GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
288.25 EUR
+0.3 (+0.1%)
GDX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 49 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. GDX is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. GDX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GDX had positive earnings in the past year.
GDX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years GDX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GDX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.32%, GDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.25%, GDX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.18% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: GDX outperforms 69.39% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GDX is in line with the industry average of 9.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.33%) for GDX is above the 3 year average (9.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.18%, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GDX's Operating Margin of 10.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
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 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GDX has declined.
| 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
The debt/assets ratio for GDX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.05 indicates that GDX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.05, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.59% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.67, GDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
GDX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half of the industry: GDX outperforms 69.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC9.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that GDX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GDX has a Current ratio of 1.40. This is in the better half of the industry: GDX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GDX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, GDX is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, GDX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.63% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 11.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
GDX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.93% yearly.
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
GDX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.88% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.09%
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5Y10.88%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.95%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.77, the valuation of GDX can be described as rather expensive.
GDX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 89.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, GDX is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.94 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GDX.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
GDX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GDX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GDX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.83 |
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 GDX may justify a higher PE ratio.
GDX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)8.28
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GDX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.76%.
GDX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.18. GDX pays more dividend than 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, GDX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
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.
The dividend of GDX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP37.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
FRA:GDX (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
288.25
+0.3 (+0.1%)
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 Cap77.86B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.77
Price Target332.42 (15.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
Yearly Dividend4.83
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)0.13%
PT rev (3m)13.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.9 | ||
| P/B | 3.71 | ||
| P/tB | 41.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.83 |
EPS(TTM)13.24
EY4.59%
EPS(NY)15.22
Fwd EY5.28%
FCF(TTM)15.25
FCFY5.29%
OCF(TTM)18.13
OCFY6.29%
SpS163.61
BVpS77.61
TBVpS6.86
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)8.28
Graham Number152.05
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 | 4.05 |
F-Score8
WACC9.55%
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)17.52%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y2.63%
EPS Q2Q%15.82%
EPS Next Y16.09%
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5Y10.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%10.59%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.95%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
EBIT growth 1Y14.29%
EBIT growth 3Y4.83%
EBIT growth 5Y0.63%
EBIT Next Year30.03%
EBIT Next 3Y14.77%
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.
What is the valuation status of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) stock?
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 is the valuation of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 21.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.71.
How financially healthy is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
The financial health rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 7 / 10.