Mercury Systems [MRCY] vs General Electric [GE] Detailed Stock Comparison
Mercury Systems
NASDAQ
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General Electric
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Mercury Systems wins in 7 metrics, General Electric wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. General Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Mercury Systems | General Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -128.46 | 42.37 | Mercury Systems |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.34 | 16.46 | Mercury Systems |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 18.29 | 103.37 | Mercury Systems |
| PEG Ratio | 89.78 | 0.66 | General Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 72.06 | 31.19 | General Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -4.16% | 18.64% | General Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 12.12% | 20.90% | General Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 12.12% | 20.90% | General Electric |
| Return on Equity | -2.57% | 39.57% | General Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -0.27% | 4.61% | General Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $119.05M | $3.68B | General Electric |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.51% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 123.56% | 58.76% | Mercury Systems |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.50 | 7.57 | Mercury Systems |
| Enterprise Value | $5.16B | $323.70B | General Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.66 | 7.78 | Mercury Systems |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 31.04% | 37.89% | General Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $16 | $39 | General Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-0.65 | $7.01 | General Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.82 | 1.49 | Mercury Systems |
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Mercury Systems vs General Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Systems | 0.60% | 8.70% | 23.76% | 62.36% | 88.19% | 97.31% |
| General Electric | 0.41% | 0.68% | 7.64% | 20.30% | 58.29% | 76.17% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Systems | 123.56% | 88.36% | 6.36% | 412.58% | 533.06% | 229.65% |
| General Electric | 58.76% | 638.44% | 771.22% | 120.79% | 261.97% | 81.10% |
News Based Sentiment: Mercury Systems vs General Electric
Mercury Systems
News based Sentiment: POSITIVE
October proved to be a remarkably positive month for Mercury Systems, fueled by a strong earnings beat, significant analyst upgrades with substantially increased price targets, and the securing of key contracts within the defense and aerospace industries. While insider selling and a lawsuit settlement introduce some caution, the overall narrative points towards a strengthening investment case.
General Electric
News based Sentiment: POSITIVE
GE Aerospace demonstrated strong financial performance with significant year-over-year growth in earnings and revenue, supported by a substantial backlog and positive analyst coverage. While GE Vernova faced a downgrade, the overall narrative is positive, driven by strategic partnerships and leadership changes.
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Mercury Systems vs General Electric
| Metric | MRCY | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.11B | $314.95B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 769,070 | 3,872,950 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 653,437 | 4,247,337 |
| Last Close | $84.00 | $298.22 |
| 52 Week Range | $32.32 - $85.33 | $159.36 - $307.25 |
| % from 52W High | -1.56% | -2.94% |
| All-Time High | $96.29 (Apr 27, 2020) | $307.25 (Sep 24, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -12.76% | -2.94% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.15% | 0.21% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.34% | 0.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.04% | 0.19% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.03% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 18.29 | 103.37 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $24.97 | $18.04 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.90 | $10.81 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $138.85M | $6.56B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $162.49M | $5.19B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.51% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $1.20 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Mercury Systems vs General Electric
| Metric | MRCY | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -128.46 | 42.37 |
| Forward P/E | 89.78 | 56.68 |
| PEG Ratio | 89.78 | 0.66 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.50 | 7.57 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.34 | 16.46 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.11B | $314.95B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.16B | $323.70B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.66 | 7.78 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 72.06 | 31.19 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.82 | 1.49 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $24.97 | $18.04 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Mercury Systems 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) | MRCY | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $273.11M | $11.02B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $188.34M | $6.85B |
| Gross Profit | $84.77M | $4.18B |
| Research & Development | $11.91M | $359.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $24.87M | $2.10B |
| EBITDA | $48.13M | $2.90B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $18.82M | $2.39B |
| Income Tax | $2.45M | $388.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $16.37M | $2.02B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MRCY | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $309.10M | $10.86B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.06B | $37.80B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $300.38M | $36.47B |
| Long-Term Debt | $644.24M | $17.00B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.47B | $19.35B |
| Retained Earnings | $181.90M | $83.73B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $52.26M | $17.62B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MRCY | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $37.45M | $2.83B |
| Capital Expenditures | $2.15M | $-312.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $33.98M | $1.92B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-1.20B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $-1.75B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MRCY | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.47M | 14.25M |
| Short Ratio | 8.14 | 3.57 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 769,070 | 3,872,950 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 653,437 | 4,247,337 |
| Shares Outstanding | 59.00M | 1.07B |
| Float Shares | 53.11M | 1.06B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.11% | 0.81% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Mercury Systems vs General Electric
| Metric | MRCY | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $1.20 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.51% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $0.63 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.14% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $1.90 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 10, 2025 |