Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for General Dynamics Corp (GD) - $335.80 as of 12/3/2025 3:59:35 PM EST
Total Score
15 out of 30
Safety Score
68 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for GD
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for GD
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for GD
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for GD
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for GD (68 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for GD
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | GD |
| Company Name | General Dynamics Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is a leading American aerospace and defense contractor headquartered in Reston, Virginia, offering a diverse portfolio that includes marine systems, combat systems, information technology, and aerospace solutions. The company is vital in supporting both government and commercial clients, playing a significant role in national security and technological innovation. With a reputation for operational excellence and strong financial performance, GD is strategically positioned for growth in critical markets, leveraging its global presence and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. As a key player in the defense sector, General Dynamics continues to drive advancements in both industrial and governmental initiatives. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 1/28/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 335.80 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 191.35 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/3/2025 3:59:35 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 903,945 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,154,066 |
| 52-Week High | 360.50 |
| 52-Week Low | 235.63 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 42.51% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 21.78 |
| Industry PE | 66.68 |
| Sector PE | 43.07 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 21.09 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 35.99 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 81.96 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 93.28 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.40 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 9.33 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 90.59 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 3.68 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 5.60 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.31 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.77 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.08 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 34.68 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 10 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 270,120,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 90,706,296,000 |
| Institutional Ownership | 87.61% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 1/16/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.5000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.5000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 5.92 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 6.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.75% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.09% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.49% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.11% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.68% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 38.34% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 15.80% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 14.09% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 15.52 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 11.28 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 13.64 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 4,215,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 3,782,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 3,315,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 10.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 3.93% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 10.50% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 2,520,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 1,697,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 1,913,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -4,488,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -5,563,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 7,260,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 8,754,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 7,008,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.75 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.78 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 22,063,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 21,299,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 24,434,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 4,812,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 17.81 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 3,196,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 3,806,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.80 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
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Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.16 |
| MACD Signal | 0.84 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 304.29 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 329.63 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 354.97 |
| Beta | 0.40 |
| RSI | 47.67 |
| 50-Day SMA | 291.02 |
| 150-Day SMA | 262.33 |
| 200-Day SMA | 251.03 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/4/2025 12:01:43 AM EST |