Mr. Market is currently offering RTX Corporation at $172.90.
The business passes 4 of 7 of Graham's defensive criteria — adequate but not exceptional.
At $172.90, the stock trades at a 135% premium to its Graham Number of $73.53. Graham would consider this price speculative.
There is no margin of safety at the current price. Graham would advise patience and waiting for a better entry point.
Negative NCAV — liabilities exceed current assets. Common in capital-return businesses (buybacks, debt-funded dividends) and capital-intensive industries. Not automatically a warning sign..
Conclusion: This stock is better suited for Graham's Enterprising investor — one willing to devote time and skill to security selection.
RTX Corporation, an aerospace and defense company, provides systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Collins Aerospace (Collins), Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. The Collins segment offers aerospace and defense products, and aftermarket services for civil and military aircraft manufacturers and commercial airlines, as well as regional, business, and general aviation, defense, and commercial space operations. This segment designs, manufactures, and supplies electric power generation and management and distribution, environmental control, flight control, air data and aircraft sensing, engine control, and engine nacelle systems, as well as engine components; cabin interiors, including seating, oxygen, food and beverage preparation, storage and galley, lavatory, and wastewater management systems; connected aviation solutions and services; and systems solutions for connected battlespace, test and training range systems, crew escape systems, and simulation and training. It also provides spare parts, overhaul and repair, engineering and technical support, training and fleet management solutions, and asset and information management services. The Pratt & Whitney segment supplies aircraft engines for commercial, military, business jet, and general aviation customers; and produces, sells, and services military and commercial auxiliary power units, as well as offers fleet management and aftermarket maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The Raytheon segment provides defensive and offensive threat detection, tracking, and mitigation capabilities for government and commercial customers. This segment offers sensors, mission orchestration and satellite control products, and software. The company was formerly known as Raytheon Technologies Corporation and changed its name to RTX Corporation in July 2023. RTX Corporation was incorporated in 1934 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit % | 20.1% ▲ | 19.1% | 17.5% | 20.4% | N/A |
| Operating Margin % | 10.5% ▲ | 8.1% | 5.2% | 8.2% | N/A |
| Net Income % | 7.6% ▲ | 5.9% | 4.6% | 7.7% | N/A |
| Diluted EPS | 4.96 ▲ | 3.55 | 2.23 | 3.50 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $171.1B | $162.9B | $161.9B | $158.9B | N/A |
| Total Debt | $39.5B ↓ | $42.9B | $45.2B | $33.5B | N/A |
| Working Capital | $1.5B ▲ | -$366M | $1.7B | $3.3B | N/A |
| Years to Pay Debt | 5.87 | 8.98 | 14.16 | 6.45 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | $7.4B ▲ | $3.9B | $4.7B | $4.4B | N/A |
| Owner Earnings | $14.2B | $12.4B | $10.6B | $12.1B | N/A |
| CapEx % of Net Income | 46.3% | 67.8% | 99.1% | 53.4% | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditure % of Net Income | 46.3% | 67.8% | 99.1% | 53.4% | N/A |
| Repurchase of Capital Stock | -$50M | -$444M | -$12.9B | -$2.8B | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $7.4B ▲ | $3.9B ▼ | $4.7B ▲ | $4.4B • | N/A • |
| Warren's Owner Earnings | $14.2B | $12.4B | $10.6B | $12.1B | N/A |
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E | Gross Margin | Net Margin | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX | $172.90 | $232.8B | 32.50 | 20.1% | 7.6% | $88.6B |
| BA Boeing Company (The) |
$221.30 | $174.5B | 87.8 | 4.8% | 2.5% | $92.2B |
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corporation |
$518.15 | $119.5B | 25.1 | 9.9% | 6.4% | $75.1B |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corporation |
$567.00 | $80.5B | 17.8 | 20.5% | 10.8% | $42.4B |
| GD General Dynamics Corporation |
$349.08 | $94.4B | 22.0 | 15.2% | 8.1% | $53.8B |
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|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 9.28% | 124,986,171 |
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| State Street Corporation | 6.82% | 91,884,588 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | 5.65% | 76,140,352 |
| Capital International Investors | 3.31% | 44,512,309 |
| Dodge & Cox Inc. | 2.79% | 37,571,811 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 2.38% | 32,110,396 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.25% | 30,319,882 |
RTX Corporation (RTX) fundamental analysis — Overall grade D based on profitability, financial health, valuation and cash flow. Graham's Fair Value: $73.53. Margin of safety: 0%. Gross profit margin: 20.1%. Operating margin: 10.5%. Net margin: 7.6%. Market cap: $232.8B. Sector: Industrials. Industry: Aerospace & Defense. Analysis powered by 360investing — free fundamental stock analysis based on Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett principles.
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