General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
General Dynamics Corporation stock (GD) is currently trading at $352.50. General Dynamics Corporation PE ratio is 22.83. General Dynamics Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.81. Analyst consensus price target for GD is $394.53. WallStSmart rates GD as Underperform.
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) stock price prediction for 2030: Base case $351.29. Bull case $439.12. Bear case $263.47. See full GD 2030 price forecast and methodology on WallStSmart.
- GD PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- GD intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- GD fair value vs current price
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- Is GD undervalued or overvalued?
- General Dynamics Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- GD Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- GD analyst price target and Smart Rating
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GD Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
GD trades 212% above its Graham fair value of $114.87, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Key Strengths (4)
87.27% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Paying $1.81 for every $1 of annual revenue
Solid profitability: $18 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings barely growing at 0.40%
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium pricing at 3.7x book value
Modest revenue growth at 7.80%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.81) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.51), Price/Book (3.65) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.80%, EPS Growth at 0.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 10.10%, Profit Margin at 8.01%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.70% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
GD Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
GD's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.81x trades at a 46% premium to its historical average of 1.24x (85th percentile). The current valuation is 18% below its historical high of 2.21x set in Jan 2018, and 207% above its historical low of 0.59x in Mar 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for General Dynamics Corporation (GD) · INDUSTRIALS › AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
The Big Picture
General Dynamics Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 52.6B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 952M in free cash flow and 1.6B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can General Dynamics Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 9.8B is significantly higher than cash (2.3B). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact General Dynamics Corporation.
Bottom Line
General Dynamics Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About General Dynamics Corporation(GD)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
USA
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is an American aerospace and defense corporation. It is headquartered in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia.