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 | $285.64 | $51.91 |
| Market cap | $296.37B | $59.57B |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 | 42.2 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 35.26% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 15.62% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 15.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 2.00% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 0.69 |
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 5.0× the market cap of FAST.
- GE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.6 vs 42.2).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (50% vs 35%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 16%).
- FAST has the higher dividend yield (2.00% vs 0.66%).
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.