BA vs DAL
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Delta Air Lines, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $92.57 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $60.82B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 13.5 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 24.99% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 6.87% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 12.90% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.84% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 1.31 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs DAL in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 2.8× the market cap of DAL.
- DAL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.5 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 25%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 13%).
- DAL pays a dividend (0.84%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company would be worth today.
DAL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Delta Air Lines, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.