Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,233.96
+1.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.00B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$218.58
-1.52%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $262.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 1714% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $4.98B). RTX leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 6.0%. RTX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.65. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
GHC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-30.9%
Fair Value
$846.92
Current Price
$1233.96
$387.04 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RTX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
RTX is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CONGLOMERATES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Graham Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified global media and education company. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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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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