GE vs FAST
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Fastenal Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369.00 | $47.10 |
| Market cap | $385.54B | $54.07B |
| P/E ratio | 45.9 | 41.7 |
| ROE | 45.43% | 33.84% |
| Profit margin | 17.86% | 15.39% |
| Revenue growth | 24.70% | 12.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.51% | 1.95% |
| Beta | 1.38 | 0.73 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs FAST in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 7.1× the market cap of FAST.
- FAST is cheaper on earnings (P/E 41.7 vs 45.9).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (45% vs 34%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (25% vs 12%).
- FAST has the higher dividend yield (1.95% vs 0.51%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
GE return calculator
See what $1,000 in GE Aerospace would be worth today.
FAST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Fastenal Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.