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 | $365.33 | $606.72 |
| Market cap | $379.05B | $140.03B |
| P/E ratio | 43.1 | 22.0 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 89.17% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 8.16% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 10.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.51% | 2.27% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 0.11 |
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 2.7× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.0 vs 43.1).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (89% vs 48%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 10%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.27% 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.
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.