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Northrop GrummanMIL:1NOC +0.30%59 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.27. GuruFocus rates MIL:1NOC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €478.15 (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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northrop Grumman's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1NOC'
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.
MIL:1NOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 63.84% of 224
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3
vs MIL:1NOC: 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 €66.295. 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 €225.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Northrop Grumman (MIL:1NOC) 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
MIL:1NOC vs HONAV, TDG, 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.
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
* 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.
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 2.12 mean?
Northrop Grumman (MIL:1NOC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.12 as of Jul. 26, 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 2.12 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 3.00. Northrop Grumman's value of 2.12 is 29.3% 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 59/100 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 HONAV and TDG?
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 3.00. Northrop Grumman's value of 2.12 is 29.3% 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 3.00, 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 3.00, 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 2.12 is 29.3% 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 3.00 — 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 2.12, 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 (MIL:1NOC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €478.15, compared to a current price of €475.90 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.27 and 29.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.00. Northrop Grumman's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 (MIL:1NOC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12 as of Jul. 26, 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 (MIL:1NOC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northrop Grumman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €475.90 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €478.15.
GuruFocus considers Northrop Grumman to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1NOC:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.12 (near median its 10-year median of 2.27)
GF Value™: €478.15 vs. price of €475.90 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#81 of 224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1NOC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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