GE vs LMT
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Lockheed Martin Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | LMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $331.81 | $596.04 |
| Market cap | $342.88B | $137.69B |
| P/E ratio | 37.9 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 80.19% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 8.23% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.57% | 2.42% |
| Beta | 1.41 | 0.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs LMT in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 2.5× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.2 vs 37.9).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (80% vs 50%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 11%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.42% 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.
LMT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lockheed Martin Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.