BA vs LMT
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Lockheed Martin Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | LMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $507.40 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $116.99B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 24.6 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 67.64% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 6.38% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 0.30% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.72% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 0.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs LMT in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.6 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 68%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 0%).
- LMT pays a dividend (2.72%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company would be worth today.
LMT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lockheed Martin Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.