Northrop Grumman (LTS:0K92) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.07 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0K92 Northrop Grumman Corp LTS:0K92
79 GF Score
Price $543.26
GF Value $559.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Northrop Grumman LTS:0K92 +2.93% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.07 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.27. GuruFocus rates LTS:0K92 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $559.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Aerospace & Defense companies, Northrop Grumman ranks better than 63.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Northrop Grumman's current share price is $543.26. Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $262.53. Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.07.

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

LTS:0K92' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87   Med: 2.27   Max: 3.02
Current: 2.06

During the past years, Northrop Grumman's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.02. The lowest was 1.87. And the median was 2.27.

LTS:0K92's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.84% of 224 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.82 vs LTS:0K92: 2.06

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Northrop Grumman's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $76.376. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $262.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Northrop Grumman  (LTS:0K92) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Northrop Grumman Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Northrop Grumman Quarterly Data
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LTS:0K92 vs TDG, HONA, LHX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

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


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Northrop Grumman Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=543.26/262.53
=2.07

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=76.376/333.9520*333.9520
=76.376

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Northrop Grumman Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 34.271 241.428 47.405
201612 37.155 241.432 51.393
201703 36.400 243.801 49.860
201706 36.883 244.955 50.283
201709 37.473 246.819 50.702
201712 37.312 246.524 50.544
201803 38.398 249.554 51.384
201806 40.587 251.989 53.788
201809 46.226 252.439 61.152
201812 47.199 251.233 62.739
201903 47.973 254.202 63.023
201906 49.654 256.143 64.737
201909 49.882 256.759 64.879
201912 51.573 256.974 67.022
202003 51.188 258.115 66.228
202006 53.102 257.797 68.789
202009 54.292 260.280 69.659
202012 61.040 260.474 78.259
202103 56.006 264.877 70.611
202106 56.663 271.696 69.647
202109 54.364 274.310 66.184
202112 54.608 278.802 65.410
202203 56.175 287.504 65.250
202206 56.417 296.311 63.584
202209 57.766 296.808 64.995
202212 64.855 296.797 72.974
202303 60.711 301.836 67.171
202306 62.917 305.109 68.865
202309 64.436 307.789 69.913
202312 70.544 306.746 76.801
202403 67.870 312.332 72.568
202406 69.181 314.175 73.536
202409 68.232 315.301 72.268
202412 73.292 315.605 77.553
202503 65.342 319.799 68.234
202506 71.882 322.561 74.420
202509 72.634 324.800 74.681
202512 81.959 324.054 84.462
202603 69.340 330.213 70.125
202606 76.376 333.952 76.376

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.07 mean?
Northrop Grumman (LTS:0K92) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.07 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Northrop Grumman and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.27. Over the past decade, Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #81 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Northrop Grumman's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.07 is near median its 10-year median of 2.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 3.02. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.82. Northrop Grumman's value of 2.07 is 26.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #81 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northrop Grumman has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TDG and HONA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #81 out of 224 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Northrop Grumman in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.82. Northrop Grumman's value of 2.07 is 26.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Northrop Grumman's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.27 vs. the industry median of 2.82, Northrop Grumman has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.82, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northrop Grumman's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.07 is 26.6% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 2.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northrop Grumman's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.27. 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 (LTS:0K92) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $559.82, compared to a current price of $543.26 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.27 and 26.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.82. Northrop Grumman's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northrop Grumman (LTS:0K92), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.07 as of Aug. 02, 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 (LTS:0K92) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northrop Grumman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $543.26 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $559.82. GuruFocus considers Northrop Grumman to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0K92:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.07 (near median its 10-year median of 2.27)
  • GF Value™: $559.82 vs. price of $543.26 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#81 of 224)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0K92 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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