GE Aerospace P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
18.18
Stock Price
$323.76
Book Value/Share
$17.81
Sector
Industrials
How It's Calculated
18.18 = $323.76 ÷ $17.81
What This Means
GE Aerospace's P/B ratio of 18.18 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace (GE) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in Aerospace & Defense. With a market capitalization of about $338.27B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $323.76, within a 52-week range of $232.24 to $348.48 (-7.1% from the high, +39.4% from the low). Beta of 1.35 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 17.9%, 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 GE Aerospace, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Industrials, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, GE Aerospace's P/B ratio of 18.18 can be compared with peers such as CAT (21.62), RTX (3.65), BA (30.45). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- GE is grouped in the Industrials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.35 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 17.9% 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. GE Aerospace's P/B of 18.18 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Industrials business models.
Is 18.18 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (18.18) means the market values GE above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Industrials?
Peer P/B levels in Industrials (e.g. BA (30.45), MMM (24.48), CAT (21.62)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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