Northrop Grumman (MEX:NOC) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


MEX:NOC Northrop Grumman Corp MEX:NOC
77 GF Score
Price MXN9,415.00
GF Value MXN10,109.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Northrop Grumman Moat Score?

Northrop Grumman MEX:NOC 77 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NOC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN10,109.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Northrop Grumman ranks better than 99.71% on this metric.

Northrop Grumman has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Northrop Grumman has Wide Moat: Northrop Grumman has a robust wide moat due to its strong position in defense contracting, significant regulatory barriers, and valuable intellectual property. Its economies of scale and government contracts provide durable cost advantages and pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Northrop Grumman might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Northrop Grumman  (MEX:NOC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Northrop Grumman Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:NOC vs HONAV, TDG, LHX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Northrop Grumman's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Northrop Grumman's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northrop Grumman's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Northrop Grumman (MEX:NOC) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #1 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Northrop Grumman's Moat Score too high?
Northrop Grumman's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #1 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northrop Grumman has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northrop Grumman's Moat Score compare to HONAV and TDG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #1 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Northrop Grumman in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Northrop Grumman's current Moat Score is 8. 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 (MEX:NOC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN10,109.60, compared to a current price of MXN9,415.00 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Northrop Grumman's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northrop Grumman (MEX:NOC), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 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 (MEX:NOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northrop Grumman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN9,415.00 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN10,109.60. GuruFocus considers Northrop Grumman to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NOC:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: MXN10,109.60 vs. price of MXN9,415.00 (6.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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.
77GF Score

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