Northrop Grumman (TSX:NOC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.33 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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TSX:NOC Northrop Grumman Corp TSX:NOC
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Price C$18.54
GF Value C$18.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Northrop Grumman TSX:NOC +0.98% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.33 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 7.12. GuruFocus rates TSX:NOC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of C$18.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Aerospace & Defense companies, Northrop Grumman ranks worse than 71.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Northrop Grumman's current share price is C$18.54. Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$2.93. Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:NOC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.51   Med: 7.12   Max: 9.44
Current: 6.32

During the past years, Northrop Grumman's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.44. The lowest was 4.51. And the median was 7.12.

TSX:NOC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.03% of 214 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.54 vs TSX:NOC: 6.32

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Northrop Grumman's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$176.671. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is C$2.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Northrop Grumman  (TSX:NOC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Northrop Grumman Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Northrop Grumman Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSX:NOC vs TDG, HONA, LHX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.54/2.93
=6.33

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Northrop Grumman's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=176.671/333.9520*333.9520
=176.671

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Northrop Grumman Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 42.761 241.428 59.149
201612 40.070 241.432 55.425
201703 42.596 243.801 58.347
201706 45.187 244.955 61.604
201709 45.800 246.819 61.968
201712 52.312 246.524 70.864
201803 56.959 249.554 76.222
201806 61.967 251.989 82.123
201809 68.296 252.439 90.349
201812 64.476 251.233 85.705
201903 68.786 254.202 90.366
201906 72.322 256.143 94.291
201909 76.376 256.759 99.338
201912 69.192 256.974 89.919
202003 75.707 258.115 97.951
202006 78.951 257.797 102.274
202009 83.062 260.280 106.573
202012 81.279 260.474 104.207
202103 82.187 264.877 103.620
202106 85.122 271.696 104.627
202109 91.121 274.310 110.933
202112 105.867 278.802 126.809
202203 108.119 287.504 125.586
202206 112.856 296.311 127.192
202209 120.696 296.808 135.800
202212 135.816 296.797 152.818
202303 136.299 301.836 150.802
202306 135.906 305.109 148.754
202309 142.857 307.789 155.000
202312 132.230 306.746 143.958
202403 130.005 312.332 139.004
202406 133.819 314.175 142.243
202409 137.008 315.301 145.112
202412 150.282 315.605 159.018
202503 149.309 319.799 155.917
202506 147.588 322.561 152.800
202509 154.897 324.800 159.262
202512 161.988 324.054 166.936
202603 165.326 330.213 167.198
202606 176.671 333.952 176.671

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.33 mean?
Northrop Grumman (TSX:NOC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.33 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Northrop Grumman and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 7.12. Over the past decade, Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.51 to 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #152 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Northrop Grumman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.33 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 7.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.51 to a high of 9.44. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54. Northrop Grumman's value of 6.33 is 78.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #152 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northrop Grumman has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TDG and HONA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #152 out of 214 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Northrop Grumman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54. Northrop Grumman's value of 6.33 is 78.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Northrop Grumman's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.51 to 9.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.12 vs. the industry median of 3.54, Northrop Grumman has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.54, based on 214 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northrop Grumman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.33 is 78.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Northrop Grumman and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northrop Grumman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.33, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 7.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northrop Grumman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northrop Grumman (TSX:NOC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$18.94, compared to a current price of C$18.54 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.33, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 7.12 and 78.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.54. Northrop Grumman's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northrop Grumman (TSX:NOC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.33 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Northrop Grumman (TSX:NOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northrop Grumman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$18.54 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$18.94. GuruFocus considers Northrop Grumman to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:NOC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.33 (11% below median its 10-year median of 7.12)
  • GF Value™: C$18.94 vs. price of C$18.54 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#152 of 214)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NOC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northrop Grumman Business Description

Address 2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA, USA, 22042
Northrop Grumman is a diversified defense contractor providing aeronautics, defense, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment produces autonomous and piloted aircraft such as Global Hawk drones and the new B-21 bomber, creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program, and maintains and upgrades numerous other military aircraft. Defense systems makes artillery and missile ammunition and guidance systems, long-range missiles, and missile defense systems. Mission systems creates and integrates a variety of radar, navigation, and communication systems for avionics, weapons control, and countermeasures on a range of platforms from helicopters to destroyers. Space systems produces satellites, sensors, space structures, and rocket motors.
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