GE
NEUTRAL
$303.6
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GE Aerospace · NYSE
Target $350.65
(+15.5%)
$182.1
52W Range
$348.48
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 21, 2026
Market cap
$320.24B
P/E
37.71
ROE
44.7%
Profit margin
19.0%
Debt/Equity
1.14
Dividend yield
0.62%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
GE Aerospace exhibits a stark divergence between its operational growth and its deterministic financial health, highlighted by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3/9. While the company delivers impressive earnings growth (37.4% YoY) and high ROE (44.69%), it trades at a significant premium to both its Graham Number ($56.79) and Intrinsic Value ($237.48). The valuation is stretched with a PEG ratio of 5.24, suggesting that current price levels have priced in aggressive future success. Despite strong analyst 'strong_buy' recommendations, the combination of poor deterministic health and bearish insider activity warrants a cautious approach.
Key Strengths
Exceptional Return on Equity (ROE) of 44.69%
Strong earnings track record with consistent beats and high average surprise (25.12%)
Robust revenue growth (17.6% YoY) and earnings growth (37.4% YoY)
Dominant market position in the Aerospace & Defense sector
Low dividend payout ratio (17.89%) providing ample room for future increases
Key Risks
Weak deterministic health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9
Extreme valuation metrics, specifically a PEG ratio of 5.24 and P/B of 17.05
Tight liquidity position with a Quick Ratio of 0.69
Bearish insider sentiment with $11.7M in net selling and zero buys
Significant price gap above the defensive Graham Number and growth-based Intrinsic Value
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$242.5
-20.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
53
Moderate
25
88
75
30
45
AI Verdict
Overvalued Growth Play
Key drivers: Strong EPS growth, Poor Piotroski health score, Extreme valuation premium, Bearish insider selling
Confidence
90%
Value
25/100
Ref P/E 37.71, PEG 5.24, Graham Number $56.79
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- PEG ratio of 5.24 is highly excessive
- Price/Book of 17.05 indicates extreme premium
- Current price $303.60 is far above Graham Number $56.79
Future
88/100
Ref Growth rates and Analyst Targets
Positives
- Strong YoY Earnings Growth (37.4%)
- Consistent quarterly beats
- Positive analyst target price ($350.65)
Watchpoints
- High expectations may lead to volatility if growth slows
Past
75/100
Ref Historical price and earnings trends
Positives
- Massive 5Y price change (+367.1%)
- Strong recovery and growth trend over last 25 quarters
Watchpoints
- Historical volatility in 2020-2022
Health
30/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 3/9, Quick Ratio 0.69
Positives
- Debt/Equity (1.14) is lower than sector average (3.15)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 indicates weak financial health
- Quick Ratio of 0.69 suggests potential short-term liquidity pressure
Dividend
45/100
Ref Yield 0.62%, Payout 17.89%
Positives
- Very sustainable payout ratio (17.89%)
Watchpoints
- Negligible dividend yield (0.62%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$303.6
Analyst Target
$350.65
Upside/Downside
+15.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-20
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GE
GE Aerospace
Primary
|
+367.1% | +288.4% | +71.1% | +0.6% | +5.9% | -2.7% |
|
CAT
Caterpillar Inc.
Peer
|
+246.4% | +235.9% | +125.5% | +53.7% | -2.3% | +2.3% |
|
RTX
RTX Corporation
Peer
|
+177.6% | +104.4% | +57.9% | +22.7% | -1.2% | -2.8% |
|
BA
The Boeing Company
Peer
|
-6.5% | +6.8% | +37.5% | +0.9% | +10.5% | -2.1% |
|
GEV
GE Vernova Inc.
Peer
|
+341.7% | +341.7% | +77.8% | +35.2% | -6.1% | +0.6% |
GE
GE Aerospace
Primary
5Y
+367.1%
3Y
+288.4%
1Y
+71.1%
6M
+0.6%
1M
+5.9%
1W
-2.7%
CAT
Caterpillar Inc.
Peer
5Y
+246.4%
3Y
+235.9%
1Y
+125.5%
6M
+53.7%
1M
-2.3%
1W
+2.3%
RTX
RTX Corporation
Peer
5Y
+177.6%
3Y
+104.4%
1Y
+57.9%
6M
+22.7%
1M
-1.2%
1W
-2.8%
BA
The Boeing Company
Peer
5Y
-6.5%
3Y
+6.8%
1Y
+37.5%
6M
+0.9%
1M
+10.5%
1W
-2.1%
GEV
GE Vernova Inc.
