GE vs GD
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs General Dynamics Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.64 | $349.36 |
| Market cap | $296.37B | $94.52B |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 | 21.3 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 17.80% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 8.18% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 8.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 1.82% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 0.33 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs GD in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 3.1× the market cap of GD.
- GD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.3 vs 32.6).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (50% vs 18%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 8%).
- GD has the higher dividend yield (1.82% 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.
GD return calculator
See what $1,000 in General Dynamics Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.