CW vs. GE

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

CW (Curtiss-Wright Corporation) and GE (General Electric Company) are both stocks. Both operate in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry within the Industrials sector. Over the past 10 years, CW returned 24.24%/yr vs 9.67%/yr for GE. At a 0.37 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

CW vs. GE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) and General Electric Company (GE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CW achieves a 30.89% return, which is significantly higher than GE's 4.70% return. Over the past 10 years, CW has outperformed GE with an annualized return of 24.24%, while GE has yielded a comparatively lower 9.67% annualized return.

CW

• 1D: -1.61%
• 1M: -1.08%
• YTD: 30.89%
• 6M: 31.73%
• 1Y: 59.68%
• 3Y*: 61.13%
• 5Y*: 42.19%
• 10Y*: 24.24%

GE

• 1D: -1.82%
• 1M: 8.38%
• YTD: 4.70%
• 6M: 12.43%
• 1Y: 26.65%
• 3Y*: 56.82%
• 5Y*: 36.95%
• 10Y*: 9.67%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CW vs. GE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
CW Curtiss-Wright Corporation	30.89%	55.66%	59.73%	33.98%	21.03%	19.86%	-16.83%	38.70%	-15.79%	24.56%
GE General Electric Company	4.70%	85.73%	64.83%	95.71%	-10.92%	9.69%	-2.73%	54.00%	-55.39%	-42.92%

Correlation

The correlation between CW and GE is 0.55, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.55
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.54
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.52
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.47
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 6, 1987	0.37

The correlation between CW and GE shifts across timeframes, from 0.37 (all time) to 0.55 (1 year), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap CW : $26.73B GE : $337.88B
EPS CW : $13.64 GE : $8.15
PE Ratio CW : 52.89 GE : 39.51
PEG Ratio CW : 2.89 GE : 0.01
PS Ratio CW : 7.49 GE : 7.08
PB Ratio CW : 10.16 GE : 18.71
Total Revenue (TTM) CW : $3.61B GE : $48.35B
Gross Profit (TTM) CW : $1.34B GE : $16.84B
EBITDA (TTM) CW : $745.31M GE : $11.01B

Return for Risk

CW vs. GE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CW

CW Risk / Return Rank: 87
CW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 87
CW Sortino Ratio Rank: 82
CW Omega Ratio Rank: 81
CW Calmar Ratio Rank: 91
CW Martin Ratio Rank: 92

GE

GE Risk / Return Rank: 66
GE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 69
GE Sortino Ratio Rank: 63
GE Omega Ratio Rank: 62
GE Calmar Ratio Rank: 67
GE Martin Ratio Rank: 70

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CW vs. GE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) and General Electric Company (GE). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	CW	GE	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.84	0.85	+0.98
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.38	1.32	+1.06
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.31	1.17	+0.14
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.63	1.28	+3.34
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	13.46	3.45	+10.00
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

CW vs. GE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current CW Sharpe Ratio is 1.84, which is higher than the GE Sharpe Ratio of 0.85. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of CW and GE, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CW	GE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.84	0.85	+0.98
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	1.53	1.20	+0.33
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.80	0.27	+0.54
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.60	0.32	+0.28

Drawdowns

CW vs. GE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CW drawdown since its inception was -59.19%, smaller than the maximum GE drawdown of -85.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CW and GE.

Drawdown Indicators

	CW	GE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-59.19%	-85.53%	+26.34%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.97%	-20.85%	+7.88%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-27.21%	-21.36%	-5.85%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-27.21%	-44.94%	+17.73%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-48.73%	-81.18%	+32.45%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.95%	-6.72%	+2.77%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-13.90%	-25.79%	+11.89%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.45%	7.78%	-3.33%

Volatility

CW vs. GE - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) is 8.88%, while General Electric Company (GE) has a volatility of 9.71%. This indicates that CW experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	CW	GE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	8.88%	9.71%	-0.83%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	25.62%	26.76%	-1.14%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	32.71%	31.41%	+1.30%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	27.79%	31.02%	-3.23%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	30.28%	36.33%	-6.05%

Dividends

CW vs. GE - Dividend Comparison

CW's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.13%, less than GE's 0.48% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CW Curtiss-Wright Corporation	0.13%	0.17%	0.23%	0.35%	0.45%	0.51%	0.58%	0.47%	0.59%	0.46%	0.53%	0.76%
GE General Electric Company	0.48%	0.47%	0.67%	0.25%	0.38%	0.34%	0.37%	4.12%	4.89%	4.81%	2.94%	2.95%

Financials

CW vs. GE - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Curtiss-Wright Corporation and General Electric Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

CW - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Curtiss-Wright Corporation reported a gross profit of 331.48M and revenue of 913.69M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 36.3%.

GE - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, General Electric Company reported a gross profit of 3.85B and revenue of 12.39B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 31.0%.

CW - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Curtiss-Wright Corporation reported an operating income of 160.42M and revenue of 913.69M, resulting in an operating margin of 17.6%.

GE - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, General Electric Company reported an operating income of 1.70B and revenue of 12.39B, resulting in an operating margin of 13.7%.

CW - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Curtiss-Wright Corporation reported a net income of 128.19M and revenue of 913.69M, resulting in a net margin of 14.0%.

GE - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, General Electric Company reported a net income of 1.94B and revenue of 12.39B, resulting in a net margin of 15.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CW and GE in my portfolio?

CW and GE have a correlation of 0.55, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, CW or GE?

GE has higher volatility (9.71%) compared to CW (8.88%). In terms of maximum drawdown, CW dropped -59.19% vs GE's -85.53%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

CW currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.84 vs 0.85), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.