Side-by-side comparison
The Boeing vs General Dynamics
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 18.0x for The Boeing vs 23.8x for General Dynamics; P/S is 1.5x for The Boeing vs 1.8x for General Dynamics; revenue growth is 17.5% for The Boeing vs 9.7% for General Dynamics; operating margin is 10.3% for The Boeing vs 10.4% for General Dynamics.
What stands out
- The Boeing is cheaper on earnings: 18.0x P/E vs 23.8x for General Dynamics.
- General Dynamics carries less debt relative to equity: 0.23 vs 6.97 for The Boeing.
- General Dynamics's shares did better over the past year: +5.1% vs -10.7% for The Boeing.
- General Dynamics scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 62/100 vs 46/100 for The Boeing.
Key metrics
| Metric | BA | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $174.54 | $367.22 |
| Market cap | $138.31B | $99.23B |
| P/E | 18.0x (#1) | 23.8x (#2) |
| P/S | 1.5x (#1) | 1.8x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 17.5% (#1) | 9.7% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 10.3% (#2) | 10.4% (#1) |
| Net margin | 8.1% (#2) | 8.2% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 6.97 (#2) | 0.23 (#1) |
| 1-year return | -10.7% (#2) | +5.1% (#1) |
| Research score | 46/100 (#2) | 62/100 (#1) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- The Boeing Company (BA) — Aerospace & Defense
- General Dynamics Corporation (GD) — Aerospace & Defense