GE vs NOC
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Northrop Grumman Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.64 | $551.44 |
| Market cap | $296.37B | $78.34B |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 | 17.4 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 26.07% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 10.37% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 6.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 1.79% |
| Beta | 1.37 | -0.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs NOC in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 3.8× the market cap of NOC.
- NOC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 32.6).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (50% vs 26%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 7%).
- NOC has the higher dividend yield (1.79% 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.
NOC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Northrop Grumman Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.