Peer
5Y
+341.7%
3Y
+341.7%
1Y
+77.8%
6M
+35.2%
1M
-6.1%
1W
+0.6%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
37.71
Forward P/E
35.2
PEG Ratio
5.24
P/B Ratio
17.05
P/S Ratio
6.98
EV/Revenue
7.16
EV/EBITDA
30.66
Market Cap
$320.24B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
18.98%
Operating Margin
19.55%
Gross Margin
31.5%
ROE
44.69%
ROA
4.68%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+17.6%
Earnings Growth
+37.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+17.63%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+33.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.14
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.04
Good
Quick Ratio
0.69
Poor
Cash/Share
$11.43
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$12.7B
Gross Margin
34.2%
Op. Margin
17.8%
Net Margin
20.0%
Total Assets
$130.2B
Liabilities
$111.3B
Equity
$18.7B
Debt/Equity
5.96x
Operating CF
$2.3B
CapEx
$-0.4B
Free Cash Flow
$1.9B
FCF Yield
81%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-21
$N/A
2026-01-22
$2.31
+46.4% surprise
2025-10-21
$1.66
+13.0% surprise
2025-07-17
$1.66
+16.0% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing GE against 469 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 174 neutral, 256 bearish)
P/E Ratio
37.71
This Stock
vs
98.24
Sector Avg
-61.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
44.69%
This Stock
vs
-19.38%
Sector Avg
-330.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
18.98%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
+185.3%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.14
This Stock
vs
2.63
Sector Avg
-56.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
17.6%
This Stock
vs
71.29%
Sector Avg
-75.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.04
This Stock
vs
3.09
Sector Avg
-66.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GE
GE Aerospace
|
NEUTRAL | $320.24B | 37.71 | 44.7% | 19.0% | $303.6 | |
|
CAT
Caterpillar Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $344.13B | 39.01 | 43.5% | 13.1% | $735.35 | Compare |
|
RTX
RTX Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $263.53B | 39.39 | 11.0% | 7.6% | $195.79 | Compare |
|
BA
The Boeing Company
|
BEARISH | $172.23B | 88.37 | 290.1% | 2.5% | $219.16 | Compare |
|
GEV
GE Vernova Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $156.91B | 94.34 | 16.7% | 4.5% | $578.31 | Compare |
GE
GE Aerospace
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$320.2B
P/E
37.7
ROE
44.7%
Price
$303.6
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | CULP HENRY LAWRENCE JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 14,872 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | CULP HENRY LAWRENCE JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 401,646 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | GOWDER AMY L | Officer | Stock Award | 9,051 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | GOWDER AMY L | Officer | Stock Award | 22,058 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | GIGLIETTI ROBERT M | Officer | Stock Award | 10,865 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | GIGLIETTI ROBERT M | Officer | Stock Award | 3,453 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | PROCACCI RICCARDO | Officer | Stock Award | 9,051 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | PROCACCI RICCARDO | Officer | Stock Award | 18,222 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | ALI MOHAMED | Officer | Stock Award | 15,090 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | ALI MOHAMED | Officer | Stock Award | 4,796 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | GHAI RAHUL | Officer | Stock Award | 45,255 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | GHAI RAHUL | Officer | Stock Award | 14,386 | - |
| 2026-02-03 | PROCACCI RICCARDO | Officer | Sale | 800 | $248,088 |
| 2026-02-02 | GOWDER AMY L | Officer | Sale | 4,000 | $1,222,920 |
| 2026-01-30 | STOKES RUSSELL | Officer | Sale | 30,363 | $9,305,490 |
CULP HENRY LAWRENCE JR.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-03
14,872 shares
CULP HENRY LAWRENCE JR.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-27
401,646 shares
GOWDER AMY L
Officer
2026-02-27
9,051 shares
GOWDER AMY L
Officer
2026-02-27
22,058 shares
GIGLIETTI ROBERT M
Officer
2026-02-27
10,865 shares
GIGLIETTI ROBERT M
Officer
2026-02-27
3,453 shares
PROCACCI RICCARDO
Officer
2026-02-27
9,051 shares
PROCACCI RICCARDO
Officer
2026-02-27
18,222 shares
ALI MOHAMED
Officer
2026-02-27
15,090 shares
ALI MOHAMED
Officer
2026-02-27
4,796 shares
GHAI RAHUL
Officer
2026-02-27
45,255 shares
GHAI RAHUL
Officer
2026-02-27
14,386 shares
PROCACCI RICCARDO
Officer
2026-02-03
800 shares
·
$248,088
GOWDER AMY L
Officer
2026-02-02
4,000 shares
·
$1,222,920
STOKES RUSSELL
Officer
2026-01-30
30,363 shares
·
$9,305,490
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
10-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
20 analysts
Citigroup
2026-04-02
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-04-01
Overweight
Daiwa Capital
2026-03-31
Neutral
Bernstein
2026-03-03
Outperform
Outperform
JP Morgan
2026-01-26
Overweight
Overweight
UBS
2026-01-23
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-01-23
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-01-15
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-01-13
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2025-12-12
Buy
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