GE vs XOM: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of GE Aerospace and Exxon Mobil Corporation 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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Exxon Mobil Corporation Β· Energy
$152.30
-33.0% upside to fair value
Med Conviction Grade C+
QuantHub Verdict
XOM has more upside to fair value (-33.0%). XOM trades at a lower forward P/E (17.5x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric GE XOM
Current Price $308.35 $152.30
Fair Value Estimate $171.94 $102.00
Upside to Fair Value -44.2% -33.0%
Market Cap $325.2B $634.6B
Forward P/E 37.8x 17.5x
EV / EBITDA 27.9x 9.8x
Price / Sales 7.2x 2.0x
Price / FCF 45.2x 26.9x
Revenue Growth YoY +18.5% -4.5%
Gross Margin 36.8% 21.7%
Operating Margin 19.1% 10.5%
Return on Equity 46.6% 11.1%
Dividend Yield 0.44% 2.65%
FCF Yield 2.21% 3.72%
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…
XOM β€” Exxon Mobil Corporation
Exxon Mobil is a world-class integrated energy supermajor with unmatched Permian Basin scale following the Pioneer Natural Resources acquisition, a high-margin Guyana growth engine, and disciplined capital allocation. However, the stock remains significantly overvalued relative to its own 5-year history on every key metric. At $152, XOM trades at roughly 22x trailing earnings, 1.96x sales, and 27…
Accumulation Zones
Metric GE XOM
Zone Low $128.96 $77.00
Zone High $146.15 $92.00
In Buy Zone? No No
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