Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 39.2x · EV/EBITDA 34.0x · ROE 45.3%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $331.8B | $328.7B | $182.5B | $111.9B | $57.2B | $64.6B | $58.9B | $60.6B | $39.4B | $90.2B | $172.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $339.9B | $336.8B | $189.2B | $118.4B | $67.5B | $86.8B | $100.5B | $119.3B | $111.8B | $180.8B | $260.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 39.19 | 37.75 | 27.84 | 12.18 | 1212.79 | — | 11.51 | — | — | — | 18.35 |
| P/S Ratio | 7.24 | 7.17 | 4.71 | 3.16 | 1.96 | 1.14 | 0.78 | 0.67 | 0.41 | 0.91 | 1.44 |
| P/B Ratio | 18.06 | 17.39 | 9.33 | 3.91 | 1.64 | 1.55 | 1.57 | 2.00 | 0.76 | 1.17 | 2.14 |
| P/FCF | 45.68 | 45.25 | 49.61 | 31.21 | 12.05 | 27.26 | 303.53 | 22.63 | — | 36.00 | — |
| P/OCF | 38.87 | 38.50 | 38.74 | 21.60 | 9.66 | 18.54 | 16.37 | 6.91 | 7.91 | 13.76 | 148.78 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 7.34 | 4.89 | 3.35 | 2.32 | 1.54 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.15 | 1.82 | 2.18 |
| EV / EBITDA | 34.03 | 33.71 | 23.82 | 20.09 | 14.12 | 25.40 | 25.94 | 13.72 | 8.38 | 52.34 | 12.27 |
| EV / EBIT | 38.76 | 31.06 | 21.99 | 10.32 | 23.59 | — | 10.59 | 41.51 | — | — | 21.62 |
| EV / FCF | — | 46.36 | 51.45 | 33.04 | 14.23 | 36.66 | 517.79 | 44.55 | — | 72.16 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 36.8% | 36.8% | 37.2% | 35.1% | 34.8% | 23.2% | 23.7% | 28.1% | 28.5% | 23.9% | 26.6% |
| Operating Margin | 19.1% | 19.1% | 17.5% | 13.3% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 5.7% | 7.0% | -2.8% | 11.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.0% | 19.0% | 16.9% | 26.8% | 1.2% | -11.2% | 7.5% | -5.5% | -23.0% | -8.5% | 6.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 45.3% | 45.3% | 27.2% | 29.9% | 0.9% | -16.0% | 16.8% | -12.1% | -34.7% | -10.8% | 8.2% |
| ROA | 6.8% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% | -6.4% | -2.2% | 1.7% |
| ROIC | 24.7% | 24.7% | 16.5% | 8.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% |
| ROCE | 9.6% | 9.6% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 3.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.04 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.91 | 2.08 | 3.12 | 2.00 | 1.75 | 1.69 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.56 | 3.69 | 5.47 | 11.13 | 20.16 | 10.87 | 7.76 | 38.96 | 6.41 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.43 | 0.35 | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.53 | 1.11 | 1.94 | 1.40 | 1.18 | 1.09 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.85 | 1.11 | 2.16 | 6.51 | 10.73 | 6.75 | 5.43 | 26.23 | 4.15 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.12 | 1.84 | 1.83 | 2.18 | 9.40 | 214.26 | 21.92 | — | 36.16 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 12.86 | 12.86 | 8.73 | 11.15 | 2.14 | -2.18 | 2.70 | 0.98 | -3.40 | -1.44 | 2.40 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.09 | 1.33 | 1.18 | 1.28 | 1.55 | 1.31 | 1.23 | 1.31 | 1.38 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.81 | 1.07 | 0.88 | 0.97 | 1.26 | 1.09 | 1.00 | 1.07 | 1.11 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.42 | 0.65 | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.59 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.31 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.44 | 2.44 | 2.49 | 2.77 | 1.28 | 2.74 | 3.64 | 3.77 | 5.03 | 3.89 | 3.92 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 121.66 | 116.09 | 119.55 | 216.68 | 132.51 | 108.08 | 111.94 | 110.94 | 150.17 | 129.12 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 11.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 16.7% | 16.7% | 15.4% | 6.2% | 190.2% | — | 11.4% | — | — | — | 117.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.6% | 8.2% | 0.1% | — | 8.7% | — | — | — | 5.4% |
| FCF Yield | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 3.2% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% | — | 2.8% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 11.4% | 12.4% | 17.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GE stock.
GE Aerospace's current P/E ratio is 39.2x. The historical average is 15.2x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
GE Aerospace's current EV/EBITDA is 34.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 16.4x.
GE Aerospace's return on equity (ROE) is 45.3%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 12.4%.
Based on historical data, GE Aerospace is trading at a P/E of 39.2x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
GE Aerospace's current dividend yield is 0.43% with a payout ratio of 16.7%.
GE Aerospace has 36.8% gross margin and 19.1% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
GE Aerospace's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.1x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Working capital volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Pricing for Growth
GE Aerospace trades at 44.1x trailing earnings and 38.2x EV/EBITDA, a premium to RTX and TransDigm, reflecting expectations of sustained double-digit growth. According to recent market data, the forward P/E of 45.6x implies continued margin expansion.
