Mr. Market is currently offering GE Aerospace at $280.96.
The business passes 4 of 7 of Graham's defensive criteria — adequate but not exceptional.
At $280.96, the stock trades at a 391% premium to its Graham Number of $57.26. Graham would consider this price speculative.
There is no margin of safety at the current price. Graham would advise patience and waiting for a better entry point.
Negative NCAV — liabilities exceed current assets. Common in capital-return businesses (buybacks, debt-funded dividends) and capital-intensive industries. Not automatically a warning sign..
Conclusion: This stock is better suited for Graham's Enterprising investor — one willing to devote time and skill to security selection.
General Electric Company, doing business as GE Aerospace, designs and produces commercial and defense aircraft engines, integrated engine components, electric power, and aircraft systems. The company operates through two segments, Commercial Engines & Services, and Defense & Propulsion Technologies. The Commercial Engines & Services segment designs, develops, manufactures, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services of jet engines and sale of spare parts for commercial airframes, business aviation, and aeroderivative applications. The Defense & Propulsion Technologies designs, develops, manufactures, and services jet engines and avionics and power systems for governments, militaries, and commercial airframers, as well as MRO of engines and the sale of spare parts. This segment also offers aircraft components and systems, such as small turboprop engines, aeroengine mechanical transmissions, turbines, combustors and controls, additive manufacturing, propeller systems, ignition systems, sensors and engine accessories for fixed wing and rotorcraft applications for commercial and military end users under the Avio Aero, Unison, Dowty Propellers, and Colibrium Additive brands. The company operates in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. General Electric Company was incorporated in 1892 and is based in Evendale, Ohio.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit % | 31.5% ▲ | 30.9% | 26.9% | 25.9% | N/A |
| Operating Margin % | 18.9% ▲ | 17.5% | 13.3% | 12.3% | N/A |
| Net Income % | 19.0% ▲ | 16.9% | 26.8% | 1.2% | N/A |
| Diluted EPS | 8.14 ▲ | 5.99 | 8.36 | 0.05 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $130.2B | $123.1B | $173.3B | $188.9B | N/A |
| Total Debt | $20.5B ↑ | $19.3B | $20.5B | $26.1B | N/A |
| Working Capital | $1.6B ▼ | $3.2B | $10.5B | $9.0B | N/A |
| Years to Pay Debt | 2.35 | 2.94 | 2.16 | 77.82 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | $7.3B ▲ | $3.7B | $4.3B | $5.3B | N/A |
| Owner Earnings | $11.2B | $8.8B | $11.5B | $2.2B | N/A |
| CapEx % of Net Income | 14.6% | 15.7% | 9.1% | 197.0% | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditure % of Net Income | 14.6% | 15.7% | 9.1% | 197.0% | N/A |
| Repurchase of Capital Stock | -$7.6B | -$5.8B | -$7.0B | -$1.2B | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $7.3B ▲ | $3.7B ▼ | $4.3B ▼ | $5.3B • | N/A • |
| Warren's Owner Earnings | $11.2B | $8.8B | $11.5B | $2.2B | N/A |
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E | Gross Margin | Net Margin | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | $280.96 | $293.6B | 34.90 | 31.5% | 19.0% | $45.9B |
| BA Boeing Company (The) |
$221.90 | $174.9B | 88.1 | 4.8% | 2.5% | $92.2B |
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corporation |
$517.66 | $119.4B | 25.1 | 9.9% | 6.4% | $75.1B |
| RTX RTX Corporation |
$173.35 | $233.4B | 32.6 | 20.2% | 8.0% | $90.4B |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corporation |
$570.62 | $81.0B | 17.9 | 20.5% | 10.8% | $42.4B |
| GD General Dynamics Corporation |
$349.08 | $94.4B | 22.0 | 15.2% | 8.1% | $53.8B |
| Institution | % Owned | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 8.89% | 92,731,541 |
| Blackrock Inc. | 8.64% | 90,162,615 |
| FMR, LLC | 5.23% | 54,580,865 |
| TCI Fund Management Ltd | 4.55% | 47,510,431 |
| State Street Corporation | 4.34% | 45,240,802 |
| Capital International Investors | 4.01% | 41,885,324 |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 2.59% | 26,971,268 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.37% | 24,774,942 |
GE Aerospace (GE) fundamental analysis — Overall grade C based on profitability, financial health, valuation and cash flow. Graham's Fair Value: $57.26. Margin of safety: 0%. Gross profit margin: 31.5%. Operating margin: 18.9%. Net margin: 19.0%. Market cap: $293.6B. Sector: Industrials. Industry: Aerospace & Defense. Analysis powered by 360investing — free fundamental stock analysis based on Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett principles.
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