GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
295.1 EUR
-0.65 (-0.22%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GDX. GDX was compared to 44 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While GDX has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. GDX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GDX was profitable.
GDX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GDX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GDX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.32%, GDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 17.25%, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.33%, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.79%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.33%) for GDX is above the 3 year average (9.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.32% | ||
| ROE | 17.25% | ||
| ROIC | 11.33% |
ROA(3y)6.46%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)16.99%
ROE(5y)17.93%
ROIC(3y)9.79%
ROIC(5y)9.74%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.18%, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDX has declined.
GDX has a better Operating Margin (10.34%) than 70.45% of its industry peers.
GDX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 15.33%, GDX is doing worse than 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.18% | ||
| GM | 15.33% |
OM growth 3Y-2.43%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y-2.17%
PM growth 5Y-2.19%
GM growth 3Y-2.51%
GM growth 5Y-2.96%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
GDX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
GDX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
GDX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GDX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
GDX has an Altman-Z score of 4.07. This indicates that GDX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GDX's Altman-Z score of 4.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 79.55% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GDX is 1.67, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GDX, only 1.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.67, GDX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
GDX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) than 70.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC9.5%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that GDX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GDX has a better Current ratio (1.40) than 70.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GDX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GDX has a Quick ratio (0.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GDX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.52%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, GDX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.63% on average per year.
GDX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.86%.
Measured over the past years, GDX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.52%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y2.63%
EPS Q2Q%15.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%10.59%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GDX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.88% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.09%
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5Y10.88%
Revenue Next Year9.79%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.15 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GDX.
88.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
GDX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.27, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GDX.
84.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.42, GDX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
84.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GDX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GDX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)8.43
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%, GDX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, GDX pays a better dividend. On top of this GDX pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GDX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of GDX grows each year by 7.16%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
37.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GDX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
GDX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP37.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
FRA:GDX (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
295.1
-0.65 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap79.38B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.67
Price Target328.25 (11.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
Yearly Dividend4.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.16%
DP37.41%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.28%
Min EPS beat(2)1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)2.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.53%
Max EPS beat(4)2.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.55%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.99%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.6%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.29%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.84%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.16%
PT rev (1m)12.53%
PT rev (3m)11.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.27 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.76 | ||
| P/tB | 42.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.02 |
EPS(TTM)13.32
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)15.31
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)15.41
FCFY5.22%
OCF(TTM)18.32
OCFY6.21%
SpS165.32
BVpS78.42
TBVpS6.94
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)8.43
Graham Number153.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.32% | ||
| ROE | 17.25% | ||
| ROCE | 13.61% | ||
| ROIC | 11.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.3% | ||
| OM | 10.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.18% | ||
| GM | 15.33% | ||
| FCFM | 9.32% |
ROA(3y)6.46%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)16.99%
ROE(5y)17.93%
ROIC(3y)9.79%
ROIC(5y)9.74%
ROICexc(3y)10.23%
ROICexc(5y)10.26%
ROICexgc(3y)26.7%
ROICexgc(5y)28.25%
ROCE(3y)11.76%
ROCE(5y)11.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.13%
OM growth 3Y-2.43%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y-2.17%
PM growth 5Y-2.19%
GM growth 3Y-2.51%
GM growth 5Y-2.96%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
F-Score8
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)111.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.35%
Profit Quality(3y)100.61%
Profit Quality(5y)98.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.52%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y2.63%
EPS Q2Q%15.82%
EPS Next Y16.09%
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5Y10.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%10.59%
Revenue Next Year9.79%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
EBIT growth 1Y14.29%
EBIT growth 3Y4.83%
EBIT growth 5Y0.63%
EBIT Next Year27.43%
EBIT Next 3Y13.39%
EBIT Next 5Y10.7%
FCF growth 1Y55.67%
FCF growth 3Y-1.75%
FCF growth 5Y10.42%
OCF growth 1Y36.62%
OCF growth 3Y-1.15%
OCF growth 5Y6.98%
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GDX.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GDX.DE.
What is the valuation status of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) stock?
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 22.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.76.
How financially healthy is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
The financial health rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 7 / 10.