Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Quarterly Data
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
GE Aerospace, profitability ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
- Gross Profit Margin
- The gross profit margin demonstrates a consistent upward trend starting from 17.26% in March 2021, increasing steadily to reach 31.98% by June 2025. This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to manage production costs relative to revenue over the analyzed period.
- Operating Profit Margin
- Operating profit margin fluctuates in the early periods with values around 5.49% to 7.86% in 2021. From 2022 onwards, there is a notable upward trajectory, reaching 25.57% by June 2025, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency and possibly better control over operating expenses.
- Net Profit Margin
- The net profit margin shows significant volatility at the start, with negative figures between -9.17% and -0.06% during much of 2020 and 2021, indicating losses at the net level. However, from early 2022 forward, the company shifts to positive net profitability with an upward trend peaking at 20.43% by June 2025. This pattern suggests recovery and substantial improvement in overall profitability.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- The return on equity follows a pattern similar to the net profit margin, with negative returns through 2020 and much of 2021, bottoming at approximately -18.56% in December 2021. A sharp recovery ensues beginning in early 2022, culminating in a high of 40.54% by mid-2025, suggesting increasing shareholder value creation and efficient use of equity capital over time.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- The ROA figures show initial small negative returns during 2020 and 2021, consistent with operating losses observed in that period. From 2022 onwards, the return on assets steadily improves, reaching 6.19% by June 2025. This upward trend indicates improving effectiveness of asset utilization to generate profit as the company recovers and grows.
Return on Sales
Return on Investment
Gross Profit Margin
GE Aerospace, gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit from sales | 3,304) | 3,005) | 3,118) | 2,717) | 2,648) | 2,330) | 4,119) | 3,600) | 3,489) | 2,965) | 5,545) | 4,067) | 4,636) | 3,819) | 5,153) | 4,411) | 3,852) | 3,778) | 5,905) | 2,601) | 977) | 3,118) | |||||||
| Sales of equipment and services | 10,150) | 9,000) | 9,879) | 8,943) | 8,223) | 8,076) | 18,516) | 16,504) | 15,851) | 13,694) | 21,012) | 18,438) | 17,880) | 16,272) | 19,491) | 17,813) | 17,470) | 16,316) | 20,272) | 17,876) | 16,060) | 18,814) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 31.98% | 31.87% | 30.79% | 27.00% | 24.74% | 22.97% | 21.95% | 23.26% | 23.29% | 24.24% | 24.55% | 24.52% | 25.22% | 24.26% | 24.19% | 24.97% | 22.43% | 18.80% | 17.26% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | -0.32% | -2.09% | -2.99% | 3.13% | 9.47% | 10.04% | 9.93% | 9.09% | 6.65% | 7.20% | 5.26% | -1.41% | 2.74% | 3.20% | 4.84% | -0.25% | -1.35% | -7.82% | -9.78% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | 32.64% | 33.92% | 34.49% | 34.33% | 34.29% | 33.59% | 33.04% | 31.71% | 30.44% | 28.74% | 26.91% | 26.14% | 25.52% | 25.71% | 26.30% | 27.08% | 26.83% | 25.98% | 25.47% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | 38.16% | 38.45% | 38.20% | 37.83% | 37.53% | 37.06% | 36.36% | 35.54% | 34.51% | 33.64% | 33.19% | 32.83% | 32.55% | 32.36% | 32.28% | 32.14% | 32.23% | 30.80% | 30.52% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | 38.08% | 38.06% | 38.09% | 37.60% | 37.56% | 37.46% | 37.28% | 38.03% | 37.79% | 37.36% | 36.99% | 35.56% | 34.22% | 32.95% | 31.98% | 32.34% | 32.06% | 31.52% | 32.07% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 8.16% | 10.11% | 9.75% | 11.97% | 11.91% | 12.10% | 12.55% | 12.54% | 12.70% | 12.74% | 12.56% | 12.99% | 13.39% | 13.36% | 13.52% | 13.34% | 13.00% | 13.26% | 13.23% | — | — | — | |||||||
| RTX Corp. | 20.05% | 19.53% | 19.09% | 19.21% | 16.38% | 17.01% | 17.54% | 17.36% | 20.43% | 20.53% | 20.38% | 20.49% | 20.17% | 19.94% | 19.40% | 17.59% | 15.79% | 13.98% | 15.08% | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100
× (Gross profit from salesQ2 2025
+ Gross profit from salesQ1 2025
+ Gross profit from salesQ4 2024
+ Gross profit from salesQ3 2024)
÷ (Sales of equipment and servicesQ2 2025
+ Sales of equipment and servicesQ1 2025
+ Sales of equipment and servicesQ4 2024
+ Sales of equipment and servicesQ3 2024)
= 100 × (3,304 + 3,005 + 3,118 + 2,717)
÷ (10,150 + 9,000 + 9,879 + 8,943)
= 31.98%
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The analysis of the quarterly financial metrics reveals several notable trends in sales, gross profit, and profitability ratios over the observed periods.
