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Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX)

This page compares Boeing (BA) with RTX (RTX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

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

SymbolBARTX
Company NameThe Boeing CompanyRTX Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupCapital GoodsCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense
GICS Sub-IndustryAerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense
Market Capitalization173.12 billion USD236.99 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962April 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

BA
RTX
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Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolBARTX
5-Day Price Return-0.40%2.80%
13-Week Price Return-6.03%-14.33%
26-Week Price Return12.86%1.16%
52-Week Price Return8.07%30.40%
Month-to-Date Return-4.11%-0.05%
Year-to-Date Return1.15%-4.05%
10-Day Avg. Volume8.16M6.01M
3-Month Avg. Volume7.13M5.93M
3-Month Volatility36.75%26.59%
Beta1.210.31

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Boeing (BA) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 143.62%, above its industry benchmark range, while RTX (RTX) at 11.23% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

143.62%

Max
46.22%
Q3
20.97%
Median
12.12%
Q1
4.01%
Min
-19.93%

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

11.23%

Max
46.22%
Q3
20.97%
Median
12.12%
Q1
4.01%
Min
-19.93%
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Boeing (BA) at 2.46% and RTX (RTX) at 8.03% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

2.46%

Max
25.28%
Q3
12.38%
Median
6.85%
Q1
1.74%
Min
-13.93%

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

8.03%

Max
25.28%
Q3
12.38%
Median
6.85%
Q1
1.74%
Min
-13.93%
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

RTX (RTX) at 10.87% posts Operating Profit Margin (TTM) around its industry mid-range, while Boeing (BA) at 4.63% drops into the bottom quartile.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

4.63%

Max
31.46%
Q3
16.66%
Median
9.92%
Q1
4.69%
Min
-13.15%

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

10.87%

Max
31.46%
Q3
16.66%
Median
9.92%
Q1
4.69%
Min
-13.15%
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolBARTX
Return on Equity (TTM)143.62%11.23%
Return on Assets (TTM)1.42%4.29%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)2.46%8.03%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)4.63%10.87%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)4.79%20.21%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Boeing (BA) at 1.18 and RTX (RTX) at 1.02 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

1.18

Max
5.24
Q3
2.93
Median
1.88
Q1
1.38
Min
0.45

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

1.02

Max
5.24
Q3
2.93
Median
1.88
Q1
1.38
Min
0.45
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

RTX (RTX) at 0.56 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Boeing (BA) at 7.89 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

7.89

Max
2.24
Q3
1.07
Median
0.59
Q1
0.27
Min
0.00

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

0.56

Max
2.24
Q3
1.07
Median
0.59
Q1
0.27
Min
0.00
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Both Boeing (BA) at 1.96 and RTX (RTX) at 6.03 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

1.96

Max
33.75
Q3
15.37
Median
6.22
Q1
1.46
Min
-17.81

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

6.03

Max
33.75
Q3
15.37
Median
6.22
Q1
1.46
Min
-17.81
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolBARTX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.181.02
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.350.78
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)7.890.56
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)1.966.03

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolBARTX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)13.96%8.72%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)32.75%10.56%
3-Year Revenue CAGR10.33%9.72%
5-Year Revenue CAGR8.81%9.38%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolBARTX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)--32.88%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)--56.47%
3-Year EPS CAGR--12.37%
5-Year EPS CAGR----

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

RTX (RTX) at 1.54% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Boeing (BA) at 0.20%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

0.20%

Max
2.80%
Q3
1.19%
Median
0.38%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

1.54%

Max
2.80%
Q3
1.19%
Median
0.38%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Boeing (BA) at 1.06% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. RTX (RTX) at 50.29% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

1.06%

Max
67.06%
Q3
29.46%
Median
11.18%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

50.29%

Max
67.06%
Q3
29.46%
Median
11.18%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolBARTX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.20%1.54%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)1.06%50.29%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

RTX (RTX) at 32.66 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Boeing (BA) at 75.12 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — BA carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

75.12

Max
76.08
Q3
44.68
Median
30.28
Q1
21.23
Min
1.06

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

32.66

Max
76.08
Q3
44.68
Median
30.28
Q1
21.23
Min
1.06
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Boeing (BA) at 1.85 and RTX (RTX) at 2.62 post Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing revenue multiple.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

1.85

Max
9.58
Q3
4.85
Median
2.77
Q1
1.52
Min
0.13

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

2.62

Max
9.58
Q3
4.85
Median
2.77
Q1
1.52
Min
0.13
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

RTX (RTX) at 3.92 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Boeing (BA) at 26.19 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for BA relative to peers.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

26.19

Max
13.81
Q3
7.00
Median
3.82
Q1
2.19
Min
0.15

RTX

Capital Goods industry group

3.92

Max
13.81
Q3
7.00
Median
3.82
Q1
2.19
Min
0.15
Boeing (BA) vs. RTX (RTX): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolBARTX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)75.1232.66
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.852.62
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)26.193.92
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)282.0629.03