GE vs NSC
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Norfolk Southern Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | NSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $318.24 | $313.05 |
| Market cap | $330.19B | $70.31B |
| P/E ratio | 38.6 | 26.7 |
| ROE | 48.23% | 16.98% |
| Profit margin | 17.72% | 21.02% |
| Revenue growth | 21.10% | 11.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.59% | 1.72% |
| Beta | 1.35 | 1.27 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs NSC in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 4.7× the market cap of NSC.
- NSC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.7 vs 38.6).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (48% vs 17%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (21% vs 11%).
- NSC has the higher dividend yield (1.72% 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.
NSC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Norfolk Southern Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.