop Grumman is extremely important. It helps to project a fair market value of Northrop Stock properly, considering its historical fundamentals such as Beta. Since Northrop Grumman's main accounts across its financial reports are all linked and dependent on each other, it is essential to analyze all possible correlations between related accounts. However, instead of reviewing all of Northrop Grumman's historical financial statements, investors can examine the correlated drivers to determine its overall health. This can be effectively done using a conventional correlation matrix of Northrop Grumman's interrelated accounts and indicators.

	Total Assets	Total Stockholder Equity	Net Debt	Retained Earnings	Net Receivables	Total Liab	Total Current Assets	Short Term Debt	Accounts Payable	Intangible Assets	Common Stock	Long Term Debt	Good Will	Property Plant Equipment	Current Deferred Revenue	Net Tangible Assets	Long Term Debt Total	Capital Surpluse	Accumulated Depreciation	Short Long Term Debt	Cash And Equivalents	Net Invested Capital	Long Term Investments	Net Working Capital	Capital Stock
Total Assets		0.8	0.71	0.59	0.82	0.86	0.88	0.27	0.92	-0.19	-0.74	0.88	0.92	0.7	0.63	-0.08	0.83	-0.74	0.13	0.55	0.14	0.54	0.53	-0.67	-0.23
Total Stockholder Equity	0.8		0.52	0.73	0.69	0.59	0.68	0.11	0.76	0.03	-0.62	0.52	0.73	0.67	0.75	0.33	0.47	-0.52	-0.04	0.41	-0.09	0.7	0.61	-0.58	-0.42
Net Debt	0.71	0.52		0.4	0.96	0.87	0.48	0.44	0.76	-0.51	-0.45	0.78	0.83	0.93	0.78	-0.2	0.8	-0.5	-0.36	0.76	-0.11	0.74	0.63	-0.94	-0.65
Retained Earnings	0.59	0.73	0.4		0.58	0.63	0.56	0.44	0.51	0.13	-0.81	0.38	0.58	0.62	0.78	0.15	0.33	-0.78	-0.23	0.41	0.1	0.61	0.5	-0.33	-0.59
Net Receivables	0.82	0.69	0.96	0.58		0.93	0.63	0.42	0.85	-0.4	-0.6	0.81	0.9	0.96	0.86	-0.07	0.82	-0.61	-0.3	0.77	0.0	0.77	0.65	-0.91	-0.67
Total Liab	0.86	0.59	0.87	0.63	0.93		0.76	0.52	0.8	-0.32	-0.76	0.88	0.91	0.86	0.76	-0.22	0.87	-0.79	-0.2	0.75	0.22	0.6	0.55	-0.74	-0.53
Total Current Assets	0.88	0.68	0.48	0.56	0.63	0.76		0.19	0.71	-0.12	-0.65	0.85	0.7	0.53	0.48	-0.05	0.81	-0.65	0.16	0.52	0.55	0.42	0.42	-0.39	-0.13
Short Term Debt	0.27	0.11	0.44	0.44	0.42	0.52	0.19		0.24	0.06	-0.45	0.34	0.4	0.48	0.48	-0.64	0.36	-0.56	-0.5	0.66	-0.03	0.26	0.37	-0.39	-0.42
Accounts Payable	0.92	0.76	0.76	0.51	0.85	0.8	0.71	0.24		-0.31	-0.66	0.82	0.91	0.72	0.61	-0.06	0.77	-0.65	0.15	0.55	0.0	0.55	0.43	-0.8	-0.28
Intangible Assets	-0.19	0.03	-0.51	0.13	-0.4	-0.32	-0.12	0.06	-0.31		-0.06	-0.41	-0.19	-0.41	-0.24	-0.02	-0.43	-0.1	0.24	-0.44	-0.19	-0.35	-0.3	0.4	0.3
Common Stock	-0.74	-0.62	-0.45	-0.81	-0.6	-0.76	-0.65	-0.45	-0.66	-0.06		-0.56	-0.79	-0.51	-0.56	0.1	-0.47	0.94	-0.12	-0.34	-0.11	-0.28	-0.24	0.34	0.24
Long Term Debt	0.88	0.52	0.78	0.38	0.81	0.88	0.85	0.34	0.82	-0.41	-0.56		0.81	0.71	0.53	-0.27	0.98	-0.63	0.01	0.67	0.38	0.48	0.45	-0.69	-0.26
Good Will	0.92	0.73	0.83	0.58	0.9	0.91	0.7	0.4	0.91	-0.19	-0.79	0.81		0.78	0.69	-0.15	0.77	-0.78	0.02	0.57	-0.08	0.52	0.46	-0.79	-0.36
Property Plant Equipment	0.7	0.67	0.93	0.62	0.96	0.86	0.53	0.48	0.72	-0.41	-0.51	0.71	0.78		0.95	0.0	0.74	-0.52	-0.54	0.81	-0.03	0.88	0.78	-0.88	-0.83
Current Deferred Revenue	0.63	0.75	0.78	0.78	0.86	0.76	0.48	0.48	0.61	-0.24	-0.56	0.53	0.69	0.95		0.15	0.54	-0.53	-0.6	0.73	-0.07	0.91	0.81	-0.75	-0.89
Net Tangible Assets	-0.08	0.33	-0.2	0.15	-0.07	-0.22	-0.05	-0.64	-0.06	-0.02	0.1	-0.27	-0.15	0.0	0.15		-0.28	0.29	-0.05	-0.35	-0.03	0.21	0.14	0.11	-0.2
Long Term Debt Total	0.83	0.47	0.8	0.33	0.82	0.87	0.81	0.36	0.77	-0.43	-0.47	0.98	0.77	0.74	0.54	-0.28		-0.56	-0.09	0.72	0.4	0.52	0.47	-0.72	-0.32
Capital Surpluse	-0.74	-0.52	-0.5	-0.78	-0.61	-0.79	-0.65	-0.56	-0.65	-0.1	0.94	-0.63	-0.78	-0.52	-0.53	0.29	-0.56		-0.1	-0.38	-0.14	-0.29	-0.25	0.38	0.25
Accumulated Depreciation	0.13	-0.04	-0.36	-0.23	-0.3	-0.2	0.16	-0.5	0.15	0.24	-0.12	0.01	0.02	-0.54	-0.6	-0.05	-0.09	-0.1		-0.53	0.1	-0.58	-0.63	0.33	0.81
Short Long Term Debt	0.55	0.41	0.76	0.41	0.77	0.75	0.52	0.66	0.55	-0.44	-0.34	0.67	0.57	0.81	0.73	-0.35	0.72	-0.38	-0.53		0.23	0.66	0.67	-0.72	-0.64
Cash And Equivalents	0.14	-0.09	-0.11	0.1	0.0	0.22	0.55	-0.03	0.0	-0.19	-0.11	0.38	-0.08	-0.03	-0.07	-0.03	0.4	-0.14	0.1	0.23		-0.08	-0.06	0.23	0.07
Net Invested Capital	0.54	0.7	0.74	0.61	0.77	0.6	0.42	0.26	0.55	-0.35	-0.28	0.48	0.52	0.88	0.91	0.21	0.52	-0.29	-0.58	0.66	-0.08		0.83	-0.71	-0.84
Long Term Investments	0.53	0.61	0.63	0.5	0.65	0.55	0.42	0.37	0.43	-0.3	-0.24	0.45	0.46	0.78	0.81	0.14	0.47	-0.25	-0.63	0.67	-0.06	0.83		-0.6	-0.7
Net Working Capital	-0.67	-0.58	-0.94	-0.33	-0.91	-0.74	-0.39	-0.39	-0.8	0.4	0.34	-0.69	-0.79	-0.88	-0.75	0.11	-0.72	0.38	0.33	-0.72	0.23	-0.71	-0.6		0.61
Capital Stock	-0.23	-0.42	-0.65	-0.59	-0.67	-0.53	-0.13	-0.42	-0.28	0.3	0.24	-0.26	-0.36	-0.83	-0.89	-0.2	-0.32	0.25	0.81	-0.64	0.07	-0.84	-0.7	0.61

