GE vs LMT
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Lockheed Martin Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | LMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.64 | $604.18 |
| Market cap | $296.37B | $139.57B |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 | 21.5 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 80.19% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 8.23% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 2.38% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 0.10 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs LMT in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 2.1× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.5 vs 32.6).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (80% vs 50%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 11%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.38% 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.
LMT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lockheed Martin Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.