- Sales of Equipment and Services
- Sales demonstrate a fluctuating but generally stable trend with certain periods of volatility. Initial quarters (2020-2021) show lower sales figures compared to subsequent years, likely reflecting external economic or sector-specific influences. From 2023 onwards, there is a discernible decline in reported sales in the early quarters, followed by a mild recovery in the latter quarters, particularly from 2024 where sales stabilize near a level slightly above 9,000 million US dollars. This pattern suggests possible cyclicality or the impact of market conditions affecting demand and revenue streams.
- Gross Profit from Sales
- Gross profit exhibits marked volatility with sharp dips and rebounds across quarters. Notably, early 2020 figures start relatively strong but drop significantly in the middle quarters before rebounding towards the end of the year. Periods in 2022 show alternating decreases and increases, indicating operational or market challenges impacting profitability. From 2023, gross profit figures generally align with the sales trends, displaying declines early in the year and recovery in subsequent quarters. The profit levels maintain a moderate upward trajectory into 2025, suggesting improving efficiency or margin management.
- Gross Profit Margin (%)
- The gross profit margin presents a consistent, upward trend from 2020 through 2025, starting near 17% and climbing steadily to nearly 32% by the last reported quarter. This improvement implies enhanced cost control, pricing strategies, or a favorable sales mix resulting in higher profitability despite fluctuating sales volumes. The margin gains appear progressive quarter over quarter, indicating sustained operational improvements over the longer term.
Overall, the data indicates that while sales experienced some variability and occasional declines, the company managed to improve its gross profit margin substantially, suggesting efforts to optimize cost structures or product profitability were effective. The divergence between sales fluctuations and steadily rising margins highlights a potential strategic focus on sustainable margin improvement irrespective of absolute sales volumes. This could reflect adjustment to market conditions or internal efficiency gains.
Operating Profit Margin
GE Aerospace, operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 2,750) | 2,653) | 2,424) | 1,881) | 2,220) | 1,654) | 1,633) | 1,573) | 1,297) | 979) | 1,569) | 932) | 1,778) | 175) | 2,197) | 1,653) | 1,168) | 1,078) | 1,747) | 915) | (412) | 1,762) | |||||||
| Sales of equipment and services | 10,150) | 9,000) | 9,879) | 8,943) | 8,223) | 8,076) | 18,516) | 16,504) | 15,851) | 13,694) | 21,012) | 18,438) | 17,880) | 16,272) | 19,491) | 17,813) | 17,470) | 16,316) | 20,272) | 17,876) | 16,060) | 18,814) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | 25.57% | 25.46% | 23.29% | 16.88% | 13.80% | 10.44% | 8.49% | 8.08% | 6.92% | 7.40% | 6.05% | 7.05% | 8.12% | 7.31% | 8.58% | 7.86% | 6.82% | 4.72% | 5.49% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | -12.27% | -14.63% | -16.10% | -9.08% | -2.31% | -0.93% | -0.99% | -1.86% | -4.62% | -3.58% | -5.33% | -11.99% | -6.98% | -6.53% | -4.66% | -10.80% | -12.18% | -20.36% | -21.95% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | 19.31% | 20.29% | 21.30% | 21.33% | 21.55% | 21.58% | 20.30% | 18.13% | 16.97% | 14.94% | 13.97% | 14.56% | 13.81% | 13.87% | 14.27% | 14.56% | 13.82% | 12.32% | 11.67% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | 18.82% | 19.08% | 18.62% | 18.23% | 17.96% | 17.28% | 16.75% | 16.28% | 15.48% | 14.85% | 14.55% | 13.90% | 16.33% | 15.97% | 15.69% | 15.50% | 12.54% | 10.81% | 11.45% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | 19.22% | 19.26% | 19.33% | 19.23% | 19.68% | 19.65% | 19.32% | 20.09% | 19.73% | 19.05% | 18.12% | 17.55% | 17.31% | 17.37% | 18.03% | 18.36% | 17.95% | 16.90% | 17.45% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 8.29% | 10.24% | 9.87% | 12.08% | 11.98% | 12.20% | 12.59% | 12.57% | 12.80% | 12.78% | 12.65% | 13.15% | 13.47% | 13.50% | 13.61% | 13.50% | 13.19% | 13.19% | 13.22% | — | — | — | |||||||
