GE vs NOC
By Alex · Tickerpine
GE Aerospace vs Northrop Grumman Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | GE | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369.00 | $500.03 |
| Market cap | $385.54B | $71.02B |
| P/E ratio | 45.9 | 15.7 |
| ROE | 45.43% | 28.51% |
| Profit margin | 17.86% | 10.80% |
| Revenue growth | 24.70% | 4.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.51% | 1.88% |
| Beta | 1.38 | -0.12 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
GE vs NOC in plain English
- GE is the bigger company — about 5.4× the market cap of NOC.
- NOC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.7 vs 45.9).
- GE earns a higher return on equity (45% vs 29%).
- GE is growing revenue faster (25% vs 4%).
- NOC has the higher dividend yield (1.88% 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.
NOC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Northrop Grumman Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.