GE vs KO: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of GE Aerospace and The Coca-Cola Company β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-07-17.
GE Aerospace Β· Industrials
$360.35
-25.9% upside to fair value
Grade D High Quality
VS
The Coca-Cola Company Β· Consumer Defensive
$84.92
-10.2% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
KO has more upside to fair value (-10.2%). KO trades at a lower forward P/E (26.6x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric GE KO
Current Price $360.35 $84.92
Fair Value Estimate $267.03 $76.30
Upside to Fair Value -25.9% -10.2%
Market Cap $376.5B $365.4B
Forward P/E 42.3x 26.6x
EV / EBITDA 33.4x 20.7x
Price / Sales 7.8x 7.4x
Price / FCF 50.5x 29.1x
Revenue Growth YoY +21.1% +12.1%
Gross Margin 36.1% 61.7%
Operating Margin 21.0% 29.3%
Return on Equity 46.2% 43.6%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 1.98% 3.44%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
GE β€” GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace operates in the Industrials sector within the Aerospace & Defense industry, delivering high-quality aerospace products and services. The business demonstrates strong fundamentals with a high return on equity of 46.2%, robust revenue growth of 21.1% in the most recent quarter, and solid earnings growth of 16.9% in the same period. Margins are healthy, with a gross margin of 36.1%, ope…
KO β€” The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is a leading global beverage company specializing in non-alcoholic drinks with a durable competitive moat driven by its strong brand and extensive distribution network. The business quality is high, evidenced by a 43.6% return on equity, robust gross margin of 61.7%, and solid revenue and earnings growth of 12.1% and 17.8% respectively in the most recent quarter. Despite the…
Accumulation Zones
Metric GE KO
Zone Low $200.27 $57.22
Zone High $226.98 $64.85
In Buy Zone? No No
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