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In a nutshell, Beta is a measure of individual stock risk relative to the overall volatility of the stock market. and is calculated based on very sound finance theory - Capital Assets Pricing Model (CAPM).However, since Beta is calculated based on historical price movements it may not predict how a firm's stock is going to perform in the future.

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In accordance with the recently published financial statements, Northrop Grumman has a Beta of 0.34. This is 75.18% lower than that of the Aerospace & Defense sector and 63.44% lower than that of the Industrials industry. The beta for all United States stocks is notably lower than that of the firm.

Northrop Beta Peer Comparison

Stock peer comparison is one of the most widely used and accepted methods of equity analyses. It analyses Northrop Grumman's direct or indirect competition against its Beta to detect undervalued stocks with similar characteristics or determine the stocks which would be a good addition to a portfolio. Peer analysis of Northrop Grumman could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Northrop Grumman by comparing valuation metrics of similar companies.

Northrop Grumman is currently under evaluation in beta category among related companies.

Northrop Grumman ESG Sustainability

Some studies have found that companies with high sustainability scores are getting higher valuations than competitors with lower social-engagement activities. While most ESG disclosures are voluntary and do not directly affect the long term financial condition, Northrop Grumman's sustainability indicators can be used to identify proper investment strategies using environmental, social, and governance scores that are crucial to Northrop Grumman's managers, analysts, and investors.

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Northrop Grumman Institutional Holders

Institutional Holdings refers to the ownership stake in Northrop Grumman that is held by large financial organizations, pension funds or endowments. Institutions may purchase large blocks of Northrop Grumman's outstanding shares and can exert considerable influence upon its management. Institutional holders may also work to push the share price higher once they own the stock. Extensive social media coverage, TV shows, articles in high-profile magazines, and presentations at investor conferences help move the stock higher, increasing Northrop Grumman's value.

