GE vs GWW
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs W.W. Grainger, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | GWW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.64 | $1,349.90 |
| Market cap | $296.37B | $63.58B |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 | 34.4 |
| ROE | 50.17% | 46.09% |
| Profit margin | 17.31% | 9.92% |
| Revenue growth | 15.90% | 10.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 0.74% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 1.01 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs GWW in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 4.7× the market cap of GWW.
- GE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 32.6 vs 34.4).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (50% vs 46%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (16% vs 10%).
- GWW has the higher dividend yield (0.74% 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.
GWW return calculator
See what $1,000 in W.W. Grainger, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.