GE

GE Aerospace

Fundamental data last updated:March 30, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Industrials

industry

Aerospace & Defense

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

04/21/26

Business Summary

GE Aerospace designs and manufactures aircraft engines and related aerospace systems for commercial and defense applications. The company provides propulsion technologies, services, and components to airlines, aircraft operators, and government defense customers.

VALUATION

P/E

35.1

Market Cap ($M USD)

$295,488

Forward P/E

33.1

PEG

4.7

PRICE TO SALES

6.6

PRICE TO BOOK

15.8

EV / EBITDA

25.2

5-Year Average P/E

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.60%

Annual Payout

$1.88

Payout Ratio

17.60%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

2

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

42.50%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$8.11

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$8.55

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

10.30%

Return on Equity (ROE)

46.60%

Operating Margin

18.90%

Debt-to-Equity

1.1

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

3.1

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

22.20%%

Current Ratio

1

Quick Ratio

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

GE Aerospace operates in the Industrials sector within Aerospace & Defense and carries a market cap of $295,488M. The company trades at a P/E of 35.1 and a forward P/E of 33.1, with a PEG Forward of 4.7, while delivering an operating margin of 46.60% and return on equity of 10.30%. With a debt/equity ratio of 18.90% and short interest at 42.50% of float, the stock reflects a mix of profitability strength and elevated market skepticism ahead of its 04/21/26 earnings report.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As an aerospace and defense company, GE Aerospace is likely reliant on advanced engineering technologies and automation to support its 46.60% operating margin. Its valuation metrics suggest investors may expect continued technological integration to justify a PEG Forward of 4.7.

The Bull Case

The company’s 46.60% operating margin and 10.30% return on equity indicate strong operational efficiency relative to its capital base. A forward P/E of 33.1 compared to a current P/E of 35.1 suggests expectations for earnings improvement, alongside projected EPS next year of $8.11 and sales growth next year of $8.55.

The Bear Case

A PEG Forward of 4.7 combined with a Price/Sales ratio of 6.6 and Price/Book of 15.8 points to a premium valuation that may limit upside. Additionally, short interest of 42.50% of float signals significant bearish positioning, while a payout ratio of $1.88 and TTM yield of 1.1 may not provide strong income support.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

1.10%

Analyst Consensus

1.5

Average Analyst Price Target

$360.74

Institutional Ownership %

81.10%

1-Year Beta

1.12

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

0.30%%

Distance to 52-Week High

81.20%%

Distance to 52-Week Low

177.50%%