BA vs DOV
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Dover Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | DOV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $225.96 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $30.43B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 28.2 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 15.00% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 13.30% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 10.10% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.92% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 1.17 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs DOV in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 5.6× the market cap of DOV.
- DOV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.2 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 15%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 10%).
- DOV pays a dividend (0.92%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company would be worth today.
DOV return calculator
See what $1,000 in Dover Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.