AeroVironment [AVAV] vs General Electric [GE] Detailed Stock Comparison
AeroVironment
NASDAQ
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General Electric
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: AeroVironment wins in 3 metrics, General Electric wins in 16 metrics, with 0 ties. General Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | AeroVironment | General Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 159.13 | 38.30 | General Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 7.82 | 14.88 | AeroVironment |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 7.25 | 103.37 | AeroVironment |
| PEG Ratio | 57.09 | 0.59 | General Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 107.81 | 28.27 | General Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.32% | 18.64% | General Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 13.27% | 20.90% | General Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 13.27% | 20.90% | General Electric |
| Return on Equity | 5.10% | 39.57% | General Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.71% | 4.61% | General Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-24.13M | $3.68B | General Electric |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.51% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 26.64% | 56.94% | General Electric |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 15.01 | 6.84 | General Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $11.25B | $293.42B | General Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 13.71 | 7.05 | General Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.48% | 37.89% | General Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $29 | $39 | General Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.55 | $7.01 | General Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.99 | 1.45 | AeroVironment |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
AeroVironment vs General Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroVironment | 1.22% | -5.87% | -13.63% | 40.99% | 51.86% | 50.25% |
| General Electric | 0.85% | -0.37% | 2.23% | 15.06% | 34.47% | 59.39% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroVironment | 26.64% | 142.04% | 205.80% | 876.20% | 917.18% | 914.98% |
| General Electric | 56.94% | 473.06% | 715.51% | 122.85% | 281.15% | 67.98% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: AeroVironment vs General Electric
| Metric | AVAV | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $12.32B | $284.68B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 810,230 | 4,206,570 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,436,267 | 5,721,153 |
| Last Close | $235.07 | $268.71 |
| 52 Week Range | $102.25 - $295.90 | $159.36 - $281.50 |
| % from 52W High | -20.56% | -4.54% |
| All-Time High | $295.90 (Jun 30, 2025) | $289.94 (Aug 28, 2000) |
| % from All-Time High | -20.56% | -7.32% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.40% | 0.21% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.76% | 0.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.19% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 7.25 | 103.37 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.54 | $18.04 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.90 | $10.81 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1,318,000 | $6.56B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-7,600,750 | $5.10B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.51% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.20 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: AeroVironment vs General Electric
| Metric | AVAV | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 159.13 | 38.30 |
| Forward P/E | 57.09 | 51.23 |
| PEG Ratio | 57.09 | 0.59 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 15.01 | 6.84 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 7.82 | 14.88 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $12.32B | $284.68B |
| Enterprise Value | $11.25B | $293.42B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 13.71 | 7.05 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 107.81 | 28.27 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.99 | 1.45 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.54 | $18.04 |
Financial Statements Comparison: AeroVironment vs General Electric
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AVAV | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $275.05M | $11.02B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $174.72M | $6.85B |
| Gross Profit | $100.33M | $4.18B |
| Research & Development | $24.90M | $359.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $32.18M | $2.10B |
| EBITDA | $27.97M | $2.90B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $13.11M | $2.39B |
| Income Tax | $223,000 | $388.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $16.66M | $2.02B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AVAV | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $40.86M | $10.86B |
| Total Current Assets | $606.52M | $37.80B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $172.16M | $36.47B |
| Long-Term Debt | $53.81M | $17.00B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $886.51M | $19.35B |
| Retained Earnings | $274.31M | $83.73B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $64.84M | $17.62B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AVAV | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-5.74M | $2.83B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-8.52M | $-312.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-8.79M | $1.92B |
| Debt Repayment | $-10.00M | $-1.20B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-1.75B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AVAV | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.51M | 12.66M |
| Short Ratio | 1.22 | 1.92 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 810,230 | 4,206,570 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,436,267 | 5,721,153 |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.27M | 1.07B |
| Float Shares | 34.13M | 1.06B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.83% | 0.81% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: AeroVironment vs General Electric
| Metric | AVAV | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.20 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.51% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.63 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.14% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $1.90 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 10, 2025 |