Stock Analysis on Net

Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:NOC)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since April 27, 2023.

Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005

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Calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Northrop Grumman Corp. Annual Report.


Share Price Trend
The share price exhibited fluctuations over the period under review, beginning at $65.71 in early 2006, reaching a low point at $44.54 in 2009, followed by a generally upward trajectory. Notably, there were significant increases from 2013 onwards, with the price peaking at $443.47 by early 2023. Despite some variability, the overall trend indicates substantial growth in market valuation.
Book Value per Share (BVPS) Trend
The book value per share showed moderate stability with some volatility in the earlier years, declining to its lowest point of $30.12 in early 2017. Subsequent years saw a consistent increase, reaching a high of $100.04 by early 2023. This upward movement suggests an improvement in the company's net asset value on a per-share basis over time.
Price-to-Book Value (P/BV) Ratio Analysis
The P/BV ratio started at 1.37 in 2006 and demonstrated an overall increasing trend, with considerable spikes observed post-2010. The ratio peaked at 8.36 in early 2018, indicating that the market price significantly exceeded the book value at that time. While the ratio decreased somewhat afterward, it stabilized at levels above 4.0 through 2023. The rising P/BV ratio reflects heightened market optimism or growth expectations relative to the company's book value.
Comparative Insights
While both the share price and BVPS increased over the examined period, the share price rose more rapidly, especially after 2013. This divergence is evidenced by the increasing P/BV ratio, suggesting that market sentiment outpaced growth in the underlying book value. The data imply increased investor confidence or perceived future profitability, which may warrant further analysis of earnings and operational performance to confirm.

Comparison to Competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


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