Common Stock Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Valuation ratios measure the quantity of an asset or flaw (e.g., earnings) associated with ownership of a specified claim (e.g., a share of ownership of the enterprise).
Current Valuation Ratios
General Electric Co., current price multiples
| General Electric Co. | Boeing Co. | Caterpillar Inc. | Cummins Inc. | Eaton Corp. plc | Honeywell International Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | Capital Goods | Industrials | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | |||||||||||||
| Current share price (P) | $159.19 | ||||||||||||
| No. shares of common stock outstanding | 1,094,606,676 | ||||||||||||
| Growth rate (g) | 1.64% | ||||||||||||
| Earnings per share (EPS) | $8.39 | ||||||||||||
| Next year expected EPS | $8.53 | ||||||||||||
| Operating profit per share | $5.01 | ||||||||||||
| Sales per share | $58.98 | ||||||||||||
| Book value per share (BVPS) | $25.01 | ||||||||||||
| Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples) | |||||||||||||
| Price to earnings (P/E) | 18.97 | — | 17.56 | 56.42 | 39.58 | 22.45 | 15.92 | 42.04 | 26.93 | 26.32 | |||
| Price to next year expected earnings | 18.66 | — | 14.34 | 48.38 | 37.15 | 19.36 | 10.09 | 41.19 | 26.50 | 26.20 | |||
| Price-earnings-growth (PEG) | 11.54 | — | 0.78 | 3.39 | 6.06 | 1.40 | 0.28 | 20.48 | 16.57 | 58.00 | |||
| Price to operating profit (P/OP) | 31.79 | — | 14.00 | 23.55 | 32.78 | 17.93 | 12.95 | 37.72 | 23.47 | 22.08 | |||
| Price to sales (P/S) | 2.70 | 1.30 | 2.84 | 1.22 | 5.49 | 3.47 | 1.63 | 1.95 | 2.28 | 2.17 | |||
| Price to book value (P/BV) | 6.36 | — | 9.31 | 4.69 | 6.69 | 8.01 | 16.12 | 2.25 | 7.12 | 7.03 | |||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).
If the company price multiple is lower then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company price multiple is higher then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively overvalued.
Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)
General Electric Co., historical price multiples
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/OP ratio | Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. | General Electric Co. P/OP ratio increased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
| P/S ratio | An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. | General Electric Co. P/S ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 but then increased from 2022 to 2023 exceeding 2021 level. |
| P/BV ratio | The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. | General Electric Co. P/BV ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 but then increased from 2022 to 2023 exceeding 2021 level. |
Price to Earnings (P/E)
General Electric Co., historical P/E calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 1,088,334,304 | 1,089,286,553 | 1,099,321,882 | 1,095,992,750 | 1,092,529,000 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareholders (in millions) | 9,186) | (64) | (6,757) | 5,230) | (5,439) | |
| Earnings per share (EPS)2 | 8.44 | -0.06 | -6.15 | 4.77 | -4.98 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 136.54 | 81.29 | 96.83 | 93.84 | 94.88 | |
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/E ratio4 | 16.18 | — | — | 19.67 | — | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/E Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 15.55 | 19.15 | 16.82 | 36.80 | 12.36 | |
| Cummins Inc. | 49.57 | 16.33 | 14.94 | 20.23 | 10.92 | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 35.88 | 27.93 | 27.77 | 37.46 | 18.06 | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 22.73 | 26.97 | 23.14 | 29.63 | 20.97 | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 15.35 | 20.48 | 16.70 | 13.44 | 19.87 | |
| RTX Corp. | 38.31 | 27.59 | 36.79 | — | 24.41 | |
| P/E Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 25.58 | 37.90 | 51.50 | 99.38 | 36.19 | |
| P/E Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 26.07 | 35.16 | 32.33 | 133.33 | 45.57 | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2023 Calculation
EPS = Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareholders ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 9,186,000,000 ÷ 1,088,334,304 = 8.44
