GE vs ITW
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Illinois Tool Works Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | ITW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $318.24 | $273.83 |
| Market cap | $330.19B | $77.99B |
| P/E ratio | 38.6 | 24.9 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 104.62% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 19.39% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 6.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.59% | 2.51% |
| Beta | 1.35 | 1.00 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs ITW in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 4.2× the market cap of ITW.
- ITW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.9 vs 38.6).
- ITW earns a higher return on equity (105% vs 48%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 6%).
- ITW has the higher dividend yield (2.51% vs 0.59%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
GE return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Aerospace would be worth today.
ITW return calculator
See what $1,000 in Illinois Tool Works Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.