Forget General Electric Co. Stock; Honeywell International Is a Better Value

Forget General Electric Co. Stock; Honeywell International Is a Better Value

The dramatic 44% fall of General Electric's (NYSE: GE) share price this year is undoubtedly starting to tempt value investors into the stock. But on a risk/reward basis, I think Honeywell International (NYSE: HON) -- up nearly 32% over the same period -- remains the more attractive investment. Here's why.

Aerospace is a key growth driver for both companies. Image source: Getty Images

The power segment was a the center of GE's difficulties in 2017, and CEO John Flannery is determined to make the changes that will improve the unit's execution. That's all well and good, but GE Power's problems may actually turn out to be structural in nature, and management might not be able to do much about them.

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