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 | $369.00 | $1,353.61 |
| Market cap | $385.54B | $63.91B |
| P/E ratio | 45.9 | 36.4 |
| ROE | 45.43% | 46.13% |
| Profit margin | 17.86% | 9.70% |
| Revenue growth | 24.70% | 10.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.51% | 0.68% |
| Beta | 1.38 | 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 6.0× the market cap of GWW.
- GWW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 36.4 vs 45.9).
- GWW earns a higher return on equity (46% vs 45%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (25% vs 10%).
- GWW has the higher dividend yield (0.68% 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.