RKLBW (Rocket Lab USA) GF Value Rank: 1 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Rocket Lab USA GF Value Rank?

Rocket Lab USA RKLBW 71 GF Value Rank is 1 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates RKLBW with a GF Score™ of 71/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Rocket Lab USA has the GF Value Rank of 1.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Rocket Lab USA GF Value Rank Related Terms

RKLBW vs LHX, HEI.A, AXON: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rocket Lab USA's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Rocket Lab USA GF Value Rank vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rocket Lab USA's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rocket Lab USA's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 1 mean?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW) has a GF Value Rank of 1 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Rocket Lab USA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Rocket Lab USA's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Rocket Lab USA's GF Value Rank too high?
Rocket Lab USA's current GF Value Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Rocket Lab USA has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab USA's GF Value Rank compare to LHX and HEI.A?
Rocket Lab USA's GF Value Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, Rocket Lab USA's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Rocket Lab USA and its competitors. Rocket Lab USA's current GF Value Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab USA stock overvalued right now?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW) has a current GF Value Rank of 1. The current GF Value Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Rocket Lab USA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW), the current GF Value Rank is 1 as of Jul. 23, 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.

Rocket Lab USA Business Description

Address 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90808
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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