GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GD • US3695501086

357.435 USD
+2.2 (+0.62%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 10:05 AM
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This GD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

GD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 78 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. GD scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. GD Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year GD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • GD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years GD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • GD has a Return On Assets of 7.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: GD outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.43%, GD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.98%, GD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GD is in line with the industry average of 9.32%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (10.98%) for GD is above the 3 year average (10.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.35%
ROE 16.43%
ROIC 10.98%
ROA(3y)6.72%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)16.38%
ROE(5y)17.17%
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)9.96%
GD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of GD (8.01%) is better than 73.08% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GD has remained more or less at the same level.
  • GD has a better Operating Margin (10.19%) than 62.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GD has remained more or less at the same level.
  • GD has a Gross Margin of 15.13%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GD underperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GD has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.19%
PM (TTM) 8.01%
GM 15.13%
OM growth 3Y-1.56%
OM growth 5Y-1.33%
PM growth 3Y-2.35%
PM growth 5Y-0.83%
GM growth 3Y-3.44%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
GD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. GD Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GD is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GD remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for GD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GD Yearly Shares OutstandingGD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
GD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.28 indicates that GD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GD has a Altman-Z score (4.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • GD has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.13. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GD would need 2.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.13, GD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • GD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half of the industry: GD outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 2.13
Altman-Z 4.28
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC9.78%
GD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that GD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.44, GD is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • GD has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that GD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, GD is doing worse than 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.89
GD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. GD Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • GD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.27%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.03% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 10.13% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.74% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.27%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y7.03%
EPS Q2Q%0.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y10.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.74%
Sales Q2Q%7.8%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.75%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%
EPS Next 5Y8.37%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y4.23%

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 stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
GD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
GD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

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4. GD Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • GD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.13.
  • GD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GD is cheaper than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GD is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.27, the valuation of GD can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GD is valued cheaper than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GD to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say GD is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.13
Fwd PE 21.27
GD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 80.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • GD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GD is cheaper than 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.47
EV/EBITDA 16.26
GD Per share dataGD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of GD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.65
PEG (5Y)3.29
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%

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5. GD Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • GD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.34, GD pays a better dividend. On top of this GD pays more dividend than 96.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GD has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.71%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of GD grows each year by 6.47%, which is quite nice.
  • GD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • GD has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.47%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
GD Yearly Dividends per shareGD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • GD pays out 37.84% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of GD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP37.84%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%
GD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B
GD Dividend Payout.GD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP

NYSE:GD (3/13/2026, 10:05:07 AM)

357.435

+2.2 (+0.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners77.44%
Inst Owner Change1.81%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change3.38%
Market Cap96.65B
Revenue(TTM)52.55B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.25
Price Target400.26 (11.98%)
Short Float %0.99%
Short Ratio1.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.71%
Yearly Dividend5.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.47%
DP37.84%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.11%
Max EPS beat(2)1.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.11%
Max EPS beat(4)2.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.2%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.92%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.84%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.13%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.6%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.48%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.05%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.3%
PT rev (1m)0.03%
PT rev (3m)3.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.13
Fwd PE 21.27
P/S 1.84
P/FCF 24.47
P/OCF 18.91
P/B 3.77
P/tB 29.85
EV/EBITDA 16.26
EPS(TTM)15.45
EY4.32%
EPS(NY)16.8
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)14.6
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)18.9
OCFY5.29%
SpS194.35
BVpS94.76
TBVpS11.98
PEG (NY)2.65
PEG (5Y)3.29
Graham Number181.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.35%
ROE 16.43%
ROCE 13.24%
ROIC 10.98%
ROICexc 11.65%
ROICexgc 28.22%
OM 10.19%
PM (TTM) 8.01%
GM 15.13%
FCFM 7.51%
ROA(3y)6.72%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)16.38%
ROE(5y)17.17%
ROIC(3y)10.2%
ROIC(5y)9.96%
ROICexc(3y)10.74%
ROICexc(5y)10.44%
ROICexgc(3y)26.93%
ROICexgc(5y)27.15%
ROCE(3y)12.3%
ROCE(5y)12.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.03%
OM growth 3Y-1.56%
OM growth 5Y-1.33%
PM growth 3Y-2.35%
PM growth 5Y-0.83%
GM growth 3Y-3.44%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 2.13
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 125.65%
Cap/Sales 2.21%
Interest Coverage 14.24
Cash Conversion 81.37%
Profit Quality 93.8%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 0.89
Altman-Z 4.28
F-Score8
WACC9.78%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)111.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.28%
Profit Quality(3y)97.61%
Profit Quality(5y)99.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.27%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y7.03%
EPS Q2Q%0.48%
EPS Next Y8.75%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%
EPS Next 5Y8.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.13%
Revenue growth 3Y10.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.74%
Sales Q2Q%7.8%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y4.23%
EBIT growth 1Y11.68%
EBIT growth 3Y8.35%
EBIT growth 5Y5.32%
EBIT Next Year24.65%
EBIT Next 3Y12.91%
EBIT Next 5Y9.63%
FCF growth 1Y23.79%
FCF growth 3Y4.25%
FCF growth 5Y6.88%
OCF growth 1Y24.45%
OCF growth 3Y3.57%
OCF growth 5Y6.11%

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GD FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GD.


What is the valuation status for GD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for GD stock?

The financial health rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GD stock?

The dividend rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.84%.