GE vs. T

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

GE (General Electric Company) and T (AT&T Inc.) are both stocks. GE operates in Specialty Industrial Machinery (Industrials), while T operates in Telecom Services (Communication Services). Over the past 10 years, GE returned 9.67%/yr vs 2.86%/yr for T. At a 0.35 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

GE vs. T - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GE achieves a 4.70% return, which is significantly higher than T's -7.40% return. Over the past 10 years, GE has outperformed T with an annualized return of 9.67%, while T has yielded a comparatively lower 2.86% annualized return.

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%

T

• 1D: -1.10%
• 1M: -10.57%
• YTD: -7.40%
• 6M: -7.40%
• 1Y: -16.38%
• 3Y*: 18.39%
• 5Y*: 6.60%
• 10Y*: 2.86%

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

GE vs. T - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
GE General Electric Company	4.70%	85.73%	64.83%	95.71%	-10.92%	9.69%	-2.73%	54.00%	-55.39%	-42.92%
T AT&T Inc.	-7.40%	13.97%	44.08%	-2.74%	5.76%	-8.09%	-21.37%	45.55%	-22.25%	-4.01%

Correlation

The correlation between GE and T is -0.05, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.05
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.03
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.19
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.28
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 20, 1984	0.35

The correlation between GE and T shifts across timeframes, from -0.05 (1 year) to 0.35 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS GE : $8.15 T : $3.04
PE Ratio GE : 39.51 T : 7.39
PEG Ratio GE : 0.01 T : 0.31
PS Ratio GE : 7.08 T : 1.29
Total Revenue (TTM) GE : $48.35B T : $125.65B
Gross Profit (TTM) GE : $16.84B T : $105.41B
EBITDA (TTM) GE : $11.01B T : $54.70B

Return for Risk

GE vs. T — Risk / Return Rank

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

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

T

T Risk / Return Rank: 11
T Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
T Sortino Ratio Rank: 12
T Omega Ratio Rank: 13
T Calmar Ratio Rank: 14
T Martin Ratio Rank: 4

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. T - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for General Electric Company (GE) and AT&T Inc. (T). 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.

	GE	T	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.85	-0.75	+1.60
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.32	-0.98	+2.30
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.17	0.89	+0.28
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.28	-0.75	+2.04
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	3.45	-1.59	+5.04
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

GE vs. T - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GE Sharpe Ratio is 0.85, which is higher than the T Sharpe Ratio of -0.75. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GE and T, 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

	GE	T	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.85	-0.75	+1.60
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	1.20	0.28	+0.92
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.27	0.12	+0.15
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.32	0.38	-0.06

Drawdowns

GE vs. T - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GE drawdown since its inception was -85.53%, which is greater than T's maximum drawdown of -64.15%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GE and T.

Drawdown Indicators

	GE	T	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-85.53%	-64.15%	-21.38%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-20.85%	-21.87%	+1.02%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-21.36%	-21.87%	+0.51%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-44.94%	-32.01%	-12.93%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-81.18%	-42.35%	-38.83%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-6.72%	-21.87%	+15.15%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-25.79%	-15.72%	-10.07%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.78%	10.34%	-2.56%

Volatility

GE vs. T - Volatility Comparison

General Electric Company (GE) has a higher volatility of 9.71% compared to AT&T Inc. (T) at 7.50%. This indicates that GE's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than T based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	GE	T	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.71%	7.50%	+2.21%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	26.76%	17.57%	+9.19%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	31.41%	21.98%	+9.43%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	31.02%	23.97%	+7.05%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	36.33%	23.71%	+12.62%

Dividends

GE vs. T - Dividend Comparison

GE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.48%, less than T's 4.93% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
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%
T AT&T Inc.	4.93%	4.47%	4.87%	6.62%	6.66%	8.46%	7.23%	5.22%	7.01%	5.04%	4.51%	5.46%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both GE and T in my portfolio?

GE and T have a correlation of -0.05, 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 T?

GE has higher volatility (9.71%) compared to T (7.50%). In terms of maximum drawdown, GE dropped -85.53% vs T's -64.15%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

GE currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.85 vs -0.75), 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.