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About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments are aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technologies. General Dynamics' aerospace segment manufactures Gulfstream business jets and operates a global aircraft servicing operation. Combat systems produces land-based combat vehicles such as the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker armored personnel carrier, as well as munitions. The marine segment builds and services nuclear-powered submarines, destroyers, and Navy support ships. The technologies segment contains two main units: an IT business that primarily serves the government market and a mission systems business that focuses on products that provide command, control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to the military.
Ticker
$GD
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
117,000
Headquarters
Website
General Dynamics Metrics
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$92B
23.06
$14.89
0.51
$5.84
1.75%
Price and volume
Market cap
$92B
Beta
0.51
52-week high
$347.37
52-week low
$239.20
Average daily volume
1M
Dividend rate
$5.84
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.364
Quick ratio
0.737
Long term debt to equity
31.841
Total debt to equity
45.034
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
38.28%
Interest coverage (TTM)
12.84%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
6,073
Gross margin (TTM)
17.93%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.13%
Operating margin (TTM)
10.32%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
16.85%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$430,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.75%
Return on equity (TTM)
17.91%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
23.064
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.853
Price to book
3.91
Price to tangible book (TTM)
72.8
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
22.605
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.42%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
15.193
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.70%
Forward dividend yield
1.75%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
11.85%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
16.16%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.36%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.69%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.03%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.71%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.02%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.35%
What the Analysts think about General Dynamics
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for General Dynamics stock.
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General Dynamics reported new orders at 2.4 times billings in its defense units and 1.3 times in aerospace, underscoring strong demand across its entire portfolio. (Reuters)
Marine Systems revenue jumped 22.2% on the back of Columbia- and Virginia-class submarine work, including a $1.85 billion contract modification from the Pentagon. (Reuters)
The aerospace unit delivered 38 Gulfstream jets and received both FAA and EASA certification for the new G800 model, while new orders reached 1.3 times billings, demonstrating sustained demand for business jets. (Reuters)
Combat Systems revenue slipped 0.2% after the Pentagon canceled the M10 Booker contract and supply chain delays disrupted production, reflecting ongoing volatility in this segment. (Reuters)
First-quarter 2025 free cash flow was negative $290 million, and net debt climbed to $8.37 billion, highlighting ongoing cash conversion challenges and increased leverage. (Nasdaq)
The Pentagon canceled $4 billion in IT and consulting contracts to reduce costs, indicating possible risks for GD’s Technologies segment in U.S. government IT services. (Financial Times)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Sept 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for General Dynamics stock?
General Dynamics (GD) has a market cap of $92B as of October 08, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for General Dynamics stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for General Dynamics (GD) stock is 23.06 as of October 08, 2025.
Does General Dynamics stock pay dividends?
Yes, the General Dynamics (GD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 08, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.84 and the yield is 1.75%. General Dynamics has a payout ratio of 38.28% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next General Dynamics dividend payment date?
The next General Dynamics (GD) dividend payment is scheduled for November 14, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for General Dynamics?
General Dynamics (GD) has a beta rating of 0.51. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.