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BA vs. LHX: Boeing vs. L3Harris Stock Comparison

How do Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX) are both classified in the Aerospace & Defense sub-industry within the broader Aerospace & Defense industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX)
Profile ItemBALHX
NameThe Boeing CompanyL3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupCapital GoodsCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense
GICS Sub-IndustryAerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense
Market Capitalization137.41 billion USD48.39 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962December 31, 1981
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

BA
LHX
GSPC
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX)
MetricBALHX
Total Return (1Y)-10.22%-5.21%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-3.32%16.68%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-4.57%5.91%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

BA
LHX
GSPC
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Boeing (BA) has an aggressive beta of 1.31, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while L3Harris (LHX) is defensive at 0.46 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.

Risk profile metrics for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX)
MetricBALHX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)35.25%29.75%
Beta (5Y)1.310.46
Max Drawdown (5Y)-50.29%-38.16%
Avg. Volume (3M)7.77M1.70M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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BA and LHX are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX)
MetricBALHX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.41-0.32
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.60-0.45

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Capital efficiency shows on one side only: L3Harris (LHX) earns 10.03% on shareholders’ equity, ranked against its industry; Boeing (BA) has no ROE this period.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

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Max
40.55%
Q3
19.29%
Median
12.12%
Q1
4.08%
Min
-17.12%
BA
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LHX

Capital Goods industry group

10.03%

Max
40.55%
Q3
19.29%
Median
12.12%
LHX
10.03%
Q1
4.08%
Min
-17.12%
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): BA does not report ROE, so it has no value marker; LHX is benchmarked against the Capital Goods industry group.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Boeing (BA) at 8.07% and L3Harris (LHX) at 8.76% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

8.07%

Max
27.47%
Q3
12.10%
BA
8.07%
Median
6.30%
Q1
1.40%
Min
-12.89%

LHX

Capital Goods industry group

8.76%

Max
27.47%
Q3
12.10%
LHX
8.76%
Median
6.30%
Q1
1.40%
Min
-12.89%
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their net margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

L3Harris (LHX) at 14.34% runs core operations around its industry’s norm, while Boeing (BA) at 0.30% operates in the bottom quartile.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

0.30%

Max
36.60%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.12%
Q1
5.14%
BA
0.30%
Min
-12.63%

LHX

Capital Goods industry group

14.34%

Max
36.60%
Q3
18.33%
LHX
14.34%
Median
11.12%
Q1
5.14%
Min
-12.63%
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their operating margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX)
MetricBALHX
ROE (TTM)--10.03%
ROA (TTM)-0.11%4.56%
Net Margin (TTM)8.07%8.76%
Operating Margin (TTM)0.30%14.34%
Gross Margin (TTM)9.45%25.55%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Boeing (BA) at 34.50% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while L3Harris (LHX) at 2.53% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for BA.

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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: L3Harris (LHX) reports EPS growth of 8.39%, ranked against its industry; Boeing (BA) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX)
MetricBALHX
Revenue Growth (YoY)34.50%2.53%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)10.33%8.62%
EPS Growth (YoY)--8.39%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--15.82%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Boeing (BA) at 1.13 and L3Harris (LHX) at 1.20 run current ratio in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

1.13

Max
5.22
Q3
2.95
Median
2.08
Q1
1.43
BA
1.13
Min
0.36

LHX

Capital Goods industry group

1.20

Max
5.22
Q3
2.95
Median
2.08
Q1
1.43
LHX
1.20
Min
0.36
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their current ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

L3Harris (LHX) at 0.52 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Boeing (BA) at 7.39 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

7.39

BA
7.39
Max
2.33
Q3
1.12
Median
0.60
Q1
0.29
Min
0.00

LHX

Capital Goods industry group

0.52

Max
2.33
Q3
1.12
Median
0.60
LHX
0.52
Q1
0.29
Min
0.00
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX)
MetricBALHX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.131.20
Debt / Equity (MRQ)7.390.52
Net Debt / EBITDA13.811.88

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Boeing (BA) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile L3Harris (LHX) reports a yield of 1.92%, ranking against industry peers normally.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

0.00%

Max
2.66%
Q3
1.14%
Median
0.24%
BA
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

LHX

Capital Goods industry group

1.92%

Max
2.66%
LHX
1.92%
Q3
1.14%
Median
0.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Boeing (BA) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile L3Harris (LHX) reports a payout of 46.09%, ranking against industry peers normally.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

0.00%

Max
67.39%
Q3
28.02%
Median
6.86%
BA
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

LHX

Capital Goods industry group

46.09%

Max
67.39%
LHX
46.09%
Q3
28.02%
Median
6.86%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX)
MetricBALHX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%1.92%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%46.09%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Boeing (BA) at 17.89 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while L3Harris (LHX) at 24.20 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for BA, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

17.89

Max
59.38
Q3
35.92
Median
25.41
Q1
19.47
BA
17.89
Min
3.03

LHX

Capital Goods industry group

24.20

Max
59.38
Q3
35.92
Median
25.41
LHX
24.20
Q1
19.47
Min
3.03
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Boeing (BA) at 1.45 and L3Harris (LHX) at 2.07 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

1.45

Max
7.54
Q3
3.76
Median
2.15
BA
1.45
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03

LHX

Capital Goods industry group

2.07

Max
7.54
Q3
3.76
Median
2.15
LHX
2.07
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

L3Harris (LHX) at 2.39 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Boeing (BA) at 20.99 prices above its benchmark range — BA looks rich relative to book.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

20.99

BA
20.99
Max
9.66
Q3
5.00
Median
3.12
Q1
1.81
Min
-1.08

LHX

Capital Goods industry group

2.39

Max
9.66
Q3
5.00
Median
3.12
LHX
2.39
Q1
1.81
Min
-1.08
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Boeing (BA) vs. L3Harris (LHX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Boeing (BA) and L3Harris (LHX)
MetricBALHX
P/E Ratio (TTM)17.8924.20
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.452.07
P/B Ratio (MRQ)20.992.39
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.44%7.09%