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RTX (RTX) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at RTX (RTX): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Capital Goods peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for RTX (RTX)
Profile ItemRTX
NameRTX Corporation
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
GICS Sub-IndustryAerospace & Defense
Market Capitalization260.81 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateApril 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

RTX
GSPC
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RTX (RTX) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for RTX (RTX) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for RTX (RTX) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

RTX (RTX) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RTXIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)29.82%20.73%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)28.88%16.65%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)20.08%10.84%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

RTX
GSPC
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RTX (RTX) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for RTX (RTX) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

RTX (RTX) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RTXIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)25.02%42.81%
Beta (5Y)0.311.20
Max Drawdown (5Y)-32.84%-48.46%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. RTX is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

RTX (RTX) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RTXIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.030.38
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.620.58

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

RTX (RTX) posts ROE of 11.57%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

11.57%

Group distribution
Max
42.07%
Q3
19.97%
RTX
11.57%
Median
11.35%
Q1
3.35%
Min
-19.79%
Largest peers
BA
169.95%
GEV
75.71%
CAT
51.33%
GE
48.23%
ETN
20.85%
DE
18.35%
RTX
11.57%
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on ROE within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

RTX (RTX) keeps 8.03% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

8.03%

Group distribution
Max
24.69%
Q3
11.54%
RTX
8.03%
Median
5.80%
Q1
0.73%
Min
-13.94%
Largest peers
GEV
23.81%
GE
17.72%
ETN
13.99%
CAT
13.33%
DE
10.10%
RTX
8.03%
BA
2.46%
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on net margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

RTX (RTX) turns 13.18% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

13.18%

Group distribution
Max
29.84%
Q3
16.03%
RTX
13.18%
Median
8.69%
Q1
1.95%
Min
-17.50%
Largest peers
GE
20.57%
CAT
18.18%
DE
17.48%
ETN
16.11%
RTX
13.18%
GEV
5.46%
BA
1.72%
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on operating margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

RTX (RTX) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RTXIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)11.57%11.35%
ROA (TTM)4.05%5.15%
Net Margin (TTM)8.03%5.80%
Operating Margin (TTM)13.18%8.69%
Gross Margin (TTM)20.21%29.71%

Growth

Revenue Growth

RTX (RTX) grew revenue 9.74%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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RTX (RTX): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

RTX (RTX) grew earnings per share 39.72%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.

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RTX (RTX): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

RTX (RTX) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RTXIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)9.74%8.06%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)9.72%6.41%
EPS Growth (YoY)39.72%4.71%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)12.32%5.63%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

RTX (RTX) has current ratio of 1.02, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

1.02

Group distribution
Max
5.24
Q3
2.97
Median
2.12
Q1
1.45
RTX
1.02
Min
0.71
Largest peers
DE
2.21
CAT
1.35
ETN
1.19
BA
1.18
RTX
1.02
GE
0.98
GEV
0.89
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on current ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

RTX (RTX) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

0.57

Group distribution
Max
2.31
Q3
1.10
Median
0.63
RTX
0.57
Q1
0.28
Min
0.00
Largest peers
BA
8.29
DE
3.76
CAT
2.31
GE
1.13
ETN
1.10
RTX
0.57
GEV
0.25
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

RTX (RTX) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RTXIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.022.12
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.570.63
Net Debt / EBITDA2.102.03

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

RTX (RTX) has dividend yield of 1.40%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

1.40%

Group distribution
Max
2.64%
RTX
1.40%
Q3
1.06%
Median
0.14%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
RTX
1.40%
DE
1.11%
ETN
1.05%
CAT
0.70%
GE
0.49%
GEV
0.14%
BA
0.00%
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on dividend yield within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

RTX (RTX) has payout ratio of 51.03%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

51.03%

Group distribution
Max
72.02%
RTX
51.03%
Q3
29.57%
Median
6.31%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
RTX
51.03%
ETN
41.29%
DE
36.71%
CAT
29.58%
GE
19.58%
GEV
5.11%
BA
0.00%
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on payout ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

RTX (RTX) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RTXIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.40%0.14%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)51.03%6.31%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

RTX (RTX) trades at P/E ratio of 36.47, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

36.47

Group distribution
Max
77.51
Q3
46.30
RTX
36.47
Median
31.73
Q1
22.49
Min
1.06
Largest peers
BA
82.58
CAT
43.10
GE
40.32
ETN
39.20
RTX
36.47
DE
33.21
GEV
31.54
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on P/E ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

RTX (RTX) trades at 2.89 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

2.89

Group distribution
Max
9.90
Q3
4.82
RTX
2.89
Median
2.65
Q1
1.27
Min
0.05
Largest peers
GEV
7.36
GE
6.98
CAT
5.79
ETN
5.49
DE
3.35
RTX
2.89
BA
1.75
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on P/S ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

RTX (RTX) trades at 3.94 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

3.94

Group distribution
Max
12.69
Q3
6.34
RTX
3.94
Median
3.69
Q1
2.01
Min
-4.34
Largest peers
BA
26.98
CAT
21.97
GEV
20.82
GE
19.69
ETN
7.93
DE
5.78
RTX
3.94
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Where RTX (RTX) stands on P/B ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

RTX (RTX) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RTXIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)36.4731.73
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.892.65
P/B Ratio (MRQ)3.943.69
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.77%2.18%