GE vs GD
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs General Dynamics Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369.00 | $346.71 |
| Market cap | $385.54B | $93.76B |
| P/E ratio | 45.9 | 21.8 |
| ROE | 45.43% | 17.97% |
| Profit margin | 17.86% | 8.07% |
| Revenue growth | 24.70% | 10.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.51% | 1.83% |
| Beta | 1.38 | 0.34 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs GD in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 4.1× the market cap of GD.
- GD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.8 vs 45.9).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (45% vs 18%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (25% vs 10%).
- GD has the higher dividend yield (1.83% vs 0.51%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
GE return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Aerospace 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.