GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
275.1 EUR
+2 (+0.73%)
Overall GDX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GDX against 41 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. GDX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GDX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GDX was profitable.
In the past year GDX had a positive cash flow from operations.
GDX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GDX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GDX has a Return On Assets of 7.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GDX outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.33%, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GDX (11.19%) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GDX is in line with the industry average of 9.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.19%) for GDX is above the 3 year average (9.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.13%, GDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of GDX (10.30%) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
GDX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 15.40%, GDX is doing worse than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GDX is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for GDX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GDX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GDX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
GDX has an Altman-Z score of 3.94. This indicates that GDX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GDX (3.94) is better than 78.05% of its industry peers.
GDX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.11. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GDX would need 2.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.11, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC9.43%
2.3 Liquidity
GDX has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that GDX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GDX's Current ratio of 1.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that GDX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GDX has a Quick ratio (0.83) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.63% on average over the past years.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, GDX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.88% on average per year.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GDX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GDX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, GDX is valued a bit cheaper.
GDX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GDX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GDX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GDX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GDX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GDX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of GDX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)8.22
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GDX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, GDX pays a better dividend. On top of this GDX pays more dividend than 92.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, GDX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of GDX grows each year by 7.16%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
GDX pays out 38.28% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
GDX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP38.28%
EPS Next 2Y13.45%
EPS Next 3Y11.89%
FRA:GDX (9/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
275.1
+2 (+0.73%)
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 Cap74.00B
Analysts74.84
Price Target294.03 (6.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
Yearly Dividend4.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
DP38.28%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)8.95%
PT rev (3m)13.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.27 | ||
| P/B | 3.67 | ||
| P/tB | 68.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.43 |
EPS(TTM)12.73
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)15
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)13.09
FCFY4.76%
OCF(TTM)15.93
OCFY5.79%
SpS159.64
BVpS74.88
TBVpS4.02
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)8.22
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 | 3.94 |
F-Score7
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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%