GE vs ITW
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Illinois Tool Works Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | ITW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.64 | $275.75 |
| Market cap | $296.37B | $78.53B |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 | 25.0 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 104.62% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 19.39% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 6.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 2.50% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 0.97 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs ITW in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 3.8× the market cap of ITW.
- ITW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.0 vs 32.6).
- ITW earns a higher return on equity (105% vs 50%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 6%).
- ITW has the higher dividend yield (2.50% vs 0.66%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
GE return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Aerospace would be worth today.
ITW return calculator
See what $1,000 in Illinois Tool Works Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.