(GD) General Dynamics - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3695501086

Aircraft, Ships, Combat Vehicles, IT Solutions, Cybersecurity

GD EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of GD over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 2.43, "2020-06": 2.18, "2020-09": 2.9, "2020-12": 3.49, "2021-03": 2.48, "2021-06": 2.61, "2021-09": 3.07, "2021-12": 3.39, "2022-03": 2.61, "2022-06": 2.75, "2022-09": 3.26, "2022-12": 3.58, "2023-03": 2.64, "2023-06": 2.7, "2023-09": 3.04, "2023-12": 3.64, "2024-03": 2.88, "2024-06": 3.26, "2024-09": 3.35, "2024-12": 4.15, "2025-03": 3.66,

GD Revenue

Revenue of GD over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 8749, 2020-06: 9264, 2020-09: 9431, 2020-12: 10481, 2021-03: 9389, 2021-06: 9220, 2021-09: 9568, 2021-12: 10292, 2022-03: 9392, 2022-06: 9189, 2022-09: 9975, 2022-12: 10851, 2023-03: 9881, 2023-06: 10152, 2023-09: 10571, 2023-12: 11668, 2024-03: 10731, 2024-06: 11976, 2024-09: 11671, 2024-12: 13338, 2025-03: 12223,

Description: GD General Dynamics

General Dynamics Corporation is a diversified aerospace and defense conglomerate operating globally through four distinct business segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The companys diverse portfolio includes business jets, naval vessels, combat vehicles, and advanced IT solutions, catering to both military and commercial customers. With a rich history dating back to 1899, General Dynamics has established itself as a leader in the defense industry, with a strong presence in the US and international markets.

The Aerospace segment is a significant contributor to the companys revenue, offering a range of business jets, maintenance, and repair services. The Marine Systems segment is a key player in the US Navys shipbuilding program, designing and building nuclear-powered submarines and surface combatants. The Combat Systems segment manufactures a wide range of land combat solutions, including wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, while the Technologies segment provides advanced IT solutions, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence services to military and government customers.

From a technical analysis perspective, General Dynamics stock has been exhibiting a stable trend, with its 20-day SMA at $275.35 and 50-day SMA at $271.44, indicating a gradual upward momentum. The stocks current price is $278.49, with an ATR of 5.25, representing a 1.88% daily volatility. Given the current technical indicators and fundamental data, including a P/E ratio of 19.54 and a forward P/E of 18.87, we can forecast that General Dynamics stock is likely to continue its upward trend, potentially reaching $290 in the short term, driven by its strong business segments and favorable industry trends.

Fundamentally, General Dynamics market capitalization stands at $75.57 billion, with a return on equity of 17.81%, indicating a strong financial performance. The companys diversified portfolio, coupled with its robust research and development capabilities, positions it well for long-term growth. As the demand for defense and aerospace products continues to rise, driven by global security concerns and technological advancements, General Dynamics is poised to benefit from its strong market position and diversified business segments.

Based on the analysis of both technical and fundamental data, our forecast suggests that General Dynamics stock will continue to perform well in the coming quarters, driven by its strong business fundamentals, favorable industry trends, and a robust financial position. As such, we can expect the stock to potentially reach $310 in the next 12-18 months, representing a 11% upside from current levels.

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GD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 79,112m
Sector Industrials
Industry Aerospace & Defense
GiC Sub-Industry Aerospace & Defense
IPO / Inception 1977-01-03

GD Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 63.5
Fundamental 61.4
Dividend Rating 58.1
Rel. Strength -26.5
Analysts 3.6 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 297.84 USD
Fair Price DCF 200.10 USD

GD Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.05%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.41%
Annual Growth 5y 5.25%
Payout Consistency 79.1%
Payout Ratio 40.5%

GD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 77.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -40.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 92.6%
CAGR 5y 18.86%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.84
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.85
Alpha -1.65
Beta 0.651
Volatility 16.71%
Current Volume 952.7k
Average Volume 20d 1159.4k
Stop Loss 291.6 (-3.5%)
What is the price of GD shares?
As of July 14, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 302.20 with a total of 952,711 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.56%, over one month by +7.33%, over three months by +8.96% and over the past year by +8.10%.
Is General Dynamics a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) is currently (July 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 61.41 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GD is around 297.84 USD . This means that GD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.44%.
Is GD a buy, sell or hold?
General Dynamics has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.60. Therefor, it is recommend to hold GD.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 14
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts for GD share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, GD General Dynamics will be worth about 336.7 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 302.20. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +11.41%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 294.8 -2.4%
Analysts Target Price 293.5 -2.9%
ValueRay Target Price 336.7 11.4%