GE vs UNP
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Union Pacific Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.64 | $292.87 |
| Market cap | $296.37B | $173.99B |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 | 22.8 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 38.75% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 28.90% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 15.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 1.94% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 0.95 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs UNP in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 1.7× the market cap of UNP.
- UNP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.8 vs 32.6).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (50% vs 39%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 15%).
- UNP has the higher dividend yield (1.94% 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.
UNP return calculator
See what $1,000 in Union Pacific Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.