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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?

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

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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

Tesla has a net margin of 3.95% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. Tesla's return on equity of 4.89% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesla3.95% 4.89% 2.93%
Boeing 2.27%N/A -5.26%

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$94.83B15.86$3.79B$1.09367.42
Boeing$89.46B1.97$2.24B$2.06108.50

Tesla has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Tesla presently has a consensus target price of $404.37, suggesting a potential upside of 0.97%. Boeing has a consensus target price of $262.32, suggesting a potential upside of 17.36%. Given Boeing's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than Tesla.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesla
5 Sell rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

In the previous week, Tesla had 175 more articles in the media than Boeing. MarketBeat recorded 240 mentions for Tesla and 65 mentions for Boeing. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Tesla's score of 0.96 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesla
162 Very Positive mention(s)
25 Positive mention(s)
33 Neutral mention(s)
17 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
47 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Tesla beats Boeing on 12 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 related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Boeing had 25 more articles in the media than United Airlines. MarketBeat recorded 65 mentions for Boeing and 40 mentions for United Airlines. United Airlines' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Boeing's score of 0.98 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
25 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
47 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

United Airlines has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

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$59.07B0.65$3.35B$11.2010.56
Boeing$89.46B1.97$2.24B$2.06108.50

United Airlines has a net margin of 6.06% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. United Airlines' return on equity of 24.33% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Airlines6.06% 24.33% 4.61%
Boeing 2.27%N/A -5.26%

United Airlines currently has a consensus price target of $134.59, suggesting a potential upside of 13.75%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $262.32, suggesting a potential upside of 17.36%. Given Boeing's higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

Summary

United Airlines beats Boeing on 10 of the 16 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, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

Boeing currently has a consensus target price of $262.32, indicating a potential upside of 17.36%. Delta Air Lines has a consensus target price of $81.05, indicating a potential downside of 3.69%. Given Boeing's higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
Delta Air Lines
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.96

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$89.46B1.97$2.24B$2.06108.50
Delta Air Lines$63.36B0.87$5.01B$6.8612.27

Delta Air Lines has a net margin of 6.87% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. Delta Air Lines' return on equity of 20.28% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boeing2.27% N/A -5.26%
Delta Air Lines 6.87%20.28%4.85%

Boeing has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Delta Air Lines has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Boeing had 15 more articles in the media than Delta Air Lines. MarketBeat recorded 65 mentions for Boeing and 50 mentions for Delta Air Lines. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Delta Air Lines' score of 0.98 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boeing
47 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Delta Air Lines
28 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Delta Air Lines shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds 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?

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

General Dynamics presently has a consensus price target of $388.40, indicating a potential upside of 10.85%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $262.32, indicating a potential upside of 17.36%. Given Boeing's higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

General Dynamics has a beta of 0.34, suggesting that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Boeing had 26 more articles in the media than General Dynamics. MarketBeat recorded 65 mentions for Boeing and 39 mentions for General Dynamics. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Boeing's score of 0.98 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
34 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
47 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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$52.55B1.80$4.21B$15.8922.05
Boeing$89.46B1.97$2.24B$2.06108.50

86.1% of General Dynamics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of General Dynamics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Boeing 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.

General Dynamics has a net margin of 8.07% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. General Dynamics' return on equity of 17.41% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
General Dynamics8.07% 17.41% 7.52%
Boeing 2.27%N/A -5.26%

Summary

General Dynamics beats Boeing on 9 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 aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Boeing had 37 more articles in the media than GE Aerospace. MarketBeat recorded 65 mentions for Boeing and 28 mentions for GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Boeing's score of 0.98 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
17 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boeing
47 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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$45.86B8.16$8.70B$8.1244.18
Boeing$89.46B1.97$2.24B$2.06108.50

GE Aerospace has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boeing has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

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, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

GE Aerospace presently has a consensus target price of $348.22, suggesting a potential downside of 2.94%. Boeing has a consensus target price of $262.32, suggesting a potential upside of 17.36%. Given Boeing's higher possible 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

GE Aerospace has a net margin of 17.86% compared to Boeing's net margin of 2.27%. GE Aerospace's return on equity of 37.99% beat Boeing's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GE Aerospace17.86% 37.99% 5.61%
Boeing 2.27%N/A -5.26%

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$175.57B$52.16B$31.26B$23.21B
Dividend YieldN/A1.21%0.89%4.06%
P/E Ratio108.5026.5645.5131.61
Price / Sales1.97504.29202.75112.13
Price / CashN/A18.0329.7324.44
Price / Book32.216.688.654.68
Net Income$2.24B$1.56B$906.01M$1.08B
7 Day Performance1.95%-0.46%-0.27%-0.82%
1 Month Performance1.72%1.82%9.73%1.07%
1 Year Performance12.65%15.18%39.86%25.02%

Boeing Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BA
Boeing
3.9572 of 5 stars
$223.51
+0.4%
$262.32
+17.4%
+12.6%$175.57B$89.46B108.50182,000
TSLA
Tesla
3.1546 of 5 stars
$396.43
+0.0%
$404.37
+2.0%
+24.3%$1.49T$94.83B364.11134,785
UAL
United Airlines
4.6002 of 5 stars
$118.76
+2.5%
$134.59
+13.3%
+59.3%$38.56B$59.07B10.61113,200
DAL
Delta Air Lines
4.5013 of 5 stars
$84.23
+2.4%
$81.05
-3.8%
+78.2%$55.31B$63.36B12.27100,000
GD
General Dynamics
4.9062 of 5 stars
$351.17
-3.2%
$388.40
+10.6%
+25.8%$94.83B$52.55B22.07117,000

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