GE vs GWW
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs W.W. Grainger, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $365.33 | $1,304.88 |
| Market cap | $379.05B | $61.46B |
| P/E ratio | 43.1 | 33.2 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 46.09% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 9.92% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 10.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.51% | 0.77% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 1.05 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs GWW in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 6.2× the market cap of GWW.
- GWW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 33.2 vs 43.1).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (48% vs 46%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 10%).
- GWW has the higher dividend yield (0.77% 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.
GWW return calculator
See what $1,000 in W.W. Grainger, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.