| RTX Corp. | 9.95% | 8.20% | 8.10% | 7.94% | 3.94% | 5.32% | 5.17% | 4.79% | 8.63% | 8.73% | 8.07% | 7.93% | 7.81% | 7.75% | 7.70% | 5.93% | 4.61% | -3.59% | -3.34% | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100
× (Operating income (loss)Q2 2025
+ Operating income (loss)Q1 2025
+ Operating income (loss)Q4 2024
+ Operating income (loss)Q3 2024)
÷ (Sales of equipment and servicesQ2 2025
+ Sales of equipment and servicesQ1 2025
+ Sales of equipment and servicesQ4 2024
+ Sales of equipment and servicesQ3 2024)
= 100 × (2,750 + 2,653 + 2,424 + 1,881)
÷ (10,150 + 9,000 + 9,879 + 8,943)
= 25.57%
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The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several key trends and fluctuations over the reported periods.
- Operating Income (Loss)
- The operating income shows significant volatility initially, with a notable loss recorded in the second quarter of 2020. Subsequently, there is a recovery and general upward trend from the third quarter of 2020 onward, with income reaching progressively higher levels. From early 2023, operating income is consistently positive and demonstrates growth, peaking towards the end of 2025. This suggests an improving operational efficiency and profitability over the examined timeframe.
- Sales of Equipment and Services
- Sales figures exhibit fluctuations, with declines observed around the first half of 2020, likely impacted by external factors during that period. Recovery is evident starting in the latter half of 2020 and continues into early 2023. However, a sharp decline in sales occurs again in 2024, especially noteworthy in the first three quarters, before a slight uptick towards the end of 2025. This indicates some volatility in market demand or operational challenges affecting sales volumes.
- Operating Profit Margin
- The operating profit margin data begins to be reported in late 2020 and shows a consistent and marked improvement over time. Starting from values just above 5%, the margin steadily increases, reaching above 25% by the end of the forecasted period in 2025. This trend reflects enhanced operational efficiencies, cost management, and possibly higher-margin sales, contributing to stronger profitability despite the variability in sales volume.
Overall, the financial metrics suggest that profitability, as measured by operating income and margins, has improved significantly despite some instability in sales figures. The increasing operating profit margin underscores better cost control or more profitable sales mix, which compensates for the sales volatility observed, especially in the more recent quarters.
Net Profit Margin
GE Aerospace, net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to the Company | 2,028) | 1,978) | 1,899) | 1,852) | 1,266) | 1,539) | 1,592) | 348) | 35) | 7,506) | 2,222) | (165) | (790) | (1,042) | (3,844) | 1,257) | (1,131) | (2,802) | 2,636) | (1,144) | (1,987) | 6,199) | |||||||
| Sales of equipment and services | 10,150) | 9,000) | 9,879) | 8,943) | 8,223) | 8,076) | 18,516) | 16,504) | 15,851) | 13,694) | 21,012) | 18,438) | 17,880) | 16,272) | 19,491) | 17,813) | 17,470) | 16,316) | 20,272) | 17,876) | 16,060) | 18,814) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 20.43% | 19.41% | 18.67% | 14.28% | 9.25% | 5.96% | 14.68% | 15.08% | 13.91% | 12.35% | 0.31% | -8.10% | -6.18% | -6.70% | -9.17% | -0.06% | -3.39% | -4.68% | 7.81% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | -14.18% | -16.58% | -17.77% | -10.88% | -4.68% | -2.81% | -2.86% | -3.74% | -6.08% | -5.86% | -7.41% | -13.75% | -8.69% | -8.00% | -6.75% | -13.50% | -14.30% | -20.87% | -20.42% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | 15.83% | 16.63% | 17.59% | 17.15% | 17.46% | 17.65% | 16.18% | 14.35% | 13.53% | 12.10% | 11.85% | 