RTX Corporation (RTX) Fair Value 2026

RTX · Aerospace & Defense ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

8.5 /10

32 fundamental signals · 11 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (12/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, RTX Corporation (RTX) trades at $212.08, versus a $129.85 median fair value across its 11 active models — 38.8% below the current price. QOC: 8.5/10. Value Trap Risk: 12/100 (SAFE). 11/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $178.47.

Key Facts

Ticker
RTX
Price
$212.08
Quality Score
8.5/10
Value Trap Risk
12/100
Models Active
11/13
Last Updated
Strength: First Chicago suggests +22.3% upside with 63% confidence
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is RTX Corporation (RTX) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 11-model valuation engine, RTX Corporation (RTX) appears overvalued as of : the median of 11 independent fair value estimates is $129.85, 38.8% below the current price of $212.08. Estimates range from $37.29 to $319.75. RTX scores 8.5/10 on fundamental quality and 12/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. RTX’s -38.8% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Aerospace & Defense sector median is -23.9%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy RTX Corporation Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give RTX?

11 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($212.08)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $178.47 -15.8%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $37.29 -82.4%
Ensemble · Medium Conviction
 $129.85 -38.8%
Scenario · High Conviction
 $259.38 +22.3%
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What Is RTX's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 11 independent models · $37.29 to $319.75

CirclFi's 11 active models place RTX Corporation (RTX) between $37.29 and $319.75 per share, a spread of 218% of the median. The median of that range — $129.85 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for RTX, against a current price of $212.08.

Low · EPVHigh · Regime Cross
$37.29median $129.85$319.75
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelEarnings Power Value (EPV)$37.29
Most bullish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$319.75
Model agreement2 bullish · 9 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for RTX. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on RTX, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is RTX Corporation (RTX) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, RTX Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at $129.85. Trading at its current price of $212.08, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 9 of 11 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -38.8%. Model dispersion is worth noting: Regime Cross targets $319.75 (+50.8%), versus EPV at $37.29 (-82.4%). This +133.2% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About RTX?

11 of 13 models are currently active for RTX. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 9 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for RTX is $129.85 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $178.47 on its own, implying -15.8% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does RTX Rank in Aerospace & Defense?

Among 92 Aerospace & Defense stocks, RTX ranks #13 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.5 places RTX in the top tier.

See all Most Undervalued Aerospace & Defense Stocks →

RTX Corporation's positioning within the Aerospace & Defense segment means that commercial deliveries plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including commercial aviation recovery — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is RTX a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns RTX a score of 12/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

11 of 13 models are active for RTX Corporation. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, RTX Corporation scores 8.5 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +133.2% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every RTX valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across RTX's 11 active models, average confidence is 56%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy RTX Corporation Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Aerospace & Defense Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Aerospace & Defense stocks with 13-model coverage

CODACoda Octopus Group, Inc.QOC 8.6AXONAxon Enterprise, Inc.QOC 8.5NOCNorthrop Grumman CorporationQOC 8.6BWXTBWX Technologies, Inc.QOC 8.4GEGE AerospaceQOC 8.6GDGeneral Dynamics CorporationQOC 8.4VSECVSE CorporationQOC 7.3ACHRArcher Aviation Inc.QOC 5.6AVEXAEVEX Corp.QOC 3.8BUKSButler National CorporationQOC 9.4HWMHowmet Aerospace Inc.QOC 9.3

Read investment analysis: CODA · AXON · NOC · BWXT · GE · GD · VSEC · ACHR · AVEX · BUKS · HWM

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to RTX?

7 companies across all industries closest to RTX’s Quality of Company score of 8.5/10.

RAVERave Restaurant Group, Inc.QOC 8.5BDCBelden Inc.QOC 8.5SMPLThe Simply Good Foods CompanyQOC 8.5DLBDolby Laboratories, Inc.QOC 8.5CARTMaplebear Inc.QOC 8.5CASHPathward Financial, Inc.QOC 8.5NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: RAVE · BDC · SMPL · DLB · CART · CASH · NVDA

Where Does RTX Sit in CirclFi's Aerospace & Defense Rankings?

RTX is ranked against every other Aerospace & Defense stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About RTX Corporation’s Valuation?

What is RTX Corporation's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts RTX Corporation (RTX)'s intrinsic value at $129.85 — the median of 11 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $37.29 to $319.75. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $178.47 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 8.5/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is RTX overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $212.08, 2 of 11 active models suggest RTX may be undervalued, while 9 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 11 fair value estimates is $129.85, 38.8% below the current price of $212.08 — a consensus view that RTX is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits RTX Corporation's business model in Aerospace & Defense.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.5 mean for RTX?

RTX Corporation's QOC of 8.5/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on RTX?

CirclFi analyzes RTX with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 11 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on RTX?

Of the 11 models currently active on RTX, Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bullish at $319.75 per share, and Earnings Power Value (EPV) is the most bearish at $37.29. CirclFi's published fair value for RTX is the median of that range, $129.85, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 218% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is RTX a value trap in 2026?

RTX Corporation's Value Trap score is 12/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 11-model valuation engine, RTX Corporation (RTX) has a median fair value of $129.85 — 38.8% below the current price of $212.08 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/RTX/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this RTX valuation
  • Financial statements: RTX Corporation 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000101829) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for RTX as of ; valuations recomputed .

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