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.
| Symbol | BA | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | The Boeing Company | RTX Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Capital Goods | Capital Goods |
| GICS Industry | Aerospace & Defense | Aerospace & Defense |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Aerospace & Defense | Aerospace & Defense |
| Market Capitalization | 173.12 billion USD | 236.99 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | January 2, 1962 | April 2, 1962 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | BA | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -0.40% | 2.80% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -6.03% | -14.33% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 12.86% | 1.16% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 8.07% | 30.40% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -4.11% | -0.05% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 1.15% | -4.05% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 8.16M | 6.01M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 7.13M | 5.93M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 36.75% | 26.59% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 0.31 |
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%
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%
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%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | BA | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | BA | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.18 | 1.02 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.35 | 0.78 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 7.89 | 0.56 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 1.96 | 6.03 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | BA | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 13.96% | 8.72% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 32.75% | 10.56% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 10.33% | 9.72% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 8.81% | 9.38% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | BA | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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%
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%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | BA | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | BA | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 75.12 | 32.66 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.85 | 2.62 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 26.19 | 3.92 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 282.06 | 29.03 |