Deere (DE) vs. GE Aerospace (GE)
This page compares Deere (DE) with GE Aerospace (GE) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Deere (DE) and GE Aerospace (GE) both fall under the Capital Goods industry group, but DE is classified in Machinery while GE is classified in Industrial Conglomerates.
| Symbol | DE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Deere & Company | GE Aerospace |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Capital Goods | Capital Goods |
| GICS Industry | Machinery | Industrial Conglomerates |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Agricultural & Farm Machinery | Industrial Conglomerates |
| Market Capitalization | 143.52 billion USD | 315.29 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1972 | January 2, 1962 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -5.43% | 7.19% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -19.74% | -9.85% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 12.24% | -0.79% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 3.24% | 29.21% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -9.92% | 4.08% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 14.13% | -2.04% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 1.26M | 4.78M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.43M | 6.01M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 38.87% | 41.35% |
| Beta | 0.95 | 1.39 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
GE Aerospace (GE) at 46.22% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Deere (DE) at 18.93%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
18.93%
- Max
- 46.22%
- Q3
- 20.97%
- Median
- 12.12%
- Q1
- 4.01%
- Min
- -19.93%
GE
Capital Goods industry group
46.22%
- Max
- 46.22%
- Q3
- 20.97%
- Median
- 12.12%
- Q1
- 4.01%
- Min
- -19.93%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
GE Aerospace (GE) at 17.86% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Deere (DE) at 10.29%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
10.29%
- Max
- 25.28%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 6.85%
- Q1
- 1.74%
- Min
- -13.93%
GE
Capital Goods industry group
17.86%
- Max
- 25.28%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 6.85%
- Q1
- 1.74%
- Min
- -13.93%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 19.79% and GE Aerospace (GE) at 16.66% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
19.79%
- Max
- 31.46%
- Q3
- 16.66%
- Median
- 9.92%
- Q1
- 4.69%
- Min
- -13.15%
GE
Capital Goods industry group
16.66%
- Max
- 31.46%
- Q3
- 16.66%
- Median
- 9.92%
- Q1
- 4.69%
- Min
- -13.15%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 18.93% | 46.22% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.55% | 6.74% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.29% | 17.86% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.79% | 16.66% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.15% | 34.28% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Deere (DE) at 0.90 and GE Aerospace (GE) at 1.01 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
0.90
- Max
- 5.24
- Q3
- 2.93
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 1.38
- Min
- 0.45
GE
Capital Goods industry group
1.01
- Max
- 5.24
- Q3
- 2.93
- Median
- 1.88
- Q1
- 1.38
- Min
- 0.45
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
GE Aerospace (GE) at 1.12 sits in the higher-leverage quartile relative to peers, but Deere (DE) at 2.38 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
2.38
- Max
- 2.24
- Q3
- 1.07
- Median
- 0.59
- Q1
- 0.27
- Min
- 0.00
GE
Capital Goods industry group
1.12
- Max
- 2.24
- Q3
- 1.07
- Median
- 0.59
- Q1
- 0.27
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 2.97 and GE Aerospace (GE) at 5.01 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
2.97
- Max
- 33.75
- Q3
- 15.37
- Median
- 6.22
- Q1
- 1.46
- Min
- -17.81
GE
Capital Goods industry group
5.01
- Max
- 33.75
- Q3
- 15.37
- Median
- 6.22
- Q1
- 1.46
- Min
- -17.81
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.90 | 1.01 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.65 | 0.70 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 2.38 | 1.12 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 2.97 | 5.01 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 12.96% | 24.74% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -2.61% | 21.75% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -4.34% | 16.32% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 5.15% | -9.57% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -24.12% | -1.50% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -21.37% | 26.27% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -7.37% | 198.60% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 16.32% | 9.37% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Deere (DE) at 1.26% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of GE Aerospace (GE) at 0.50%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
1.26%
- Max
- 2.80%
- Q3
- 1.19%
- Median
- 0.38%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
GE
Capital Goods industry group
0.50%
- Max
- 2.80%
- Q3
- 1.19%
- Median
- 0.38%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
GE Aerospace (GE) at 17.74% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Deere (DE) at 36.52% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
36.52%
- Max
- 67.06%
- Q3
- 29.46%
- Median
- 11.18%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
GE
Capital Goods industry group
17.74%
- Max
- 67.06%
- Q3
- 29.46%
- Median
- 11.18%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.26% | 0.50% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 36.52% | 17.74% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Deere (DE) at 29.02 and GE Aerospace (GE) at 35.75 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
29.02
- Max
- 76.08
- Q3
- 44.68
- Median
- 30.28
- Q1
- 21.23
- Min
- 1.06
GE
Capital Goods industry group
35.75
- Max
- 76.08
- Q3
- 44.68
- Median
- 30.28
- Q1
- 21.23
- Min
- 1.06
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Deere (DE) at 2.99 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while GE Aerospace (GE) at 6.39 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — GE carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
2.99
- Max
- 9.58
- Q3
- 4.85
- Median
- 2.77
- Q1
- 1.52
- Min
- 0.13
GE
Capital Goods industry group
6.39
- Max
- 9.58
- Q3
- 4.85
- Median
- 2.77
- Q1
- 1.52
- Min
- 0.13
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Deere (DE) at 5.49 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while GE Aerospace (GE) at 16.40 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for GE relative to peers.
DE
Capital Goods industry group
5.49
- Max
- 13.81
- Q3
- 7.00
- Median
- 3.82
- Q1
- 2.19
- Min
- 0.15
GE
Capital Goods industry group
16.40
- Max
- 13.81
- Q3
- 7.00
- Median
- 3.82
- Q1
- 2.19
- Min
- 0.15
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | DE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 29.02 | 35.75 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.99 | 6.39 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.49 | 16.40 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 27.11 | 41.38 |