BA vs ODFL
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | ODFL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $231.20 | $212.55 |
| Market cap | $182.73B | $44.20B |
| P/E ratio | 84.1 | 40.8 |
| ROE | 173.54% | 24.82% |
| Profit margin | 2.59% | 19.44% |
| Revenue growth | 8.00% | 10.40% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.55% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.18 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs ODFL in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 4.1× the market cap of ODFL.
- ODFL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 40.8 vs 84.1).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (174% vs 25%).
- ODFL is growing revenue faster (10% vs 8%).
- ODFL pays a dividend (0.55%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company would be worth today.
ODFL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.