GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
285 EUR
-5.25 (-1.81%)
Overall GDX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GDX against 45 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. GDX has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. GDX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. GDX also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make GDX suitable for dividend investing!
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's Return On Assets of 7.32% is amongst the best of the industry. GDX outperforms 84.44% of its industry peers.
GDX has a Return On Equity of 17.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GDX outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.33%, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GDX is in line with the industry average of 9.11%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.79%) for GDX is below the current ROIC(11.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.32% | ||
| ROE | 17.25% | ||
| ROIC | 11.33% |
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
GDX's Profit Margin of 8.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDX has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.34%, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GDX has declined.
GDX's Gross Margin of 15.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GDX is outperformed by 84.44% of its industry peers.
GDX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.18% | ||
| GM | 15.33% |
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
GDX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
GDX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GDX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GDX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.04 indicates that GDX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GDX's Altman-Z score of 4.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GDX is 1.67, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GDX, only 1.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GDX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.67) than 84.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that GDX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC9.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that GDX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GDX's Current ratio of 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GDX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GDX (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.52% over the past year.
GDX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.63% yearly.
GDX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.86%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.52%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y2.63%
EPS Q2Q%15.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%10.59%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.21%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y10.88%
Revenue Next Year9.88%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.71, GDX is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GDX indicates a rather cheap valuation: GDX is cheaper than 91.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GDX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.89 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GDX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GDX is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. GDX is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GDX is valued a bit cheaper than 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
91.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GDX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GDX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GDX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)8.26
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%, GDX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GDX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.90. GDX pays more dividend than 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
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 37.41% 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.
DP37.41%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
FRA:GDX (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
285
-5.25 (-1.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners77.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap76.98B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.77
Price Target331.5 (16.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
Yearly Dividend4.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
DP37.41%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.28%
Min EPS beat(2)1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)2.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.53%
Max EPS beat(4)2.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.55%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.99%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.6%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.29%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.84%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.16%
PT rev (1m)-0.15%
PT rev (3m)13.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.85 | ||
| P/B | 3.7 | ||
| P/tB | 41.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.78 |
EPS(TTM)13.13
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)15.09
Fwd EY5.29%
FCF(TTM)15.13
FCFY5.31%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY6.31%
SpS162.29
BVpS76.98
TBVpS6.81
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)8.26
Graham Number150.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.32% | ||
| ROE | 17.25% | ||
| ROCE | 13.61% | ||
| ROIC | 11.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.3% | ||
| OM | 10.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.18% | ||
| GM | 15.33% | ||
| FCFM | 9.32% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.05%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.04 |
F-Score8
WACC9.58%
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)17.52%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y2.63%
EPS Q2Q%15.82%
EPS Next Y16.21%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y10.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%10.59%
Revenue Next Year9.88%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
EBIT growth 1Y14.29%
EBIT growth 3Y4.83%
EBIT growth 5Y0.63%
EBIT Next Year30.23%
EBIT Next 3Y14.96%
EBIT Next 5Y10.7%
FCF growth 1Y55.67%
FCF growth 3Y-1.75%
FCF growth 5Y10.42%
OCF growth 1Y36.62%
OCF growth 3Y-1.15%
OCF growth 5Y6.98%
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GDX.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GDX.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) stock?
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 21.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.7.
What is the expected EPS growth for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is expected to grow by 16.21% in the next year.