GE Aerospace (GE)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
GE
GE Aerospace
$301.80
-3.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $313.14B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$62.75
-2.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Aerospace generates 3599% more annual revenue ($52.58B vs $1.42B). GE leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 11.5%. 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
Buy58
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 52 in profit
15.9% revenue growth
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 24.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 17.8x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 4.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GE
The strongest argument for GE centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 18.5%. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WOR
The strongest argument for WOR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.2% 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, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GE profiles as a growth stock while WOR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
GE is growing revenue faster at 15.9% — sustainability is the question.
GE generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GE scores higher overall (59/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 15.9% 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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