GE Aerospace (GE)vsHuntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)
GE
GE Aerospace
$323.66
-0.15%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $335.82B
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
$279.69
-0.70%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Aerospace generates 284% more annual revenue ($50.64B vs $13.19B). GE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 5.0%. HII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. HII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
GE
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
HII
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GE.
Margin of Safety
-66.5%
Fair Value
$235.83
Current Price
$279.69
$43.86 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 51 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.6%
Revenue surging 21.1% year-over-year
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 36.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 19.0x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
5.0% 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 17.7% and operating margin at 20.6%. Revenue growth of 21.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HII
The strongest argument for HII centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.88 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 Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
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 21.1% — sustainability is the question.
GE generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HII scores higher overall (71/100 vs 65/100) and 10.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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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