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 | $327.09 | $519.56 |
| Market cap | $339.38B | $119.91B |
| P/E ratio | 38.6 | 19.2 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 89.17% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 8.16% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 10.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.57% | 2.66% |
| Beta | 1.35 | 0.10 |
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 2.8× the market cap of LMT.
- LMT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 38.6).
- LMT earns a higher return on equity (89% vs 48%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 10%).
- LMT has the higher dividend yield (2.66% 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.