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 | $349.54 | $351.24 |
| Market cap | $362.67B | $78.89B |
| P/E ratio | 40.3 | 29.9 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 16.98% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 21.02% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 11.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.55% | 1.53% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 1.27 |
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 4.6× the market cap of NSC.
- NSC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.9 vs 40.3).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (48% vs 17%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 11%).
- NSC has the higher dividend yield (1.53% vs 0.55%).
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.