GE vs FAST
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Fastenal Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $327.09 | $50.43 |
| Market cap | $339.38B | $57.87B |
| P/E ratio | 38.6 | 43.1 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 34.33% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 15.45% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 14.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.57% | 1.90% |
| Beta | 1.35 | 0.71 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs FAST in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 5.9× the market cap of FAST.
- GE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 38.6 vs 43.1).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (48% vs 34%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 15%).
- FAST has the higher dividend yield (1.90% vs 0.57%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
GE return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Aerospace would be worth today.
FAST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Fastenal Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.