GE Aerospace (GE) Return on Equity (ROE): 46.60%
Is GE Aerospace’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
GE Aerospace's return on equity (ROE) of 46.60% is 140% above its 5-year average of 19.40%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-15.72%–46.60%).
The return on equity (ROE) for GE Aerospace (GE) is 46.60% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 15.78% (40.25%).
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GE Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
46.60%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
40.25%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
29.02%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
19.40%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
1.38%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
4.38%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
7.10%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+15.78%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+60.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+140.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+3272.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+963.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+556.21%
GE Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Aerospace (GE) | — | 46.60% | 40.25% | 29.02% | 19.40% |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $421.34B | 41.62% | 48.49% | 48.07% | 41.87% |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $244.50B | 10.32% | 9.13% | 7.69% | 5.20% |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $169.10B | 40.98% | 171.68% | 96.83% | 80.09% |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $161.06B | 38.65% | 39.30% | 44.82% | 42.81% |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $155.99B | 21.05% | 20.79% | 18.23% | 15.90% |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $155.84B | 19.37% | 19.37% | 32.38% | 32.93% |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $136.68B | 30.63% | 30.63% | 31.67% | 30.63% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) | $122.23B | 74.65% | 79.46% | 80.50% | 82.20% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) | $114.18B | 25.81% | 24.68% | 21.10% | 20.75% |
Return Analysis
ROE
46.6%
ROA
6.7%
GE Aerospace Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
GE Aerospace Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for GE stock is 46.60%.
- Is GE Aerospace's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- GE Aerospace's return on equity (ROE) of 46.60% is 140% above its 5-year average of 19.40%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-15.72%–46.60%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for GE stock is 40.25%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE stock is 29.02%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE stock is 19.40%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE stock is 1.38%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE stock is 4.38%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for GE stock is 7.10%.
GE Aerospace Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 46.60% |
| 2024-12-31 | 33.90% |
| 2023-12-31 | 34.60% |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | -15.72% |
| 2020-12-31 | 16.04% |
| 2019-12-31 | -17.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | -72.16% |
| 2017-12-31 | -15.14% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.89% |
| 2015-12-31 | -6.23% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.89% |
| 2013-12-31 | 10.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.09% |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.15% |
| 2010-12-31 | 9.79% |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.40% |
| 2008-12-31 | 16.63% |
| 2007-12-31 | 19.22% |
| 2006-12-31 | 18.47% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.29% |
| 2004-12-31 | 15.56% |
| 2003-12-31 | 19.24% |
| 2002-12-31 | 22.16% |
| 2001-12-31 | 24.96% |
| 2000-12-31 | 25.22% |
| 1999-12-31 | 25.18% |
| 1998-12-31 | 23.91% |
| 1997-12-31 | 23.82% |
| 1996-12-31 | 23.39% |
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About GE Aerospace
Based in Evendale, Ohio, GE Aerospace is a prominent American aviation enterprise with roots tracing back to its 1878 founding by Thomas Alva Edison. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying jet and turboprop engines, along with integrated systems, for an extensive range of aircraft, including those in commercial, military, business, and general aviation use. Its robust brand lineup features Avio Aero, Unison, GE Additive, and Dowty Propellers. GE Aerospace organizes its activities into two core segments: Commercial Engines & Services, and Defense & Propulsion Technologies. The Commercial Engines & Services division oversees the design, development, production, and maintenance of jet engines for commercial airframes, business aviation, and aeroderivative applications. Meanwhile, the Defense & Propulsion Technologies segment is dedicated to providing vital engines and critical systems for defense-related aerospace needs.
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