Head to head · SEC data as of October 27, 2026
GE Aerospace
71
Quality score · out of 100
Honeywell
70
Quality score · out of 100
On paper this one is nearly a draw: GE Aerospace scores 71 and Honeywell scores 70 out of 100 in our fundamental quality model. GE Aerospace wins on ROE (52% vs 31.5%), cash generation (FCF) (15.3% vs 2.6%) and less debt (0.91× vs 2.32×). Honeywell answers with revenue growth (2.6% vs -6.2%).
| Metric | GE Aerospace | Honeywell |
|---|---|---|
| Quality score (0-100) | 71 | 70 |
| Net margin | 17.3% | 18.7% |
| Gross margin | — | — |
| ROE | 52% | 31.5% |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 0.91× | 2.32× |
| FCF margin | 15.3% | 2.6% |
| Revenue growth (annualized) | -6.2% | 2.6% |
| Earnings growth (annualized) | 11.5% | 14.7% |
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GE Aerospace. After splitting into three, General Electric is now GE Aerospace: it focuses on making and servicing aircraft engines, both commercial and military. The big business isn't just selling the engine, but the maintenance and spare parts over decades of service life.
Honeywell. Honeywell is a diversified industrial conglomerate. It makes everything from systems for aircraft and factory automation to building controls and advanced materials. Much of its value lies in the software and services that go with its equipment.
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What this comparison doesn't tell you
The score measures business quality, not whether the stock is cheap or expensive: the better company can be the worse investment if you overpay. For the valuation verdict, enter each one's current price in the analyzer:
Who has the stronger fundamentals today, GE Aerospace or Honeywell?
They're practically tied: GE Aerospace and Honeywell score 71 and 70 out of 100 in the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data). The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.
Does that make GE Aerospace the better investment?
No. The score measures business quality, not valuation: an excellent company can trade at an excessive price and be a poor investment at that price. To find out whether it's cheap or expensive, enter its current quote in the StockSemáforo analyzer.
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Data: official SEC filings (EDGAR) · Recomputed on October 27, 2026
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