GE vs. BMI

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

GE (General Electric Company) and BMI (Badger Meter, Inc.) are both stocks. Both are in the Industrials sector — GE in Specialty Industrial Machinery, BMI in Electrical Equipment & Parts. Over the past 10 years, GE returned 9.96%/yr vs 14.99%/yr for BMI. At a 0.25 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

GE vs. BMI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in General Electric Company (GE) and Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GE achieves a 9.01% return, which is significantly higher than BMI's -24.02% return. Over the past 10 years, GE has underperformed BMI with an annualized return of 9.96%, while BMI has yielded a comparatively higher 14.99% annualized return.

GE

• 1D: 0.76%
• 1M: 13.77%
• YTD: 9.01%
• 6M: 12.13%
• 1Y: 40.45%
• 3Y*: 58.72%
• 5Y*: 38.14%
• 10Y*: 9.96%

BMI

• 1D: 0.93%
• 1M: 13.87%
• YTD: -24.02%
• 6M: -28.30%
• 1Y: -45.59%
• 3Y*: -3.92%
• 5Y*: 7.71%
• 10Y*: 14.99%

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

GE vs. BMI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
GE General Electric Company	9.01%	85.73%	64.83%	95.71%	-10.92%	9.69%	-2.73%	54.00%	-55.39%	-42.92%
BMI Badger Meter, Inc.	-24.02%	-17.15%	38.28%	42.58%	3.23%	14.11%	46.37%	33.46%	4.09%	30.91%

Correlation

The correlation between GE and BMI is 0.20, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.20
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.35
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.40
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.35
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 7, 1984	0.25

The correlation between GE and BMI shifts across timeframes, from 0.20 (1 year) to 0.40 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap GE : $351.79B BMI : $3.87B
EPS GE : $8.15 BMI : $4.42
PE Ratio GE : 41.14 BMI : 29.78
PEG Ratio GE : 0.01 BMI : 1.25
PS Ratio GE : 7.37 BMI : 4.34
PB Ratio GE : 19.48 BMI : 3.98
Total Revenue (TTM) GE : $48.35B BMI : $896.73M
Gross Profit (TTM) GE : $16.84B BMI : $370.96M
EBITDA (TTM) GE : $11.01B BMI : $199.34M

Return for Risk

GE vs. BMI — Risk / Return Rank

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

GE

GE Risk / Return Rank: 76
GE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 80
GE Sortino Ratio Rank: 74
GE Omega Ratio Rank: 73
GE Calmar Ratio Rank: 76
GE Martin Ratio Rank: 78

BMI

BMI Risk / Return Rank: 7
BMI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5
BMI Sortino Ratio Rank: 8
BMI Omega Ratio Rank: 5
BMI Calmar Ratio Rank: 9
BMI Martin Ratio Rank: 10

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.

GE vs. BMI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for General Electric Company (GE) and Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	GE	BMI	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.29	-1.04	+2.32
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.82	-1.32	+3.14
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.23	0.79	+0.44
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.95	-0.85	+2.80
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.26	-1.38	+6.65

GE vs. BMI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GE Sharpe Ratio is 1.29, which is higher than the BMI Sharpe Ratio of -1.04. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GE and BMI, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

GE vs. BMI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GE drawdown since its inception was -85.53%, which is greater than BMI's maximum drawdown of -68.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GE and BMI.

Drawdown Indicators

	GE	BMI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-85.53%	-68.22%	-17.31%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-20.85%	-53.79%	+32.94%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-21.36%	-55.06%	+33.70%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-44.94%	-55.06%	+10.12%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-81.18%	-55.06%	-26.12%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.88%	-47.63%	+44.75%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-25.78%	-19.02%	-6.76%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.71%	33.04%	-25.33%

Volatility

GE vs. BMI - Volatility Comparison

General Electric Company (GE) has a higher volatility of 11.02% compared to Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) at 9.52%. This indicates that GE's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BMI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	GE	BMI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.02%	9.52%	+1.50%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	27.28%	38.68%	-11.40%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	31.64%	44.17%	-12.53%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	31.13%	33.88%	-2.75%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	36.37%	33.67%	+2.70%

Dividends

GE vs. BMI - Dividend Comparison

GE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.46%, less than BMI's 1.21% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BMI Badger Meter, Inc.	1.21%	0.85%	0.58%	0.64%	0.78%	0.71%	0.74%	0.99%	1.14%	1.03%	1.16%	1.33%
GE General Electric Company	0.46%	0.47%	0.67%	0.25%	0.38%	0.34%	0.37%	4.12%	4.89%	4.81%	2.94%	2.95%

Financials

GE vs. BMI - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between General Electric Company and Badger Meter, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

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%.

BMI - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Badger Meter, Inc. reported a gross profit of 84.33M and revenue of 202.28M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 41.7%.

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%.

BMI - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Badger Meter, Inc. reported an operating income of 35.17M and revenue of 202.28M, resulting in an operating margin of 17.4%.

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%.

BMI - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Badger Meter, Inc. reported a net income of 27.34M and revenue of 202.28M, resulting in a net margin of 13.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both GE and BMI in my portfolio?

GE and BMI have a correlation of 0.20, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, GE or BMI?

GE has higher volatility (11.02%) compared to BMI (9.52%). In terms of maximum drawdown, GE dropped -85.53% vs BMI's -68.22%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

GE currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.29 vs -1.03), 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.