GE vs HWM
GE Aerospace and Howmet Aerospace, both Industrials
GE Aerospace is the larger company at $374B against $111B. On trailing earnings GE is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 41.8 against 58.0, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year HWM returned +48% against +31% for GE. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts GE ahead, 10/10 against 9/10.
| Figure | GE | HWM |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $354 | $269 |
| Market cap | $374B | $111B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 41.8 | 58.0 |
| Dividend yield | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| 1-year return | +31% | +48% |
| 5-year return | +462% | +733% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
GE Aerospace
Revenue of $13B in Q2 2026, net income $2.4B. Its largest reported line is Commercial Engines And Services, 27% of the disclosed total.
Howmet Aerospace
Revenue of $2.5B in Q2 2026, net income $534M. Its largest reported line is Aerospace Commercial, 56% of the disclosed total.
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