GE vs NOC
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Northrop Grumman Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $327.09 | $510.52 |
| Market cap | $339.38B | $72.53B |
| P/E ratio | 38.6 | 16.2 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 26.96% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 10.48% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 5.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.57% | 1.94% |
| Beta | 1.35 | -0.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs NOC in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 4.7× the market cap of NOC.
- NOC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.2 vs 38.6).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (48% vs 27%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 5%).
- NOC has the higher dividend yield (1.94% 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.
NOC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Northrop Grumman Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.