RTX Corporation (RTX)vsSmith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI)
RTX
RTX Corporation
$197.68
-0.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $266.42B
SWBI
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
$13.15
-1.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $577.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 16858% more annual revenue ($93.50B vs $551.36M). RTX leads profitability with a 8.3% profit margin vs 4.4%. SWBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. SWBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SWBI
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RTX.
Margin of Safety
+3.6%
Fair Value
$12.23
Current Price
$13.15
$0.92 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 32.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 86.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SWBI
The strongest argument for SWBI centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 32.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SWBI
The primary concerns for SWBI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RTX profiles as a value stock while SWBI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SWBI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
SWBI is growing revenue faster at 32.3% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SWBI scores higher overall (66/100 vs 59/100) and 32.3% 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.
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.
Visit Website →Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells firearms worldwide. The company is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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