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Geode Capital Management, Llc	2023-12-31	2.9 M
Sanders Capital, Llc	2023-12-31	2.3 M
Goldman Sachs Group Inc	2023-12-31	2.2 M
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp	2023-12-31	1.7 M
Ameriprise Financial Inc	2023-12-31	1.7 M
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.	2023-12-31	1.5 M
Amvescap Plc.	2023-12-31	1.3 M
Northern Trust Corp	2023-12-31	1.3 M
Putnam Investments Llc	2023-12-31	1.2 M
State Street Corporation	2023-12-31	13.9 M
Vanguard Group Inc	2023-12-31	12.1 M

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.

Northrop Fundamentals

	Return On Equity	0.14
	Return On Asset	0.0366
	Profit Margin	0.05 %
	Operating Margin	(0.06) %
	Current Valuation	80.51 B
	Shares Outstanding	148.14 M
	Shares Owned By Insiders	0.24 %
	Shares Owned By Institutions	85.13 %
	Number Of Shares Shorted	1.81 M
	Price To Earning	14.90 X
	Price To Book	4.57 X
	Price To Sales	1.72 X
	Revenue	39.29 B
	Gross Profit	7.47 B
	EBITDA	2.54 B
	Net Income	2.06 B
	Cash And Equivalents	2.58 B
	Cash Per Share	10.82 X
	Total Debt	15.68 B
	Debt To Equity	1.04 %
	Current Ratio	1.14 X
	Book Value Per Share	98.56 X
	Cash Flow From Operations	3.88 B
	Short Ratio	2.44 X
	Earnings Per Share	13.51 X
	Price To Earnings To Growth	0.91 X
	Target Price	490.74
	Number Of Employees	101 K
	Beta	0.34
	Market Capitalization	66.71 B
	Total Asset	46.54 B
	Retained Earnings	14.77 B
	Working Capital	1.76 B
	Current Asset	6.86 B
	Current Liabilities	5.63 B
	Annual Yield	0.02 %
	Five Year Return	1.55 %
	Net Asset	46.54 B
	Last Dividend Paid	7.34

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The Macroaxis Fundamental Analysis modules help investors analyze Northrop Grumman's financials across various querterly and yearly statements, indicators and fundamental ratios. We help investors to determine the real value of Northrop Grumman using virtually all public information available. We use both quantitative as well as qualitative analysis to arrive at the intrinsic value of Northrop Grumman based on its fundamental data. In general, a quantitative approach, as applied to this company, focuses on analyzing financial statements comparatively, whereas a qaualitative method uses data that is important to a company's growth but cannot be measured and presented in a numerical way.

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Northrop Grumman Investors Sentiment

The influence of Northrop Grumman's investor sentiment on the probability of its price appreciation or decline could be a good factor in your decision-making process regarding taking a position in Northrop. The overall investor sentiment generally increases the direction of a stock movement in a one-year investment horizon. However, the impact of investor sentiment on the entire stock market does not have solid backing from leading economists and market statisticians.

Investor biases related to Northrop Grumman's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Northrop. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Northrop can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Northrop Grumman. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.

Northrop Grumman's market sentiment shows the aggregated news analyzed to detect positive and negative mentions from the text and comments. The data is normalized to provide daily scores for Northrop Grumman's and other traded tickers. The bigger the bubble, the more accurate is the estimated score. Higher bars for a given day show more participation in the average Northrop Grumman's news discussions. The higher the estimated score, the more favorable is the investor's outlook on Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman Implied Volatility

48.38

Northrop Grumman's implied volatility exposes the market's sentiment of Northrop Grumman stock's possible movements over time. However, it does not forecast the overall direction of its price. In a nutshell, if Northrop Grumman's implied volatility is high, the market thinks the stock has potential for high price swings in either direction. On the other hand, the low implied volatility suggests that Northrop Grumman stock will not fluctuate a lot when Northrop Grumman's options are near their expiration.

Some investors attempt to determine whether the market's mood is bullish or bearish by monitoring changes in market sentiment. Unlike more traditional methods such as technical analysis, investor sentiment usually refers to the aggregate attitude towards Northrop Grumman in the overall investment community. So, suppose investors can accurately measure the market's sentiment. In that case, they can use it for their benefit. For example, some tools to gauge market sentiment could be utilized using contrarian indexes, Northrop Grumman's short interest history, or implied volatility extrapolated from Northrop Grumman options trading.

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When determining whether Northrop Grumman offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Northrop Grumman's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Northrop Grumman Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Northrop Grumman Stock:

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Is Northrop Grumman's industry expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Northrop Grumman. If investors know Northrop will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Northrop Grumman listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.

Quarterly Earnings Growth

0.049

Dividend Share

7.34

Earnings Share

13.51

Revenue Per Share

259.34

Quarterly Revenue Growth

0.06

The market value of Northrop Grumman is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Northrop that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Northrop Grumman's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Northrop Grumman's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Northrop Grumman's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Northrop Grumman's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.

Please note, there is a significant difference between Northrop Grumman's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Northrop Grumman is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Northrop Grumman's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.

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