RTX Corp PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
37.49
Stock Price
$216.65
EPS (TTM)
$5.68
Forward PE
28.29
How It's Calculated
37.49 = $216.65 ÷ $5.68
What This Means
RTX Corp's PE ratio of 37.5 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About RTX Corp
RTX Corp (RTX) operates in the Aerospace & Defense sector, specifically in Aerospace & Defense. With a market capitalization of about $290.06B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $216.65, within a 52-week range of $150.61 to $221.34 (-2.1% from the high, +43.8% from the low). Beta of 0.30 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 8.3%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For RTX Corp, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Aerospace & Defense names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Aerospace & Defense names on our S&P 100 coverage, RTX Corp's PE ratio of 37.49 can be compared with peers such as GE (41.65), BA (70.16), LMT (21.39). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Aerospace & Defense stocks.
Key Takeaways
- RTX is grouped in the Aerospace & Defense sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.30 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 8.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does RTX's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for RTX Corp. A trailing PE of 37.49 means the market is pricing the stock at 37.49 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Aerospace & Defense peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 37.49 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Aerospace & Defense names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as LMT (21.39), GD (23.12), GE (41.65) offer context. RTX's PE of 37.49 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes RTX metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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