Abstract
The objective and scope of various sections of this Competitive Intelligence
Report has been discussed below.
Company Summary
Business Description
Rockwell Collins is an industry leader in aviation and space communications,
providing radios, flight controls, and satellite transmission equipment to
both commercial and government customers. In addition to the production of
communications equipment, COL provides repair, overhaul, and training services
and the sale of aftermarket parts.
Major Competitors
Rockwell Collins operates in a highly competitive environment. Principal
competitive factors include total cost of ownership, product and system
performance, quality, service, warranty and indemnification terms, technology,
design engineering capabilities, new product innovation and timely delivery.
The Company competes worldwide with a number of United States and
international companies, including approximately ten principal competitors in
each of its Government Systems and Commercial Systems businesses.
For the purpose of this report, we have compared Rockwell Collins with two of
its closest competitors, BAE systems and Raytheon.
Key Business Strategies
Rockwell Collins,BAE Systems,Raytheon
Comparative SWOT Analysis
Rockwell Collins
- Strengths: Market Leader Strategic Acquisitions
- Weaknesses: Dependence on US Government
- Opportunities: In-flight Information Systems - A Growth Opportunity
- Threats: Loss of Regional Jet Avionics Share Risks Related to
Fixed-price Contracts
BAE Systems
- Strengths: Dominant Position BAE' s Position in the US
- Weaknesses: Dependent on a Small Number of Large Contracts
- Opportunities: Naval Consolidation in the UK
- Threats: Legal Investigations
Raytheon
- Strengths: Market Leadership Air-to-Air Missile Market Dominance
- Weaknesses: Slowdown in Key Business Lines Over Dependence on US
Government
- Opportunities: Strong Cashflow Leads to Acquisition Opportunities
Opportunities in Non-U.S. Security Market
- Threats: Changes in the DOD Budget Missile Defense
Comparative Financial Analysis
Sales & Earnings Analysis
Rockwell Collins has indicated its revenues could reach $4.75 billion for
2008, despite an approximate $50 million drop-off in
In-flight-entertainment-related business. Analysts estimates 10% growth, with
Commercial up 12%, driven by OE volumes (787 and business jet). Organic growth
in the Government Systems group looks to be in the 6% range, with a point from
recent acquisitions.
Table of Contents
1. Company Summary
- 1.1 Company At-a-Glance
- 1.2 Business Description
- 1.3 Products/Services
2. Major Competitors
- 2.1 BAE systems
- 2.1.1 Company Overview
- 2.1.2 Business Description
- 2.1.3 Product/Services
- 2.1.4 Geographic Segmentation
- 2.2 Raytheon Company
- 2.2.1 Company Overview
- 2.2.2 Business Description
- 2.2.3 Products/Services
- 2.2.4 Geographic Segmentation
3. Key Business Strategies
- 3.1 Rockwell Collins
- 3.2 BAE Systems
- 3.3 Raytheon
4. Comparative SWOT Analysis
- 4.1 Rockwell Collins
- 4.2 BAE Systems
- 4.3 Raytheon
5. Comparative Financial Analysis
- 5.1 Sales & Earnings Analysis
- 5.2 Segment Performance
- 5.2.1 Rockwell Collins
- 5.2.2 BAE Systems
- 5.2.3 Raytheon
- 5.3 Ratio Analysis
- 5.4 Market Capitalization
- 5.5 Stock Market Performance
- 5.6 EPS Analysis
6. Conclusion - Competitor Matrix
