GE Aerospace (GE)vsHuntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)
GE
GE Aerospace
$328.00
+0.76%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $331.96B
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
$293.04
-0.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Aerospace generates 276% more annual revenue ($48.31B vs $12.85B). GE leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs 4.7%. HII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. HII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
GE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
HII
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GE.
Margin of Safety
-71.4%
Fair Value
$229.14
Current Price
$293.04
$63.90 premium
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
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 18.4x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
0.0% earnings growth
4.7% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : HII
The strongest argument for HII centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GE
The primary concerns for GE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : HII
The primary concerns for HII are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow. Thin 4.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GE profiles as a growth stock while HII is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — 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.
Bottom Line
GE scores higher overall (59/100 vs 59/100), 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.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is the largest military shipbuilding company in the United States as well as a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.
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