GE vs NSC
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Norfolk Southern Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | NSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.64 | $329.99 |
| Market cap | $296.37B | $74.12B |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 | 28.3 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 16.84% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 20.71% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 13.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 1.64% |
| Beta | 1.37 | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs NSC in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 4.0× the market cap of NSC.
- NSC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.3 vs 32.6).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (50% vs 17%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 14%).
- NSC has the higher dividend yield (1.64% 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.
NSC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Norfolk Southern Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.