13.70% | 13.19% | 13.02% | 13.47% | 11.28% | 10.17% | 8.53% | 7.68% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | 15.11% | 15.55% | 15.25% | 15.31% | 15.12% | 14.38% | 13.87% | 13.24% | 12.30% | 12.00% | 11.86% | 11.36% | 11.70% | 11.21% | 10.92% | 10.60% | 9.86% | 8.05% | 7.90% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | 14.30% | 14.51% | 14.82% | 15.01% | 15.49% | 15.52% | 15.43% | 14.87% | 15.08% | 14.54% | 14.00% | 15.38% | 14.74% | 15.30% | 16.11% | 15.80% | 14.65% | 14.17% | 14.64% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 5.85% | 7.66% | 7.51% | 9.36% | 9.48% | 9.73% | 10.24% | 10.29% | 10.48% | 8.60% | 8.69% | 9.07% | 7.33% | 9.45% | 9.42% | 9.13% | 10.69% | 10.53% | 10.45% | — | — | — | |||||||
| RTX Corp. | 7.35% | 5.63% | 5.91% | 5.97% | 3.12% | 4.90% | 4.64% | 4.76% | 7.88% | 8.08% | 7.75% | 6.76% | 6.84% | 6.47% | 6.00% | 5.20% | 3.51% | -4.44% | -6.22% | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100
× (Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ2 2025
+ Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ1 2025
+ Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ4 2024
+ Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ3 2024)
÷ (Sales of equipment and servicesQ2 2025
+ Sales of equipment and servicesQ1 2025
+ Sales of equipment and servicesQ4 2024
+ Sales of equipment and servicesQ3 2024)
= 100 × (2,028 + 1,978 + 1,899 + 1,852)
÷ (10,150 + 9,000 + 9,879 + 8,943)
= 20.43%
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The financial performance over the reviewed quarters exhibits notable volatility and evolving trends across several key metrics.
- Net Income (Loss) Attributable to the Company
- The net income shows considerable fluctuations, starting with a solid profit of 6,199 million USD in March 2020, followed by significant losses in the subsequent two quarters of that year. The volatility continues through 2021 and into early 2022, with substantial losses recorded as well as modest recoveries. From late 2022 onward, the company demonstrates a recovery trajectory, culminating in consistent profitable quarters throughout 2023 and into 2025. While there are variations in the magnitude of quarterly net income, the general trend post-2022 is upward, reflecting improved profitability and stabilization.
- Sales of Equipment and Services
- Sales figures oscillate through the periods without a clear upward or downward linear trajectory. Notably, sales experienced a peak in December 2020 at over 20,000 million USD, followed by a decline in early 2021. There is another surge in sales during the last quarter of 2022, which is not sustained as the sales dip again in 2023 with the lowest figures in the first quarter of 2023. Mid to late 2024 periods show relatively lower sales figures, but with a mild incremental recovery by mid-2025. The data suggest sales are affected by external or operational factors, causing irregular fluctuations.
- Net Profit Margin
- The net profit margin data, available from late 2020 onward, initially reveals negative margins from late 2020 through 2022, indicating periods of unprofitable operations. The margin gradually improves starting in the last quarter of 2022, moving into consistent positive territory throughout 2023 and beyond. By 2025, profit margins reach higher double-digit percentages, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency or favorable market conditions contributing to increased profitability relative to sales.
Overall, the company faced significant financial challenges marked by losses in the early part of the period under review. The recovery phase evident from late 2022 onwards is characterized by improving net income and profit margins, although sales levels remain somewhat volatile. The improvement in profitability ratios suggests better cost control or product mix adjustments. Continuous monitoring of sales stability will be critical as the company consolidates its gains in net income and margin expansions.
