GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (1GD.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1GD - US3695501086 - Common Stock
278.45 EUR
+6.05 (+2.22%)
1GD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of 1GD get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 1GD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1GD had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1GD had a positive cash flow from operations.
1GD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years 1GD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.18%, 1GD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
1GD has a Return On Equity of 17.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1GD outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of 1GD (11.19%) is better than 70.83% of its industry peers.
1GD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.79%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.20%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.79%) for 1GD is below the current ROIC(11.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.18% | ||
| ROE | 17.33% | ||
| ROIC | 11.19% |
ROA(3y)6.46%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)16.99%
ROE(5y)17.93%
ROIC(3y)9.79%
ROIC(5y)9.74%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of 1GD (8.13%) is better than 79.17% of its industry peers.
1GD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
1GD has a better Operating Margin (10.30%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1GD has declined.
1GD has a worse Gross Margin (15.40%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1GD has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.13% | ||
| GM | 15.4% |
OM growth 3Y-2.43%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y-2.17%
PM growth 5Y-2.19%
GM growth 3Y-2.51%
GM growth 5Y-2.96%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1GD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
1GD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1GD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1GD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.97 indicates that 1GD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1GD (3.97) is better than 77.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1GD is 2.11, which is a good value as it means it would take 1GD, 2.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.11, 1GD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that 1GD is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 1GD (0.32) is better than 70.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC9.48%
2.3 Liquidity
1GD has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that 1GD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of 1GD (1.36) is better than 72.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that 1GD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, 1GD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.22% over the past year.
1GD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.63% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 11.85% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.22%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y2.63%
EPS Q2Q%14.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.85%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%8.89%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
EPS Next 5Y10.75%
Revenue Next Year8.48%
Revenue Next 2Y6.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.1%
Revenue Next 5Y4.88%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
1GD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.05.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1GD is valued cheaper than 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
1GD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
1GD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.70.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1GD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87, 1GD is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1GD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1GD is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1GD is valued cheaper than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of 1GD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)8.38
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1GD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.18, 1GD pays a better dividend. On top of this 1GD pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, 1GD is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1GD grows each year by 7.16%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1GD pays out 38.28% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1GD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP38.28%
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
BIT:1GD (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
278.45
+6.05 (+2.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap74.90B
Analysts73.75
Price Target294.52 (5.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
Yearly Dividend4.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
DP38.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.22%
Min EPS beat(2)1.66%
Max EPS beat(2)2.78%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.39%
Max EPS beat(4)2.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.11%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.03%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.6%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.59%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.66%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.5%
PT rev (1m)13.87%
PT rev (3m)13.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.61 | ||
| P/B | 3.75 | ||
| P/tB | 69.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.71 |
EPS(TTM)12.63
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)14.89
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)12.99
FCFY4.67%
OCF(TTM)15.82
OCFY5.68%
SpS158.48
BVpS74.33
TBVpS3.99
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)8.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.18% | ||
| ROE | 17.33% | ||
| ROCE | 13.44% | ||
| ROIC | 11.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.37% | ||
| OM | 10.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.13% | ||
| GM | 15.4% | ||
| FCFM | 8.2% |
ROA(3y)6.46%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)16.99%
ROE(5y)17.93%
ROIC(3y)9.79%
ROIC(5y)9.74%
ROICexc(3y)10.23%
ROICexc(5y)10.26%
ROICexgc(3y)26.7%
ROICexgc(5y)28.25%
ROCE(3y)11.76%
ROCE(5y)11.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.05%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.13%
OM growth 3Y-2.43%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y-2.17%
PM growth 5Y-2.19%
GM growth 3Y-2.51%
GM growth 5Y-2.96%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 100.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.97 |
F-Score7
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)111.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.35%
Profit Quality(3y)100.61%
Profit Quality(5y)98.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.22%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y2.63%
EPS Q2Q%14.72%
EPS Next Y15.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
EPS Next 5Y10.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.85%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%8.89%
Revenue Next Year8.48%
Revenue Next 2Y6.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.1%
Revenue Next 5Y4.88%
EBIT growth 1Y14.11%
EBIT growth 3Y4.83%
EBIT growth 5Y0.63%
EBIT Next Year27.63%
EBIT Next 3Y13.35%
EBIT Next 5Y10.65%
FCF growth 1Y36.46%
FCF growth 3Y-1.75%
FCF growth 5Y10.42%
OCF growth 1Y21.13%
OCF growth 3Y-1.15%
OCF growth 5Y6.98%