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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?

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

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
Tesla3.67% 3.82% 2.27%
Boeing 2.41%-346.82%-4.96%

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
Tesla$94.83B14.70$3.79B$1.08326.70
Boeing$89.46B1.66$2.24B$2.3181.38

Tesla has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its stock price is 84% more 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.

Tesla currently has a consensus target price of $410.98, suggesting a potential upside of 16.48%. Boeing has a consensus target price of $270.95, suggesting a potential upside of 44.13%. Given Boeing's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Boeing is more favorable than Tesla.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesla
5 Sell rating(s)
20 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Boeing
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

66.2% of Tesla shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Tesla had 110 more articles in the media than Boeing. MarketBeat recorded 211 mentions for Tesla and 101 mentions for Boeing. Tesla's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Boeing's score of 0.34 indicating that Tesla is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesla
63 Very Positive mention(s)
48 Positive mention(s)
59 Neutral mention(s)
27 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Boeing
28 Very Positive mention(s)
23 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Tesla beats Boeing on 13 of the 17 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 superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

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%

In the previous week, Boeing had 88 more articles in the media than United Airlines. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Boeing and 13 mentions for United Airlines. United Airlines' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Boeing's score of 0.34 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
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
28 Very Positive mention(s)
23 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

United Airlines presently has a consensus price target of $159.19, suggesting a potential upside of 41.31%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $270.95, suggesting a potential upside of 44.13%. Given Boeing's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Boeing is more favorable than United Airlines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Airlines
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Boeing
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

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$59.07B0.62$3.35B$10.6910.54
Boeing$89.46B1.66$2.24B$2.3181.38

United Airlines has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% 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.

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 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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

United Airlines beats Boeing on 11 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, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

Delta Air Lines has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its stock price is 29% 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.

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$63.36B0.88$5.01B$6.0314.07
Boeing$89.46B1.66$2.24B$2.3181.38

Delta Air Lines presently has a consensus price target of $100.40, suggesting a potential upside of 18.30%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $270.95, suggesting a potential upside of 44.13%. Given Boeing's higher probable 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)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

In the previous week, Boeing had 82 more articles in the media than Delta Air Lines. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Boeing and 19 mentions for Delta Air Lines. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Delta Air Lines' score of 0.27 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
2 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Boeing
28 Very Positive mention(s)
23 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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%

69.9% of Delta Air Lines shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Delta Air Lines shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned 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.

Summary

Delta Air Lines beats Boeing on 10 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 industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Boeing had 81 more articles in the media than General Dynamics. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Boeing and 20 mentions for General Dynamics. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Boeing's score of 0.34 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
13 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
28 Very Positive mention(s)
23 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing 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.

General Dynamics presently has a consensus target price of $410.84, indicating a potential upside of 23.55%. Boeing has a consensus target price of $270.95, indicating a potential upside of 44.13%. 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)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68
Boeing
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

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%

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$52.55B1.71$4.21B$16.3920.29
Boeing$89.46B1.66$2.24B$2.3181.38

General Dynamics has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less 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

General Dynamics beats Boeing on 10 of the 16 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 industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and earnings.

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$45.86B7.20$8.70B$8.4937.51
Boeing$89.46B1.66$2.24B$2.3181.38

In the previous week, Boeing had 66 more articles in the media than GE Aerospace. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Boeing and 35 mentions for GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Boeing's score of 0.34 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
15 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
28 Very Positive mention(s)
23 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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.

GE Aerospace currently has a consensus price target of $387.22, indicating a potential upside of 21.61%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $270.95, indicating a potential upside of 44.13%. Given Boeing's higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Boeing
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company 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%

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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BA vs. The Competition

MetricBoeingAerospace & Defense IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$148.58B$20.63B$10.22B$22.74B
Dividend YieldN/A1.68%96.63%3.68%
P/E Ratio81.3836.6325.1327.67
Price / Sales1.66132.27274.4220.20
Price / CashN/A26.2523.9619.27
Price / Book27.097.284.844.64
Net Income$2.24B$567.33M$615.19M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-5.05%-3.45%-1.49%-2.80%
1 Month Performance-10.41%-7.22%-2.92%-5.85%
1 Year Performance-13.46%-1.09%3.54%5.75%

Boeing Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BA
Boeing
4.0141 of 5 stars
$187.99
+2.0%
$270.95
+44.1%
-16.5%$148.58B$89.46B81.38182,000
TSLA
Tesla
4.349 of 5 stars
$379.27
-0.2%
$411.89
+8.6%
-18.8%$1.50T$103.62B351.18134,785
UAL
United Airlines
4.7735 of 5 stars
$111.27
+0.5%
$158.79
+42.7%
+13.9%$36.11B$62.90B10.41113,200
DAL
Delta Air Lines
4.7014 of 5 stars
$82.57
+1.0%
$100.62
+21.9%
+47.0%$54.29B$68.29B13.69100,000
GD
General Dynamics
4.9739 of 5 stars
$340.67
-0.8%
$410.84
+20.6%
+1.1%$92.19B$54.86B20.79117,000

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