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

Should you buy Boeing stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Boeing with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Boeing include Tesla (TSLA), United Airlines (UAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), General Dynamics (GD), and GE Aerospace (GE).

How does Boeing compare to Tesla?

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

Boeing presently has a consensus price target of $264.42, suggesting a potential upside of 23.84%. Tesla has a consensus price target of $402.24, suggesting a potential upside of 31.23%. Given Tesla's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Tesla is more favorable than Boeing.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Tesla
4 Sell rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42

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 1.8, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

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%

In the previous week, Tesla had 175 more articles in the media than Boeing. MarketBeat recorded 296 mentions for Tesla and 121 mentions for Boeing. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Tesla's score of 0.14 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
60 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
14 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tesla
101 Very Positive mention(s)
43 Positive mention(s)
54 Neutral mention(s)
70 Negative mention(s)
26 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

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$89.46B1.89$2.24B$2.3192.43
Tesla$103.62B11.68$3.79B$1.08283.81

Summary

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

How does Boeing compare to United Airlines?

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

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
Boeing2.41% -346.82% -4.96%
United Airlines 5.56%19.05%3.72%

In the previous week, Boeing had 87 more articles in the media than United Airlines. MarketBeat recorded 121 mentions for Boeing and 34 mentions for United Airlines. United Airlines' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Boeing's score of 0.64 indicating that United Airlines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
60 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
14 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
United Airlines
21 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 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, United Airlines has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

United Airlines has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Boeing$89.46B1.89$2.24B$2.3192.43
United Airlines$62.90B0.63$3.35B$10.6911.43

64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.7% of United Airlines shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of United Airlines shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Boeing currently has a consensus target price of $264.42, indicating a potential upside of 23.84%. United Airlines has a consensus target price of $156.79, indicating a potential upside of 28.35%. Given United Airlines' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe United Airlines is more favorable than Boeing.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
United Airlines
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

Summary

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

How does Boeing compare to Delta Air Lines?

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

Boeing currently has a consensus target price of $264.42, suggesting a potential upside of 23.84%. Delta Air Lines has a consensus target price of $100.40, suggesting a potential upside of 14.28%. Given Boeing's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than Delta Air Lines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Delta Air Lines
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

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

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
Boeing2.41% -346.82% -4.96%
Delta Air Lines 5.79%17.52%4.32%

In the previous week, Boeing had 77 more articles in the media than Delta Air Lines. MarketBeat recorded 121 mentions for Boeing and 44 mentions for Delta Air Lines. Delta Air Lines' average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Boeing's score of 0.64 indicating that Delta Air Lines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
60 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
14 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Delta Air Lines
30 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Delta Air Lines has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Boeing$89.46B1.89$2.24B$2.3192.43
Delta Air Lines$68.29B0.85$5.01B$6.0314.57

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

Summary

Delta Air Lines beats Boeing on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to General Dynamics?

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

General Dynamics has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

General Dynamics has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
General Dynamics$54.86B1.88$4.21B$16.3923.33
Boeing$89.46B1.89$2.24B$2.3192.43

In the previous week, Boeing had 46 more articles in the media than General Dynamics. MarketBeat recorded 121 mentions for Boeing and 75 mentions for General Dynamics. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Boeing's score of 0.64 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
General Dynamics
51 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
60 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
14 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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
General Dynamics8.18% 17.43% 7.67%
Boeing 2.41%-346.82%-4.96%

86.1% of General Dynamics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of General Dynamics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

General Dynamics presently has a consensus price target of $406.32, indicating a potential upside of 6.27%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $264.42, indicating a potential upside of 23.84%. 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
General Dynamics
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

General Dynamics beats Boeing on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boeing compare to GE Aerospace?

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

In the previous week, Boeing had 63 more articles in the media than GE Aerospace. MarketBeat recorded 121 mentions for Boeing and 58 mentions for GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Boeing's score of 0.64 indicating that GE Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GE Aerospace
47 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
60 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
14 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

74.8% of GE Aerospace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of GE Aerospace shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned 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 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
GE Aerospace17.72% 40.56% 5.84%
Boeing 2.41%-346.82%-4.96%

GE Aerospace has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
GE Aerospace$50.64B7.37$8.70B$8.4942.39
Boeing$89.46B1.89$2.24B$2.3192.43

GE Aerospace presently has a consensus price target of $390.59, suggesting a potential upside of 8.53%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $264.42, suggesting a potential upside of 23.84%. Given Boeing's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than GE Aerospace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GE Aerospace
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

Summary

GE Aerospace beats Boeing on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BA vs. The Competition

MetricBoeingAEROSP/DEFENSE IndustryAerospace SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$168.34B$54.40B$32.18B$23.60B
Dividend YieldN/A1.15%0.87%4.19%
P/E Ratio92.2024.2543.0730.69
Price / Sales1.8973.3433.40158.16
Price / CashN/A18.4528.7931.18
Price / Book27.626.007.554.63
Net Income$2.24B$1.56B$905.67M$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.91%-1.18%-1.19%0.09%
1 Month Performance-1.22%-7.56%-7.72%1.00%
1 Year Performance-3.77%0.95%20.20%17.26%

Boeing Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BA
Boeing
3.9639 of 5 stars
$213.51
-3.3%
$264.42
+23.8%
-2.2%$168.34B$89.46B92.20182,000
TSLA
Tesla
4.7026 of 5 stars
$307.62
+3.1%
$402.24
+30.8%
-3.2%$1.22T$94.83B285.07134,785
UAL
United Airlines
4.7828 of 5 stars
$122.93
+2.9%
$156.79
+27.6%
+36.9%$39.92B$59.07B11.50113,200
DAL
Delta Air Lines
4.8781 of 5 stars
$88.34
+2.4%
$100.40
+13.7%
+65.4%$58.10B$63.36B14.65100,000
GD
General Dynamics
4.8677 of 5 stars
$380.22
-0.2%
$400.26
+5.3%
+22.8%$102.83B$52.55B23.93117,000

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