GE Aerospace (GE)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
GE
GE Aerospace
$328.00
+0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $357.60B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$57.31
-0.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Aerospace generates 3539% more annual revenue ($48.31B vs $1.33B). GE leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs 8.4%. WOR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. GE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
GE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WOR
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 48 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.2%
Revenue surging 24.7% year-over-year
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.9x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GE
The strongest argument for GE centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.9% and operating margin at 20.2%. Revenue growth of 24.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WOR
The strongest argument for WOR centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GE
The primary concerns for GE are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 42.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WOR
The primary concerns for WOR are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 180.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
GE is growing revenue faster at 24.7% — sustainability is the question.
GE generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GE scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 17.9% margins and 24.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
GE Aerospace
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
General Electric Company (GE) is an American multinational conglomerate incorporated in New York City and headquartered in Boston. As of 2018, the company operates through the following segments: aviation, healthcare, power, renewable energy, digital industry, additive manufacturing and venture capital and finance.
Worthington Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Worthington Industries, Inc., a metal fabrication company, focuses on processing value-added steel and metal products manufactured in the United States, Austria, Canada, Mexico, Poland, and Portugal. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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