(GD) General Dynamics - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: GD General Dynamics
General Dynamics Corporation is a multifaceted aerospace and defense company operating globally through four distinct segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The company has a diverse portfolio, including business jets, naval vessels, combat vehicles, and advanced IT solutions. Its Aerospace segment is a significant player in the business aviation market, while Marine Systems is a leading builder of submarines and surface combatants for the US Navy.
From a financial perspective, General Dynamics has demonstrated a strong track record of performance. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Return on Equity (RoE) of 17.81% and a forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.76 indicate a stable and profitable business model. The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $79.1 billion, underscoring its substantial presence in the aerospace and defense sector.
Operationally, General Dynamics is well-positioned across various markets. The Marine Systems segment benefits from a strong backlog of naval contracts, while the Combat Systems segment is a major supplier of armored vehicles and munitions to the US military. The Technologies segment is increasingly important, providing advanced IT and cybersecurity solutions to government and defense customers. With a history dating back to 1899, the company has established a strong reputation for delivering complex defense and aerospace projects.
To further analyze General Dynamics potential, we can examine additional KPIs such as revenue growth, operating margins, and dividend yield. The companys ability to generate cash flow and invest in research and development will be crucial in driving future growth. With a strong foundation in defense and aerospace, General Dynamics is poised to capitalize on emerging trends in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and next-generation communications.
GD Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 85,400m |
| Sub-Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
| IPO / Inception | 1977-01-03 |
GD Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 60.3% |
| Fundamental | 77.7% |
| Dividend Rating | 62.7% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -4.36% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.60 of 5 |
GD Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.44% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 5.43% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 5.25% |
| Payout Consistency | 79.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 39.2% |
GD Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 96.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 17.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 92.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 19.26% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.85 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.66 |
| Alpha | -0.75 |
| Beta | 0.651 |
| Volatility | 15.62% |
| Current Volume | 874.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 852.5k |
| Stop Loss | 314.6 (-3%) |
| Signal | 1.63 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 8.0
| Net Income (4.09b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 3.02b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.07 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.36pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 13.30% (prev 13.47%; Δ -0.17pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 5.03b > Net Income 4.09b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (9.10b) to EBITDA (6.23b) ratio: 1.46 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.36 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (270.9m) change vs 12m ago -2.44% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 15.40% (prev 15.67%; Δ -0.27pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 89.51% (prev 81.07%; Δ 8.44pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 60.56 (EBITDA TTM 6.23b / Interest Expense TTM 88.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 5.19
| (A) 0.12 = (Total Current Assets 25.07b - Total Current Liabilities 18.38b) / Total Assets 56.89b |
| (B) 0.75 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 42.70b / Total Assets 56.89b |
| (C) 0.09 = EBIT TTM 5.33b / Avg Total Assets 56.16b |
| (D) 1.27 = Book Value of Equity 42.38b / Total Liabilities 33.31b |
| Total Rating: 5.19 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 77.65
| 1. Piotroski 8.0pt = 3.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.45% = 2.22 |
| 3. FCF Margin 8.22% = 2.05 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.38 = 2.43 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.45 = 1.05 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 6.28% = 7.85 |
| 7. RoE 17.99% = 1.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 88.24% = 4.41 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 10.24% = 1.28 |
| 10. EPS Trend 53.91% = 1.35 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 5.10% = 0.51 |
What is the price of GD shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.69%, over one month by +3.71%, over three months by +18.26% and over the past year by +12.30%.
Is General Dynamics a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GD is around 342.94 USD . This means that GD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.72%.
Is GD a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 6
- Buy: 4
- Hold: 14
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the GD price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 333.4 | 2.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 293.5 | -9.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 379.6 | 17% |
Last update: 2025-08-21 11:20
GD Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.52b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 21.3074
P/E Forward = 20.6186
P/S = 1.6987
P/B = 3.6094
P/EG = 2.0666
Beta = 0.493
Revenue TTM = 50.27b USD
EBIT TTM = 5.33b USD
EBITDA TTM = 6.23b USD
Long Term Debt = 7.51b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.52b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 9.03b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.52b + Long Term 7.51b)
Net Debt = 9.10b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 92.91b USD (85.40b + Debt 9.03b - CCE 1.52b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 60.56 (Ebit TTM 5.33b / Interest Expense TTM 88.0m)
FCF Yield = 4.45% (FCF TTM 4.13b / Enterprise Value 92.91b)
FCF Margin = 8.22% (FCF TTM 4.13b / Revenue TTM 50.27b)
Net Margin = 8.13% (Net Income TTM 4.09b / Revenue TTM 50.27b)
Gross Margin = 15.40% ((Revenue TTM 50.27b - Cost of Revenue TTM 42.53b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.19 (Enterprise Value 92.91b / Book Value Of Equity 42.38b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.97% (Interest Expense 88.0m / Debt 9.03b)
Taxrate = 16.70% (758.0m / 4.54b)
NOPAT = 4.44b (EBIT 5.33b * (1 - 16.70%))
Current Ratio = 1.36 (Total Current Assets 25.07b / Total Current Liabilities 18.38b)
Debt / Equity = 0.38 (Debt 9.03b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 23.58b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.45 (Net Debt 9.10b / EBITDA 6.23b)
Debt / FCF = 2.19 (Debt 9.03b / FCF TTM 4.13b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 22.71b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 7.18% (Net Income 4.09b, Total Assets 56.89b )
RoE = 17.99% (Net Income TTM 4.09b / Total Stockholder Equity 22.71b)
RoCE = 17.64% (Ebit 5.33b / (Equity 22.71b + L.T.Debt 7.51b))
RoIC = 13.96% (NOPAT 4.44b / Invested Capital 31.80b)
WACC = 7.68% (E(85.40b)/V(94.43b) * Re(8.41%)) + (D(9.03b)/V(94.43b) * Rd(0.97%) * (1-Tc(0.17)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -90.0 | Cagr: -0.87%
Discount Rate = 8.41% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 73.69% ; FCFE base≈3.34b ; Y1≈2.76b ; Y5≈1.99b
Fair Price DCF = 127.8 (DCF Value 34.38b / Shares Outstanding 269.0m; 5y FCF grow -21.06% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 88.24 | Revenue CAGR: 10.24%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 2.69
EPS Correlation: 53.91 | EPS CAGR: 5.10%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 12.29
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