How Does BA Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Here is how Boeing (BA) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- BA’s operating margin of -12.4% is negative, lowest among peers; LHX has 11.1%.
- BA’s revenue growth of 2.4% in the last 12 months is low, lagging RTX, GD, LHX but outpacing LMT, NOC.
- BA gained 36.4% in the past year and trades at a PE of -15.6, outperforming its peers.
As a quick background, Boeing provides aerospace products and services, including commercial and military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, space systems, and financing solutions for equipment leases.
| BA | RTX | LMT | GD | NOC | LHX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 166.4 | 211.3 | 109.9 | 88.4 | 83.8 | 52.5 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 75.3 | 83.6 | 71.8 | 50.3 | 40.5 | 21.4 |
| PE Ratio | -15.6 | 34.4 | 26.1 | 21.6 | 21.2 | 30.9 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 2.4% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% |
| LTM Operating Margin | -12.4% | 10.0% | 8.2% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| LTM FCF Margin | -11.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 10.1% |
| 12M Market Return | 36.4% | 34.8% | -14.6% | 11.8% | 15.0% | 26.1% |
Why does this matter? BA just went down -5.4% in a month – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell BA Stock to see if Boeing is really a falling knife. Sharp dips often come with rebound opportunities – see how the stock has dipped and recovered in the past through BA Dip Buyer Analysis lens.
While peer comparison is critical Trefis High Quality Portfolio evaluates much more, and is designed to reduce stock-specific risks while giving upside exposure.
Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | 2.4% | -14.5% | 16.8% | 6.9% |
| RTX | 15.4% | 17.1% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| LMT | 1.1% | 5.1% | 2.4% | -1.6% |
| GD | 11.9% | 12.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% |
| NOC | -0.6% | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| LHX | 2.9% | 9.8% | 13.8% | -4.2% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | -12.4% | -16.3% | -1.1% | -5.3% |
| RTX | 10.0% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| LMT | 8.2% | 9.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| GD | 10.3% | 10.1% | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| NOC | 9.8% | 10.6% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| LHX | 11.1% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.3% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | -15.6 | -9.7 | -71.1 | -23.0 |
| RTX | 34.4 | 32.3 | 37.6 | 28.7 |
| LMT | 26.1 | 21.7 | 16.4 | 22.4 |
| GD | 21.6 | 19.1 | 21.4 | 20.1 |
| NOC | 21.2 | 16.5 | 34.5 | 17.3 |
| LHX | 30.9 | 26.6 | 32.5 | 37.6 |
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