3 Closing price as at the filing date of General Electric Co. Annual Report.
4 2023 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= 136.54 ÷ 8.44 = 16.18
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
General Electric Co., historical P/OP calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 1,088,334,304 | 1,089,286,553 | 1,099,321,882 | 1,095,992,750 | 1,092,529,000 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Operating earnings (in millions) | 5,482) | 4,454) | 6,096) | 4,012) | 11,237) | |
| Operating profit per share2 | 5.04 | 4.09 | 5.55 | 3.66 | 10.29 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 136.54 | 81.29 | 96.83 | 93.84 | 94.88 | |
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/OP ratio4 | 27.11 | 19.88 | 17.46 | 25.64 | 9.22 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/OP Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 12.40 | 16.25 | 15.87 | 24.23 | 9.08 | |
| Cummins Inc. | 20.69 | 11.99 | 11.76 | 15.95 | 9.14 | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 29.72 | 22.78 | 19.33 | 25.83 | 13.95 | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 18.15 | 20.84 | 20.68 | 24.86 | 18.81 | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 12.49 | 14.06 | 11.56 | 10.63 | 14.49 | |
| RTX Corp. | 34.37 | 26.48 | 28.68 | — | 15.07 | |
| P/OP Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 22.30 | 24.09 | 22.12 | 60.49 | 17.07 | |
| P/OP Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 21.87 | 19.98 | 21.27 | 46.07 | 18.93 | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2023 Calculation
Operating profit per share = Operating earnings ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 5,482,000,000 ÷ 1,088,334,304 = 5.04
3 Closing price as at the filing date of General Electric Co. Annual Report.
4 2023 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= 136.54 ÷ 5.04 = 27.11
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/OP ratio | Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. | General Electric Co. P/OP ratio increased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Price to Sales (P/S)
General Electric Co., historical P/S calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 1,088,334,304 | 1,089,286,553 | 1,099,321,882 | 1,095,992,750 | 1,092,529,000 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Sales of equipment and services (in millions) | 64,565) | 73,602) | 71,090) | 73,022) | 87,487) | |
| Sales per share2 | 59.32 | 67.57 | 64.67 | 66.63 | 80.08 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 136.54 | 81.29 | 96.83 | 93.84 | 94.88 | |
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/S ratio4 | 2.30 | 1.20 | 1.50 | 1.41 | 1.18 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/S Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | 1.66 | 1.90 | 1.87 | 1.96 | 2.34 | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 2.52 | 2.27 | 2.26 | 2.83 | 1.48 | |
| Cummins Inc. | 1.07 | 1.25 | 1.33 | 1.83 | 1.05 | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 4.98 | 3.31 | 3.03 | 2.96 | 1.87 | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 3.51 | 3.78 | 3.73 | 4.34 | 3.51 | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 1.57 | 1.78 | 1.57 | 1.40 | 2.07 | |
| RTX Corp. | 1.78 | 2.14 | 2.21 | 1.95 | 1.75 | |
| P/S Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 2.17 | 2.03 | 2.04 | 2.10 | 1.87 | |
| P/S Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 2.15 | 1.87 | 2.10 | 2.16 | 1.84 | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2023 Calculation
Sales per share = Sales of equipment and services ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 64,565,000,000 ÷ 1,088,334,304 = 59.32
3 Closing price as at the filing date of General Electric Co. Annual Report.
4 2023 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= 136.54 ÷ 59.32 = 2.30
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/S ratio | An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. | General Electric Co. P/S ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 but then increased from 2022 to 2023 exceeding 2021 level. |
Price to Book Value (P/BV)
General Electric Co., historical P/BV calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 1,088,334,304 | 1,089,286,553 | 1,099,321,882 | 1,095,992,750 | 1,092,529,000 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Total GE shareholders’ equity (in millions) | 27,378) | 36,366) | 40,310) | 35,552) | 28,316) | |
| Book value per share (BVPS)2 | 25.16 | 33.39 | 36.67 | 32.44 | 25.92 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 136.54 | 81.29 | 96.83 | 93.84 | 94.88 | |
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/BV ratio4 | 5.43 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 2.89 | 3.66 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/BV Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Boeing Co. | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 8.25 | 8.09 | 6.62 | 7.20 | 5.16 | |
| Cummins Inc. | 4.12 | 3.91 | 3.76 | 4.49 | 3.29 | |
| Eaton Corp. plc | 6.07 | 4.04 | 3.63 | 3.54 | 2.48 | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 8.11 | 8.02 | 6.91 | 8.07 | 6.97 | |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 15.54 | 12.67 | 9.62 | 15.27 | 39.60 | |
| RTX Corp. | 2.05 | 1.97 | 1.95 | 1.53 | 3.24 | |
| P/BV Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Capital Goods | 6.77 | 5.23 | 4.72 | 5.02 | 6.68 | |
| P/BV Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Industrials | 6.97 | 5.53 | 5.43 | 5.92 | 6.47 | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2023 Calculation
BVPS = Total GE shareholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 27,378,000,000 ÷ 1,088,334,304 = 25.16
3 Closing price as at the filing date of General Electric Co. Annual Report.
4 2023 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= 136.54 ÷ 25.16 = 5.43
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/BV ratio | The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. | General Electric Co. P/BV ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 but then increased from 2022 to 2023 exceeding 2021 level. |