GE vs LUV
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Southwest Airlines Co., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | LUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $318.24 | $42.28 |
| Market cap | $330.19B | $20.68B |
| P/E ratio | 38.6 | 26.4 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 11.10% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 2.78% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 16.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.59% | 1.70% |
| Beta | 1.35 | 1.12 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs LUV in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 16.0× the market cap of LUV.
- LUV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.4 vs 38.6).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (48% vs 11%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 16%).
- LUV has the higher dividend yield (1.70% 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.
LUV return calculator
See what $1,000 in Southwest Airlines Co. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.