Rocket Lab Outperforms Boeing in Aerospace Sector

Boeing and Rocket Lab are two aerospace companies with different business models. Boeing is a dominant player in commercial aviation and defense, while Rocket Lab specializes in small-satellite launches and spacecraft components.

Boeing's revenue reached $89.5 billion in FY 2025, growing by 34.5% from the previous year. However, the company still carries a debt-to-equity ratio of nearly 10.0x and reported a negative free cash flow of approximately $1.9 billion.

Rocket Lab's revenue grew to $601.8 million in FY 2025, a 38% increase from the previous year. The company maintains a very conservative balance sheet with a current ratio of nearly 4.1x and a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 0.1x.

The author recommends Rocket Lab as the better buy due to its accelerating revenue growth and strong financial position.