Analysis for GE
- 📈 Growth — 20/30
- 💰 Profitability — 14/20
- 🏦 Financial Health — 16/20
- 💵 Valuation — 14/20
- ⚠️ Risk — 6/10
Summary:
📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory
Over the 7 available quarters from 2024 Q3 to 2026 Q1, GE's revenues rose from about $9.92B to $12.39B, a roughly 25% gain. Net income progressed from about $1.85B in 2024 Q3 to a peak near $2.55B in late 2025, then eased to $1.92B in 2026 Q1, signaling earnings volatility tied to cost dynamics.
💰 Margins & Cash Flow
Gross margins oscillated, with about 44% in 2025 Q3 and around 35% in 2025 Q4. Operating cash flow from continuing activities stayed positive across quarters, and in 2026 Q1 continuing cash flow was $1.868B, while total net cash flow was -$1.927B due to financing/investing activity.
🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Asset base near $128.45B against liabilities of $110.15B and equity of $18.30B. Current assets $40.36B vs current liabilities $40.03B yield a modest current ratio of ~1.01x, indicating solid near-term liquidity despite leverage.
⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
- Drivers: Industrial equipment demand and GE core segments in energy and aviation
- Risks: Cyclicality and sensitivity to input costs; leverage and funding considerations