Head to Head

GRMN vs NOC: which is the better buy in 2026?

Garmin Ltd.

NYSE:GRMN

92/100 Compass
True NorthHold$45.8B

A beautifully run multi-segment hardware company priced for continued perfection with limited room for positive surprise.

Full GRMN analysis

Northrop Grumman

NYSE:NOC

92/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$73.9B

B-21 ramps, Sentinel resets, and Golden Dome opens a second growth engine — yet the stock trades 29% below its 52-week high.

Full NOC analysis

Factor by factor

FactorGRMNNOC
Revenue Growth5235
Profitability6885
Valuation6874
Momentum5923
Theme Purity8466
Moat7599
Catalysts9049
Market Position6899

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Frequently asked questions

Is GRMN or NOC the better buy in 2026?

GRMN and NOC are neck and neck at 92/100 on the Compass right now. The better fit depends on which factors matter most to you.

How does Alexandria compare GRMN and NOC?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.