Return on Equity (ROE)
GE Aerospace, ROE calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to the Company | 2,028) | 1,978) | 1,899) | 1,852) | 1,266) | 1,539) | 1,592) | 348) | 35) | 7,506) | 2,222) | (165) | (790) | (1,042) | (3,844) | 1,257) | (1,131) | (2,802) | 2,636) | (1,144) | (1,987) | 6,199) | |||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | 19,135) | 19,251) | 19,342) | 18,874) | 18,598) | 29,855) | 27,378) | 28,665) | 31,194) | 31,652) | 36,366) | 31,475) | 34,649) | 39,005) | 40,310) | 37,477) | 33,487) | 33,585) | 35,552) | 33,269) | 33,674) | 35,284) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE1 | 40.54% | 36.34% | 33.90% | 33.11% | 25.51% | 11.77% | 34.63% | 35.27% | 30.77% | 27.72% | 0.62% | -18.56% | -12.75% | -12.20% | -16.17% | -0.11% | -7.29% | -9.82% | 16.04% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | 50.57% | 55.01% | 55.37% | 55.04% | 64.26% | 63.77% | 53.02% | 44.48% | 45.85% | 39.18% | 42.25% | 47.28% | 42.96% | 38.07% | 39.37% | 30.90% | 26.09% | 20.73% | 19.56% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | 21.10% | 21.27% | 20.52% | 19.71% | 18.99% | 17.63% | 16.90% | 16.29% | 15.10% | 14.72% | 14.45% | 14.26% | 14.12% | 13.35% | 13.06% | 12.95% | 12.23% | 9.54% | 9.44% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | 35.52% | 32.59% | 30.64% | 32.65% | 34.13% | 34.81% | 35.68% | 31.42% | 31.52% | 30.89% | 29.74% | 30.36% | 28.96% | 28.58% | 29.85% | 30.67% | 27.73% | 25.71% | 27.23% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 78.82% | 82.34% | 84.26% | 92.71% | 109.09% | 101.89% | 101.24% | 75.11% | 76.41% | 58.97% | 61.86% | 49.05% | 41.16% | 62.10% | 57.62% | 62.90% | 109.51% | 110.16% | 113.60% | — | — | — | |||||||
| RTX Corp. | 9.85% | 7.48% | 7.94% | 7.72% | 3.83% | 5.75% | 5.34% | 4.59% | 7.67% | 7.61% | 7.16% | 6.36% | 6.34% | 5.79% | 5.29% | 4.65% | 3.07% | -3.74% | -4.88% | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
ROE = 100
× (Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ2 2025
+ Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ1 2025
+ Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ4 2024
+ Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ3 2024)
÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 100 × (2,028 + 1,978 + 1,899 + 1,852)
÷ 19,135 = 40.54%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several notable trends in profitability, equity, and return on equity over the observed periods.
- Net Income (Loss) Attributable to the Company
- The net income figures show significant volatility. Initially, there is a strong positive net income of 6,199 million US dollars in the first quarter of 2020, followed by consistent losses in the subsequent quarters through mid-2021, reaching a low of -3,844 million in December 2021. Starting in early 2022, the company demonstrates a recovery trend with net income turning positive and progressively increasing, highlighted by substantial gains in March 2023 (7,506 million US dollars) and fluctuating yet generally positive results thereafter, culminating in a steady profit trend with values around 2,000 million US dollars by mid-2025. This indicates a turnaround from losses toward sustained profitability in recent periods.
- Shareholders’ Equity
- Shareholders’ equity displays a declining trend over the period. Beginning at approximately 35,284 million US dollars in March 2020, the equity generally trends downward with some fluctuations. After declining below 31,000 million US dollars in late 2022 and early 2023, it reaches a significant trough around 18,000 to 19,000 million US dollars in 2024 and mid-2025. This contraction could reflect the impact of losses earlier in the timeline or other equity-related activities such as dividends or share repurchases. The overall decrease signals a contraction in the company’s net asset base during the period under review.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- ROE data, available from early 2021, exhibits considerable variability echoing the net income trend. Initially, ROE is negative, with lows near -18.56% in late 2021, reflecting loss periods. Starting in early 2022, the measure turns slightly positive and improves markedly from 2023 onwards. There is a peak of 40.54% by mid-2025, suggesting enhanced profitability relative to shareholders' equity over time. The positive ROE trend confirms increasing efficiency in generating returns on the equity base despite the declining equity value.
In summary, the financial indicators depict a company that struggled with significant losses and shrinking equity in the early period but has transitioned toward consistent profitability and stronger returns on equity more recently. The decline in shareholders' equity alongside rising ROE and net income suggests possible structural or financial adjustments occurring during the timeline, which may warrant further qualitative investigation.