The valuation multiples are rich relative to peers like RTX (43.4x P/E, 23.6x EV/EBITDA) and TransDigm (39.1x P/E, 21.5x EV/EBITDA), but comparable to Howmet's 76.1x P/E. The PEG of 3.74 suggests the market is pricing in growth well above the near-term earnings growth rate, which may be optimistic given the cyclicality of aerospace. Investors should monitor whether the accelerating revenue growth (21.1% YoY in 2026Q2) can justify the premium, especially as gross margins face pressure.
Margin Resilience Amid Cost Pressures
Operating margin expanded to 18.6% in 2026Q2 from 14.4% in 2024Q1, while gross margin slipped to 35.0% from 39.7% over the same period. As reported in financial statements, net margin remains strong at 17.8%.
The divergence between gross margin contraction and operating margin expansion suggests that GE Aerospace is benefiting from operating leverage and cost controls, but the 470 basis point decline in gross margin since 2025Q1 warrants attention. This could indicate rising input costs or pricing pressure, which may eventually erode operating margins if not offset by volume growth. The strong net margin of 17.8% in 2026Q2, despite a negative FCF quarter, underscores the quality of reported earnings, though cash conversion remains a concern.
ROIC Recovery on Thin Capital Base
ROIC improved to 6.8% in 2026Q2 from 2.7% in 2024Q1, while ROE reached 13.1%, up from 5.2%. Based on reported figures, the asset-light model is driving returns higher, but the capital base is shrinking due to buybacks.
The improvement in ROIC and ROE is partly a function of a reduced equity base, as GE Aerospace has returned significant capital to shareholders. The asset-light nature of the business, with PP&E only 6.3% of total assets, means that returns are increasingly driven by intangible assets and services. However, the low ROA of 1.9% in 2026Q2 suggests that the balance sheet still carries significant non-operating assets, possibly from the spin-off, which may distort true operating returns. Investors should monitor whether ROIC can sustain above 10% as the business scales.
Working Capital Drag Intensifies
Cash conversion cycle lengthened to 110 days in 2026Q2 from 175 days in 2024Q1, driven by a spike in DSO to 93 days and DIO to 130 days. According to the latest quarterly data, DPO remains elevated at 113 days.
The improvement in CCC from 175 to 110 days is misleading, as it reflects a normalization from the spin-off period, but the recent uptick from 130 days in 2026Q1 to 110 days in 2026Q2 masks a sharp increase in receivables and inventory. DSO jumped from 110 to 93 days sequentially, while DIO rose from 138 to 130 days, indicating that working capital is absorbing cash. This is consistent with the negative FCF margin of -14.6% in 2026Q2, suggesting that the company is funding growth through working capital, which may pressure liquidity if not managed.
Leverage Creeps Higher on Buybacks
Debt-to-equity rose to 1.07 in 2026Q2 from 0.72 in 2024Q1, while D/EBITDA improved to 6.35x from 14.23x. As per SEC filings, interest coverage remains comfortable at 14.03x.
The increase in D/E is primarily due to equity erosion from aggressive buybacks, not debt accumulation, as total debt has remained near $20B. The D/EBITDA improvement reflects strong EBITDA growth, but the absolute level of 6.35x is high for an industrial, though interest coverage of 14x provides a cushion. The company's ability to service debt is not in question, but the shrinking equity base could become a concern if earnings growth stalls. Investors should monitor whether the leverage ratio stabilizes as the company continues its capital return program.
Liquidity Buffer Thins Below Unity
Current ratio fell to 0.98 in 2026Q2 from 1.17 in 2024Q1, while quick ratio dropped to 0.67. Based on balance sheet data, cash reserves declined to $9.3B from $18.4B.
The current ratio dipping below 1.0 indicates that current liabilities exceed current assets, which could signal short-term liquidity stress if not offset by strong cash generation. However, the company's ability to access capital markets and its substantial deferred revenue ($19.2B) may provide a buffer. The negative FCF in 2026Q2 and the aggressive buyback pace suggest that the company is prioritizing shareholder returns over maintaining a large cash cushion. Investors should monitor whether the liquidity position stabilizes as working capital swings normalize.
Misapplied Metric: P/E
The P/E ratio is commonly misapplied to GE Aerospace because its earnings are volatile due to one-time items and spin-off effects. According to recent filings, the trailing P/E of 44.1x may overstate the true cost of the stock.
The P/E ratio fails to capture the company's asset-light, services-heavy business model, where cash flow is a better indicator of value. The negative FCF in 2026Q2 and the cumulative gap between net income and operating cash flow ($5.2B over ten quarters) suggest that earnings are not fully converting to cash. Investors should use EV/EBITDA or P/FCF, but even P/FCF is distorted by working capital swings. A more appropriate metric may be EV/EBIT or a normalized FCF yield that adjusts for the timing of engine deliveries and aftermarket services.