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GE

S&P 500
Favorable · 64/100

GE Aerospace

Industrials
Aerospace & Defense

$355.12

0.7%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 51.6% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$373.14B

P/E

42.84x

Forward P/E (est.)

33.93x

ROE

46.2%

Revenue Growth

21.8%

EPS Growth

26.3%

Profit Margin

17.9%

FCF Yield

3.0%

Debt / Equity

1.1x

ROIC

47.0%

Interest Coverage

1.83x

Current Ratio

1.01x

Dividend Yield

0.5%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

6.9%

Rating Score

64/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what GE's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. GE trades near $355.12, above its 50-day average ($307.73) and 200-day average ($305.43). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 69 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. GE's is $11.04 (~3.1% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month GE found buyers near $294.75 (support) and sellers near $364.70 (resistance); its 52-week range is $232.24–$364.70. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.6× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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GE Aerospace (GE) is a mega-cap company in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $373.14B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $45.85B in revenue and $8.70B in net profit.

Our model rates GE Favorable (64/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

-5.1%

Revenue moved from $56.47B in 2021 to $45.85B in 2025, a -5.1% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 21.8% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

34.3%

Operating Margin

16.7%

Net Margin

19.0%

ROE

46.2%

GE Aerospace keeps about 17.9% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 34.3% gross margin and 16.7% operating margin. Return on equity is 46.2% and return on invested capital about 47.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$20.47B

Net Debt

-$22.83B

Net cash position

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

1.1x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.1x, and operating profit covers interest about 1.8x, with a current ratio of 1.0x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $20.47B of total debt against $43.30B of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$8.54B

Free Cash Flow

$7.26B

FCF Margin

15.8%

In the latest year GE Aerospace produced about $8.54B of operating cash flow and $7.26B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 3.0% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

42.84x

P/S

7.93x

P/B

17.69x

EV / EBITDA

11.06x

GE trades at 42.8x trailing earnings (about 33.9x on estimated forward earnings), 7.9x sales, and 17.7x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 6.9% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
42.8xExpensive
Forward P/E
33.9xExpensive
P/S ratio
7.9xExpensive
Revenue growth
21.8%Strong
EPS growth
26.3%Strong
Gross margin
34.3%Weak
Net margin
17.9%Strong
ROE
46.2%Strong

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How GE stacks up against its Industrials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Industrials sector (80 S&P 500 companies), GE ranks #9 of 80 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (42.8x P/E vs. 30x median) with a higher return on equity (46.2% vs. 24.7%) and faster revenue growth (21.8% vs. 5.0%).

P/E vs sector

42.8x

median 30x

ROE vs sector

46.2%

median 24.7%

Growth vs sector

21.8%

median 5.0%

Sector rank

#9

of 80 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
GEThis stock42.8x21.8%Favorable· 64
RTX33.9x10.6%Neutral· 53
BA77.1x32.8%Weak· 38
LMT24.6x4.6%Neutral· 45
HWM62.1x14.2%Favorable· 59
GD21.8x-16.9%Neutral· 48
TDG35.7x13.3%Neutral· 54
NOC16.2x5.0%Favorable· 65
Industrials median30x5.0%52/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianRTXBALMTHWMGDTDGNOCGEP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Industrials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 80 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$586.80$970.47

vs. $355.12 today · expected CAGR 11%22%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$55.94B$68.25B$83.27B$101.58B$123.93B
Net income$10.63B$12.97B$15.82B$19.30B$23.55B
EPS$10.19$12.43$15.16$18.50$22.57
Share price (low)$264.88$323.15$394.25$480.98$586.80
Share price (high)$438.07$534.45$652.02$795.47$970.47
CAGR (low–high)-25% / 23%-5% / 23%4% / 22%8% / 22%11% / 22%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for GE:

  • Revenue is growing 21.8% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (17.9%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Strong return on equity (46.2%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • Our model's overall read is Favorable (64/100).
Bear Case

The case against GE:

  • Interest coverage is thin (1.8x), so debt costs bite.
  • A rich 42.8x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
Key Risks
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Valuation risk — at 42.8x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.1x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: GE Aerospace is a mega-cap industrials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 42.8x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (64/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.