GE Aerospace (GE)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
GE
GE Aerospace
$286.51
-2.09%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $299.35B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$54.38
+0.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.69B
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 45 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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.1x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WOR
The primary concerns for WOR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 164.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — 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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