Company Overview - Rocket Lab (RKLB) is a $24 billion company that provides launch services, small orbital vehicles, and satellite platforms for commercial, aerospace, and government sectors [6] - The company reported $504 million in revenue, with a revenue growth of 54.4% over the last 12 months and an operating margin of -44.1% [6] Stock Performance - RKLB's stock has experienced significant volatility, declining by 82.8% from a peak of $20.72 on September 9, 2021, to $3.56 on December 27, 2022, while the S&P 500 saw a peak-to-trough drop of 25.4% during the same period [7] - The stock fully regained its pre-crisis peak by November 21, 2024, and reached a high of $54.04 on September 15, 2025, currently trading at $47.24 [7] Financial Metrics - The stock is currently trading at a P/E multiple of -105.2 and a P/EBIT multiple of -110.4, indicating overvaluation [6] - The company's liquidity is strong, with a debt to equity ratio of 0.02 and a cash to assets ratio of 0.44 [6] Market Resilience - Rocket Lab's stock has shown slightly better performance than the S&P 500 during previous economic downturns, both in terms of the extent of decline and recovery speed [4] - The stock has historically provided a median return of 1.7% within a year after significant dips since 2010 [6] Recent Developments - The company announced plans to raise $750 million through equity dilution, which has led to concerns among investors regarding potential negative impacts on earnings per share [2]