ADBE vs GE: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Adobe Inc. and GE Aerospace β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-16.
Adobe Inc. Β· Technology
$248.16
+163.1% upside to fair value
High Conviction Grade B
VS
GE Aerospace Β· Industrials
$308.35
-44.2% upside to fair value
Grade D High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
ADBE has more upside to fair value (+163.1%). ADBE trades at a lower forward P/E (14.1x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric ADBE GE
Current Price $248.16 $308.35
Fair Value Estimate $653.00 $171.94
Upside to Fair Value +163.1% -44.2%
Market Cap $101.2B $325.2B
Forward P/E 14.1x 37.8x
EV / EBITDA β€” 27.9x
Price / Sales 4.1x 7.2x
Price / FCF 9.8x 45.2x
Revenue Growth YoY +3.3% +18.5%
Gross Margin 89.1% 36.8%
Operating Margin 36.6% 19.1%
Return on Equity 62.3% 46.6%
Dividend Yield β€” 0.44%
FCF Yield 10.2% 2.21%
Analyst Consensus Hold Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
ADBE β€” Adobe Inc.
Adobe Inc. develops industry-leading creative software, digital experience platforms, and publishing tools, powering digital content creation and marketing for professionals worldwide. The business excels with high gross margins above 89%, a sticky subscription model driving recurring revenue over $17B ARR, and dominant moats in digital media, though it faces intensifying AI competition and slowi…
GE β€” GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is the dominant pure-play aerospace engine company globally, operating through Commercial Engines and Services and Defense and Propulsion Technologies segments. The company delivered 18.5% revenue growth to $45.9 billion in 2025, driven by LEAP engine deliveries, a $190 billion backlog, and robust aftermarket services that generate majority profits. CEO Larry Culp has executed a rema…
Accumulation Zones
Metric ADBE GE
Zone Low $490.00 $128.96
Zone High $555.00 $146.15
In Buy Zone? Yes No
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