Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vsRentokil Initial PLC (RTO)
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$587.67
+0.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $136.01B
RTO
Rentokil Initial PLC
$24.21
-1.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation generates 1015% more annual revenue ($77.01B vs $6.91B). LMT leads profitability with a 8.2% profit margin vs 6.8%. RTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. LMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LMT
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
RTO
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-64.7%
Fair Value
$350.71
Current Price
$587.67
$236.96 premium
Margin of Safety
-27.1%
Fair Value
$25.56
Current Price
$24.21
$1.35 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 72 in profit
Earnings expanding 443.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 95.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
6.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LMT
The strongest argument for LMT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RTO
The strongest argument for RTO centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LMT
The primary concerns for LMT are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RTO
The primary concerns for RTO are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 51.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RTO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
LMT is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
LMT generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LMT scores higher overall (69/100 vs 58/100) and 10.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology company with worldwide interests. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C., area.
Visit Website →Rentokil Initial PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Rentokil Initial plc offers route-based services in North America, the UK, the rest of Europe, Asia, the Pacific and internationally. The company is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.
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