General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vsNL Industries Inc (NL)
GD
General Dynamics Corporation
$344.30
+1.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $93.11B
NL
NL Industries Inc
$6.00
+0.50%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $285.85M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Dynamics Corporation generates 33100% more annual revenue ($52.55B vs $158.28M). GD leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs -23.9%. GD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
GD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
NL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-25.5%
Fair Value
$285.95
Current Price
$344.30
$58.35 premium
Margin of Safety
+19.1%
Fair Value
$7.94
Current Price
$6.00
$1.94 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 40.4%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.4% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -8.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.9%
Earnings declined 95.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GD
The strongest argument for GD centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : NL
The strongest argument for NL centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : GD
The primary concerns for GD are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NL
The primary concerns for NL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GD profiles as a value stock while NL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
GD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.39 — expect wider price swings.
GD is growing revenue faster at 7.8% — sustainability is the question.
GD generates stronger free cash flow (952M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GD scores higher overall (54/100 vs 36/100). NL offers better value entry with a 19.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
General Dynamics Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is an American aerospace and defense corporation. It is headquartered in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia.
Visit Website →NL Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES · USA
NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., operates in the component products industry in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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