GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) Factsheet

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. Data as of Q4 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 12.8%. D/E 0.3x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	12.8%	Solid returns
Debt/Equity	0.3x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 12.8% — Top 25% of sector peers.

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Profitability: GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP earns 12.8% ROIC, Top 25% in Industrials

ROIC TTM 12.8%, sector median 7.2%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 8.5% × asset turnover 1.0x. Gross margin 15.4%. Operating margin 10.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	GD	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	12.8%	Good	Above sector median of 7.2%
Return on Equity (ROE)	17.8%	Good	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	15.4%	Warning	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	10.4%	Good	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow Analysis for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP

Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	GD	Rating	Context
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP at 0.3x leverage, 25.9x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.3x. Total debt $7.0B, cash & investments $4.4B. Interest coverage 25.9x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	GD	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.3x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$-2.6B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	25.9x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP trades at 21.1x earnings

P/E 21.1x. EV/Sales 1.8x. Dividend yield 1.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	GD	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	21.1x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	1.8x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
Dividend Yield	1.7%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP returns 2.4% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 2.4% (div 1.7% + buyback 0.7%). Share count +0.0% YoY. Capital returned $2.3B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	GD	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	2.4%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	0.7%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Share Count Change (YoY)	0.0%	Adequate	Net dilution from issuance/SBC
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$2.3B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	12.8%	Top 25%	1.8x above
Gross Margin	15.4%	Bottom 25%	0.5x below
Operating Margin	10.4%	Top 50%	1.5x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	17.8%	Top 50%	1.8x above
P/E Ratio	21.1x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	GD	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	12.8%	Good	Top 25% of sector (median: 7.2%)
Gross Margin	15.4%	Warning	Bottom 25% of sector (median: 32.1%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	25.7%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	21.1x	Adequate	Fair value

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 12.8%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 12.5% with a improving trend. Sector median 7.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: What is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP's Free Cash Flow Margin?

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) has a free cash flow margin of N/A, Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: What is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) trades at a P/E ratio of 21.1x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 1.8x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: Does GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP pay a dividend?

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.7%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 2.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: What is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP's revenue and earnings growth?

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) grew revenue by 9.7% year-over-year. EPS +10.2% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: Is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP buying back stock?

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) repurchased $641.0 million of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 0.7%. Share count +0.0% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: How does GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP compare to competitors in Industrials?

Compared to other companies in Industrials, GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) shows: ROIC 12.8%, sector median 7.2% (Top 25%). Gross margin 15.4%, 16.6pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Industrials companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?

No quantitative warning flags fired for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. TTM metrics as of Q4 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.