GE vs MMM
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs 3M Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | MMM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.64 | $173.46 |
| Market cap | $296.37B | $89.46B |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 | 25.9 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 72.97% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 14.01% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 1.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 1.80% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 1.06 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs MMM in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 3.3× the market cap of MMM.
- MMM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.9 vs 32.6).
- MMM earns a higher return on equity (73% vs 50%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 1%).
- MMM has the higher dividend yield (1.80% 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.
MMM return calculator
See what $1,000 in 3M Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.