VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON
Stock Comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation vs Northrop Grumman Corporation
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
LMT · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted across the company's segments.
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NOC · New York Stock Exchange
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View NOC analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Lockheed Martin Corporation leads (84 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for Northrop Grumman Corporation).
- Segment focus: Lockheed Martin Corporation has 4 segments (39.6% in Aeronautics); Northrop Grumman Corporation has 4 segments (32% in Aeronautics Systems).
- Moat breadth: Lockheed Martin Corporation has 3 moat types across 2 domains; Northrop Grumman Corporation has 3 across 2.
Primary market context
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Aeronautics
Military fixed-wing aircraft (fighters and air mobility) plus sustainment and upgrades
Global (primarily U.S. and allied governments)
Defense ministries and armed services (direct and via foreign military sales)
Prime contractor / OEM / systems integrator
39.6%
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Aeronautics Systems
Military aircraft systems (manned & unmanned) plus sustainment/modernization
Global (primarily United States and allies)
U.S. government and allied governments
Prime contractor and major subsystem supplier
32%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Lockheed Martin Corporation strengths
Northrop Grumman Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Lockheed Martin Corporation segments
Full profile >Aeronautics
Oligopoly
Missiles and Fire Control
Oligopoly
Rotary and Mission Systems
Oligopoly
Space
Oligopoly
Northrop Grumman Corporation segments
Full profile >Aeronautics Systems
Oligopoly
Defense Systems
Oligopoly
Mission Systems
Oligopoly
Space Systems
Oligopoly
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