ETN vs GD
By Alex · Tickerpine
Eaton Corporation plc vs General Dynamics Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | ETN | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $431.41 | $334.16 |
| Market cap | $167.56B | $90.41B |
| P/E ratio | 44.8 | 20.5 |
| ROE | 19.68% | 17.80% |
| Profit margin | 12.75% | 8.18% |
| Revenue growth | 21.40% | 8.10% |
| Dividend yield | 1.02% | 1.90% |
| Beta | 1.17 | 0.32 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
ETN vs GD in plain English
- ETN is the bigger company — about 1.9× the market cap of GD.
- GD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.5 vs 44.8).
- ETN earns a higher return on equity (20% vs 18%).
- ETN is growing revenue faster (21% vs 8%).
- GD has the higher dividend yield (1.90% vs 1.02%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
ETN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Eaton Corporation plc would be worth today.
GD return calculator
See what $1,000 in General Dynamics Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.