GE Aerospace (GE)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
GE
GE Aerospace
$360.07
+1.42%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $354.01B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$56.21
+1.01%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Aerospace generates 3566% more annual revenue ($50.64B vs $1.38B). GE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 11.3%. WOR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. WOR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
GE
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
WOR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Earnings expanding 1134.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : WOR
The strongest argument for WOR centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GE
The primary concerns for GE are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 40.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WOR
The primary concerns for WOR are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
WOR generates stronger free cash flow (55M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WOR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 65/100) and 16.9% 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.
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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