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 | $331.81 | $1,489.30 |
| Market cap | $342.88B | $69.72B |
| P/E ratio | 37.9 | 32.7 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 52.33% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 11.17% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.57% | 0.67% |
| Beta | 1.41 | 0.95 |
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 4.9× the market cap of GWW.
- GWW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.7 vs 37.9).
- GWW earns a higher return on equity (52% vs 50%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 11%).
- GWW has the higher dividend yield (0.67% 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.
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.