Woodward [WWD] vs General Electric [GE] Detailed Stock Comparison
Woodward
NASDAQ
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General Electric
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Woodward wins in 9 metrics, General Electric wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. General Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Woodward | General Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 41.05 | 38.48 | General Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 6.31 | 14.93 | Woodward |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 40.10 | 103.37 | Woodward |
| PEG Ratio | 44.27 | 51.41 | Woodward |
| EV/EBITDA | 29.24 | 28.36 | General Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.32% | 18.64% | General Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 13.12% | 20.90% | General Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 13.12% | 20.90% | General Electric |
| Return on Equity | 16.76% | 39.57% | General Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.03% | 4.61% | Woodward |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $342.81M | $3.68B | General Electric |
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% | 0.51% | Woodward |
| 1-Year Return | 60.40% | 62.76% | General Electric |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.55 | 6.87 | Woodward |
| Enterprise Value | $16.07B | $294.41B | General Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.69 | 7.08 | Woodward |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 27.22% | 37.89% | General Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $58 | $39 | Woodward |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $6.33 | $7.00 | General Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.30 | 1.45 | Woodward |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Woodward vs General Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward | -0.43% | -2.51% | -1.13% | 29.05% | 28.38% | 46.24% |
| General Electric | 1.10% | 0.35% | 9.40% | 29.58% | 32.51% | 61.35% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward | 60.40% | 144.20% | 196.47% | 421.55% | 798.93% | 1,671.29% |
| General Electric | 62.76% | 446.22% | 719.58% | 117.63% | 269.04% | 65.72% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Woodward vs General Electric
| Metric | WWD | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $15.58B | $285.66B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 627,967 | 4,722,280 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 581,219 | 7,240,603 |
| Last Close | $250.63 | $275.00 |
| 52 Week Range | $146.82 - $267.45 | $159.36 - $277.18 |
| % from 52W High | -6.29% | -0.79% |
| All-Time High | $267.45 (Jul 29, 2025) | $289.94 (Aug 28, 2000) |
| % from All-Time High | -6.29% | -5.15% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.21% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.06% | 0.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.19% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 40.10 | 103.37 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $41.16 | $18.04 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $7.89 | $10.81 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $379.74M | $6.56B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $202.26M | $5.10B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.51% | 0.51% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.34 | $1.20 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Woodward vs General Electric
| Metric | WWD | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 41.05 | 38.48 |
| Forward P/E | 44.27 | 51.41 |
| PEG Ratio | 44.27 | 51.41 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.55 | 6.87 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 6.31 | 14.93 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $15.58B | $285.66B |
| Enterprise Value | $16.07B | $294.41B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.69 | 7.08 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 29.24 | 28.36 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.30 | 1.45 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $41.16 | $18.04 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Woodward 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) | WWD | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $883.63M | $11.02B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $643.53M | $6.85B |
| Gross Profit | $240.10M | $4.18B |
| Research & Development | $37.23M | $359.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $119.03M | $2.10B |
| EBITDA | $162.65M | $2.90B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $132.96M | $2.39B |
| Income Tax | $24.01M | $388.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $108.95M | $2.02B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WWD | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $364.14M | $10.86B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.91B | $37.80B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $979.72M | $36.47B |
| Long-Term Debt | $510.05M | $17.00B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.34B | $19.35B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.39B | $83.73B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $33.32M | $17.62B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WWD | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $8.05M | $2.83B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-18.42M | $-312.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $59.41M | $1.92B |
| Debt Repayment | $-679.04M | $-1.20B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-44.02M | $-1.75B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WWD | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 636,695 | 15.61M |
| Short Ratio | 1.12 | 2.07 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 627,967 | 4,722,280 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 581,219 | 7,240,603 |
| Shares Outstanding | 59.17M | 1.07B |
| Float Shares | 59.79M | 1.06B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.92% | 0.80% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Woodward vs General Electric
| Metric | WWD | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.34 | $1.20 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.51% | 0.51% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.03 | $0.63 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.16% | 0.14% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.10 | $1.90 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 21, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 |