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BA vs. FERG: Boeing vs. Ferguson Enterprises Stock Comparison

How do Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) both fall under the Capital Goods industry group, but BA is classified in Aerospace & Defense while FERG is classified in Trading Companies & Distributors.

Company profile comparison for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)
Profile ItemBAFERG
NameThe Boeing CompanyFerguson Enterprises Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupCapital GoodsCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & DefenseTrading Companies & Distributors
GICS Sub-IndustryAerospace & DefenseTrading Companies & Distributors
Market Capitalization137.41 billion USD45.21 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962January 5, 2010
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

BA
FERG
GSPC
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)
MetricBAFERG
Total Return (1Y)-10.22%6.92%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-3.32%20.73%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-4.57%13.21%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

BA
FERG
GSPC
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)
MetricBAFERG
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)35.25%32.85%
Beta (5Y)1.311.08
Max Drawdown (5Y)-50.29%-43.31%
Avg. Volume (3M)7.77M1.46M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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BA and FERG are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)
MetricBAFERG
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.410.08
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.600.12

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Neither Boeing (BA) nor Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) reports a ROE value for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

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Max
40.55%
Q3
19.29%
Median
12.12%
Q1
4.08%
Min
-17.12%
BA
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FERG

Capital Goods industry group

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Max
40.55%
Q3
19.29%
Median
12.12%
Q1
4.08%
Min
-17.12%
FERG
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): Neither stock reports ROE, so the chart shows available benchmark boxes without value markers.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Boeing (BA) at 8.07% and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) at 6.32% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

8.07%

Max
27.47%
Q3
12.10%
BA
8.07%
Median
6.30%
Q1
1.40%
Min
-12.89%

FERG

Capital Goods industry group

6.32%

Max
27.47%
Q3
12.10%
FERG
6.32%
Median
6.30%
Q1
1.40%
Min
-12.89%
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their net margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) at 10.16% runs core operations around its industry’s norm, while Boeing (BA) at 0.30% operates in the bottom quartile.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

0.30%

Max
36.60%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.12%
Q1
5.14%
BA
0.30%
Min
-12.63%

FERG

Capital Goods industry group

10.16%

Max
36.60%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.12%
FERG
10.16%
Q1
5.14%
Min
-12.63%
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their operating margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)
MetricBAFERG
ROE (TTM)----
ROA (TTM)-0.11%--
Net Margin (TTM)8.07%6.32%
Operating Margin (TTM)0.30%10.16%
Gross Margin (TTM)9.45%30.63%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Only one side can be read here: Boeing (BA) reports revenue growth of 34.50%, ranked against its industry; Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) has no revenue growth figure this period.

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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) reports EPS growth of 19.11%, ranked against its industry; Boeing (BA) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)
MetricBAFERG
Revenue Growth (YoY)34.50%--
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)10.33%--
EPS Growth (YoY)--19.11%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)----

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) at 1.73 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Boeing (BA) at 1.13 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for BA.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

1.13

Max
5.22
Q3
2.95
Median
2.08
Q1
1.43
BA
1.13
Min
0.36

FERG

Capital Goods industry group

1.73

Max
5.22
Q3
2.95
Median
2.08
FERG
1.73
Q1
1.43
Min
0.36
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their current ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) at 1.11 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Boeing (BA) at 7.39 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

7.39

BA
7.39
Max
2.33
Q3
1.12
Median
0.60
Q1
0.29
Min
0.00

FERG

Capital Goods industry group

1.11

Max
2.33
Q3
1.12
FERG
1.11
Median
0.60
Q1
0.29
Min
0.00
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)
MetricBAFERG
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.131.73
Debt / Equity (MRQ)7.391.11
Net Debt / EBITDA13.812.10

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Boeing (BA) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) reports a yield of 1.80%, ranking against industry peers normally.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

0.00%

Max
2.66%
Q3
1.14%
Median
0.24%
BA
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

FERG

Capital Goods industry group

1.80%

Max
2.66%
FERG
1.80%
Q3
1.14%
Median
0.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Boeing (BA) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) reports a payout of 33.57%, ranking against industry peers normally.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

0.00%

Max
67.39%
Q3
28.02%
Median
6.86%
BA
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

FERG

Capital Goods industry group

33.57%

Max
67.39%
FERG
33.57%
Q3
28.02%
Median
6.86%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)
MetricBAFERG
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%1.80%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%33.57%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Boeing (BA) at 17.89 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) at 23.00 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for BA, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

17.89

Max
59.38
Q3
35.92
Median
25.41
Q1
19.47
BA
17.89
Min
3.03

FERG

Capital Goods industry group

23.00

Max
59.38
Q3
35.92
Median
25.41
FERG
23.00
Q1
19.47
Min
3.03
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Boeing (BA) at 1.45 and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) at 1.44 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

1.45

Max
7.54
Q3
3.76
Median
2.15
BA
1.45
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03

FERG

Capital Goods industry group

1.44

Max
7.54
Q3
3.76
Median
2.15
FERG
1.44
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) at 7.29 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Boeing (BA) at 20.99 prices even higher, above its industry range.

BA

Capital Goods industry group

20.99

BA
20.99
Max
9.66
Q3
5.00
Median
3.12
Q1
1.81
Min
-1.08

FERG

Capital Goods industry group

7.29

Max
9.66
FERG
7.29
Q3
5.00
Median
3.12
Q1
1.81
Min
-1.08
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Boeing (BA) vs. Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Boeing (BA) and Ferguson Enterprises (FERG)
MetricBAFERG
P/E Ratio (TTM)17.8923.00
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.451.44
P/B Ratio (MRQ)20.997.29
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.44%--