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BA vs. TSLA, UAL, DAL, GD, and GE

Should you buy Boeing stock or one of its competitors? Boeing's main competitors and comparable companies include Tesla (TSLA), United Airlines (UAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), General Dynamics (GD), and GE Aerospace (GE). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Boeing compare to Tesla?

Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

Boeing has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tesla has a beta of 1.84, meaning that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Tesla shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.9% of Tesla shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Tesla had 382 more articles in the media than Boeing. MarketBeat recorded 438 mentions for Tesla and 56 mentions for Boeing. Tesla's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Boeing's score of 0.58 indicating that Tesla is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
25 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tesla
215 Very Positive mention(s)
67 Positive mention(s)
78 Neutral mention(s)
58 Negative mention(s)
19 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Tesla has a net margin of 3.67% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.41%. Tesla's return on equity of 3.82% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boeing2.41% -346.82% -4.96%
Tesla 3.67%3.82%2.27%

Boeing currently has a consensus target price of $272.58, suggesting a potential upside of 31.02%. Tesla has a consensus target price of $401.74, suggesting a potential upside of 8.84%. Given Boeing's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than Tesla.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Tesla
4 Sell rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than Boeing. Boeing is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boeing$89.46B1.84$2.24B$2.3190.06
Tesla$103.62B14.07$3.79B$1.08341.76

Summary

Tesla beats Boeing on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to United Airlines?

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) and Boeing (NYSE:BA) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

United Airlines has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Boeing. United Airlines is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Airlines$62.90B0.55$3.35B$10.6910.03
Boeing$89.46B1.84$2.24B$2.3190.06

United Airlines has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Boeing had 41 more articles in the media than United Airlines. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for Boeing and 15 mentions for United Airlines. United Airlines' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Boeing's score of 0.58 indicating that United Airlines is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Airlines
11 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
25 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

United Airlines currently has a consensus target price of $157.74, suggesting a potential upside of 47.06%. Boeing has a consensus target price of $272.58, suggesting a potential upside of 31.02%. Given United Airlines' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe United Airlines is more favorable than Boeing.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Airlines
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Boeing
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

United Airlines has a net margin of 5.56% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.41%. United Airlines' return on equity of 19.05% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Airlines5.56% 19.05% 3.72%
Boeing 2.41%-346.82%-4.96%

69.7% of United Airlines shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of United Airlines shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

United Airlines beats Boeing on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to Delta Air Lines?

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and Boeing (NYSE:BA) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Delta Air Lines has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Boeing. Delta Air Lines is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Delta Air Lines$68.29B0.76$5.01B$6.0313.14
Boeing$89.46B1.84$2.24B$2.3190.06

In the previous week, Boeing had 38 more articles in the media than Delta Air Lines. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for Boeing and 18 mentions for Delta Air Lines. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Delta Air Lines' score of 0.52 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Delta Air Lines
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
25 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Delta Air Lines has a net margin of 5.79% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.41%. Delta Air Lines' return on equity of 17.52% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Delta Air Lines5.79% 17.52% 4.32%
Boeing 2.41%-346.82%-4.96%

Delta Air Lines has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Delta Air Lines presently has a consensus target price of $99.84, indicating a potential upside of 26.00%. Boeing has a consensus target price of $272.58, indicating a potential upside of 31.02%. Given Boeing's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than Delta Air Lines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Delta Air Lines
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Boeing
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

69.9% of Delta Air Lines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Delta Air Lines shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Delta Air Lines beats Boeing on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to General Dynamics?

Boeing (NYSE:BA) and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Boeing currently has a consensus price target of $272.58, suggesting a potential upside of 31.02%. General Dynamics has a consensus price target of $411.58, suggesting a potential upside of 16.68%. Given Boeing's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than General Dynamics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
General Dynamics
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68

In the previous week, Boeing had 35 more articles in the media than General Dynamics. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for Boeing and 21 mentions for General Dynamics. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Boeing's score of 0.58 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
25 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
General Dynamics
18 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Boeing has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, General Dynamics has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

General Dynamics has a net margin of 8.18% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.41%. General Dynamics' return on equity of 17.43% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boeing2.41% -346.82% -4.96%
General Dynamics 8.18%17.43%7.67%

General Dynamics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Boeing. General Dynamics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boeing$89.46B1.84$2.24B$2.3190.06
General Dynamics$52.55B1.82$4.21B$16.3921.52

64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.1% of General Dynamics shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of General Dynamics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

General Dynamics beats Boeing on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to GE Aerospace?

Boeing (NYSE:BA) and GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

GE Aerospace has a net margin of 17.72% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.41%. GE Aerospace's return on equity of 40.56% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boeing2.41% -346.82% -4.96%
GE Aerospace 17.72%40.56%5.84%

Boeing presently has a consensus target price of $272.58, indicating a potential upside of 31.02%. GE Aerospace has a consensus target price of $390.59, indicating a potential upside of 19.66%. Given Boeing's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Boeing is more favorable than GE Aerospace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
GE Aerospace
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.8% of GE Aerospace shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of GE Aerospace shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

GE Aerospace has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Boeing. GE Aerospace is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boeing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boeing$89.46B1.84$2.24B$2.3190.06
GE Aerospace$50.64B6.69$8.70B$8.4938.45

In the previous week, GE Aerospace had 7 more articles in the media than Boeing. MarketBeat recorded 63 mentions for GE Aerospace and 56 mentions for Boeing. GE Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Boeing's score of 0.58 indicating that GE Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
25 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GE Aerospace
38 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Boeing has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GE Aerospace has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

GE Aerospace beats Boeing on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BA vs. The Competition

MetricBoeingAerospace & Defense IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$164.37B$20.69B$10.31B$23.29B
Dividend YieldN/A1.67%97.04%3.73%
P/E Ratio90.0337.4525.6728.75
Price / Sales1.8432.51485.0995.86
Price / CashN/A27.2524.2533.53
Price / Book29.987.504.854.76
Net Income$2.24B$562.41M$612.20M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.27%-0.70%0.14%-0.84%
1 Month Performance-11.27%-9.78%-2.81%-2.18%
1 Year Performance-9.34%8.82%8.90%11.79%

Boeing Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BA
Boeing
3.5059 of 5 stars
$207.55
-1.5%
$272.58
+31.3%
-8.7%$164.03B$89.46B89.84182,000
TSLA
Tesla
3.0483 of 5 stars
$382.77
+7.2%
$401.74
+5.0%
+6.3%$1.51T$94.83B354.21134,785
UAL
United Airlines
4.9241 of 5 stars
$108.75
+0.4%
$157.74
+45.0%
+0.4%$35.31B$59.07B10.18113,200
DAL
Delta Air Lines
4.9529 of 5 stars
$78.44
+0.4%
$99.84
+27.3%
+27.9%$51.59B$63.36B13.01100,000
GD
General Dynamics
4.8218 of 5 stars
$365.55
+0.4%
$410.89
+12.4%
+10.6%$98.88B$52.55B22.30117,000

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