Cadre Holdings Inc (CDRE)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
CDRE
Cadre Holdings Inc
$30.01
-0.76%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.30B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$180.99
-3.62%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $247.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 14118% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $635.63M). RTX leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 5.8%. RTX trades at a lower P/E of 34.5x. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CDRE
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
19.5% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CDRE
The strongest argument for CDRE centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CDRE
The primary concerns for CDRE are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDRE profiles as a growth stock while RTX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CDRE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
CDRE is growing revenue faster at 19.5% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 41/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cadre Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Cadre Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes safety and survival equipment that provides protection to users in dangerous or life-threatening situations. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
RTX Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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