AAR Corp (AIR)vsGE Aerospace (GE)
AIR
AAR Corp
$116.65
+0.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.13B
GE
GE Aerospace
$328.00
+0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $357.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Aerospace generates 1441% more annual revenue ($48.31B vs $3.13B). GE leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs 5.5%. AIR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.40. AIR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
AIR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
GE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 92.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.6% year-over-year
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
5.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 18.9x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIR
The strongest argument for AIR centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : AIR
The primary concerns for AIR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
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.
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
AIR scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100) and 24.6% 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.
AAR Corp
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
AAR Corp. The company is headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Visit Website →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.
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