GE vs HD: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of GE Aerospace and The Home Depot, Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-11.
GE Aerospace Β· Industrials
$308.35
-44.2% upside to fair value
Grade D High Quality
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The Home Depot, Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$337.34
+12.1% upside to fair value
Med Conviction Grade B
QuantHub Verdict
HD has more upside to fair value (+12.1%). HD trades at a lower forward P/E (23.0x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric GE HD
Current Price $308.35 $337.34
Fair Value Estimate $171.94 $378.00
Upside to Fair Value -44.2% +12.1%
Market Cap $325.2B $336.0B
Forward P/E 37.8x 23.0x
EV / EBITDA 27.9x 18.1x
Price / Sales 7.2x 2.3x
Price / FCF 45.2x 29.7x
Revenue Growth YoY +18.5% +3.2%
Gross Margin 36.8% 33.3%
Operating Margin 19.1% 12.7%
Return on Equity 46.6% 110.5%
Dividend Yield 0.44% 2.44%
FCF Yield 2.21% 3.37%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
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…
HD β€” The Home Depot, Inc.
Home Depot remains the world's largest home improvement retailer with 2,350+ stores, dominant 52% market share, and a rapidly growing Pro contractor segment bolstered by the SRS Distribution acquisition. The stock has declined 21% from its $427 high to $337, but now trades at 2.28x P/S, near the 5-year median of 2.31x, and 26.5x P/E which is above the 5-year median of 23.5x. EPS declined 4.6% in …
Accumulation Zones
Metric GE HD
Zone Low $128.96 $285.00
Zone High $146.15 $320.00
In Buy Zone? No No
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