GE vs GD
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs General Dynamics Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.54 | $376.58 |
| Market cap | $362.67B | $101.89B |
| P/E ratio | 40.3 | 23.0 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 17.80% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 8.18% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 8.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.55% | 1.66% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 0.33 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs GD in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 3.6× the market cap of GD.
- GD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.0 vs 40.3).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (48% vs 18%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 8%).
- GD has the higher dividend yield (1.66% vs 0.55%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
GE return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Aerospace would be worth today.
GD return calculator
See what $1,000 in General Dynamics Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.