Return on Assets (ROA)
GE Aerospace, ROA calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to the Company | 2,028) | 1,978) | 1,899) | 1,852) | 1,266) | 1,539) | 1,592) | 348) | 35) | 7,506) | 2,222) | (165) | (790) | (1,042) | (3,844) | 1,257) | (1,131) | (2,802) | 2,636) | (1,144) | (1,987) | 6,199) | |||||||
| Total assets | 125,256) | 124,123) | 123,140) | 126,698) | 123,190) | 163,942) | 163,045) | 156,662) | 163,006) | 164,472) | 187,788) | 180,877) | 185,540) | 191,961) | 198,874) | 237,133) | 237,559) | 245,164) | 253,452) | 254,315) | 256,487) | 262,021) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA1 | 6.19% | 5.64% | 5.32% | 4.93% | 3.85% | 2.14% | 5.81% | 6.45% | 5.89% | 5.33% | 0.12% | -3.23% | -2.38% | -2.48% | -3.28% | -0.02% | -1.03% | -1.34% | 2.25% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | -6.89% | -7.36% | -7.56% | -5.79% | -2.41% | -1.60% | -1.62% | -2.11% | -3.32% | -3.03% | -3.60% | -6.14% | -3.90% | -3.60% | -3.03% | -5.77% | -5.92% | -7.85% | -7.80% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | 10.45% | 11.70% | 12.30% | 12.38% | 13.21% | 13.43% | 11.81% | 10.50% | 9.79% | 8.50% | 8.18% | 9.11% | 8.33% | 7.90% | 7.84% | 6.37% | 5.37% | 4.26% | 3.83% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | 9.69% | 10.04% | 9.89% | 9.60% | 9.27% | 8.83% | 8.37% | 8.03% | 7.37% | 7.23% | 7.03% | 6.67% | 6.58% | 6.30% | 6.30% | 6.06% | 5.12% | 4.20% | 4.43% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | 7.29% | 7.57% | 7.59% | 7.73% | 8.34% | 8.72% | 9.20% | 8.83% | 8.75% | 8.73% | 7.97% | 8.92% | 8.16% | 8.29% | 8.60% | 8.53% | 7.78% | 7.28% | 7.40% | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 7.14% | 9.71% | 9.59% | 12.02% | 12.23% | 12.33% | 13.19% | 12.29% | 12.39% | 10.41% | 10.84% | 11.28% | 9.09% | 12.06% | 12.41% | 11.69% | 13.71% | 13.52% | 13.47% | — | — | — | |||||||
| RTX Corp. | 3.68% | 2.79% | 2.93% | 2.86% | 1.40% | 2.17% | 1.97% | 1.96% | 3.43% | 3.43% | 3.27% | 2.82% | 2.81% | 2.63% | 2.39% | 2.09% | 1.37% | -1.67% | -2.17% | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
1 Q2 2025 Calculation
ROA = 100
× (Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ2 2025
+ Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ1 2025
+ Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ4 2024
+ Net income (loss) attributable to the CompanyQ3 2024)
÷ Total assets
= 100 × (2,028 + 1,978 + 1,899 + 1,852)
÷ 125,256 = 6.19%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data reveals significant fluctuations in net income over the observed quarters. Initially, net income showed a strong positive figure, followed by substantial losses throughout 2020 and the first half of 2021. From mid-2021, the net income began to recover, showing positive growth with occasional volatility. By late 2022 and into 2023, net income increased notably, reaching substantial positive peaks around the first quarter of 2023. The trend from 2023 through 2025 indicates stability with consistent positive net income, gradually increasing toward the end of the period.
Total assets demonstrated a general declining trend from early 2020 through mid-2023, dropping from over 262 billion US dollars to around 156 billion US dollars. Following this period, asset levels fluctuated but generally stabilized around 123 to 125 billion US dollars from late 2023 onwards, indicating a marked reduction compared to the starting point in 2020.
The Return on Assets (ROA) displayed negative values through much of 2020 and early 2021, reflecting the losses during that time. Starting around mid-2021, ROA turned positive and showed a consistent upward trajectory, peaking in early 2023 with values above 6%. Subsequently, ROA remained positive and demonstrated moderate fluctuations, maintaining levels mostly between 2% and 6% through 2025. This suggests an improving efficiency in asset utilization to generate profit following the initial downturn.
- Net Income (Loss) Attributable to the Company
- Experienced sharp losses during 2020 and early 2021, with recovery beginning mid-2021 and strong positive gains throughout 2023 and beyond, indicating improved profitability and reduced volatility over time.
- Total Assets
- Displayed a clear downward trend from 2020 to 2023, settling at a lower but stable level thereafter, suggesting asset base reduction possibly due to divestitures, depreciation, or restructuring efforts.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- Negative in the early periods reflecting losses, ROA turned positive around mid-2021 and steadily increased, indicating enhanced asset efficiency and profitability from that point forward, maintaining moderate to strong returns through 2025.