General Electric Co P/B Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
P/B Ratio
17.54
Stock Price
$312.39
Book Value/Share
$17.81
Sector
Aerospace & Defense
How It's Calculated
17.54 = $312.39 ÷ $17.81
What This Means
General Electric Co's P/B ratio of 17.54 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About General Electric Co
General Electric Co (GE) operates in the Aerospace & Defense sector, specifically in Aerospace & Defense. With a market capitalization of about $324.30B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $312.39, within a 52-week range of $268.91 to $388.84 (-19.7% from the high, +16.2% from the low). Beta of 1.45 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 17.7%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For General Electric Co, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Aerospace & Defense, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Aerospace & Defense names on our S&P 100 coverage, General Electric Co's P/B ratio of 17.54 can be compared with peers such as RTX (3.81), BA (27.66), LMT (17.22). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Aerospace & Defense stocks.
Key Takeaways
- GE is grouped in the Aerospace & Defense sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.45 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 17.7% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does GE's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. General Electric Co's P/B of 17.54 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Aerospace & Defense business models.
Is 17.54 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (17.54) means the market values GE above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Aerospace & Defense?
Peer P/B levels in Aerospace & Defense (e.g. BA (27.66), LMT (17.22), RTX (3.81)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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