GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
294.5 EUR
-2.3 (-0.77%)
Taking everything into account, GDX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GDX was compared to 45 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. GDX is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. 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.
In the past year GDX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years GDX has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GDX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
GDX has a better Return On Assets (7.32%) than 84.44% of its industry peers.
GDX has a Return On Equity of 17.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GDX outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.33%, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.89% 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 3 year average ROIC (9.79%) for GDX is below the current ROIC(11.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
GDX has a Profit Margin of 8.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: GDX outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
GDX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.34%, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GDX has a Gross Margin of 15.33%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GDX underperforms 84.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GDX has declined.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GDX is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for GDX has been reduced compared to 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
An Altman-Z score of 4.06 indicates that GDX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.06, GDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
GDX's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.67 is amongst the best of the industry. GDX outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
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 68.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC9.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that GDX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.40, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GDX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GDX's Quick ratio of 0.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.52% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 11.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
GDX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.88% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.99, the valuation of GDX can be described as rather expensive.
GDX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.13 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GDX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GDX is valued cheaper than 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. GDX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GDX is valued cheaper than 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of GDX may justify a higher PE ratio.
GDX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)8.36
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GDX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GDX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.20. GDX pays more dividend than 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
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
GDX pays out 37.41% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GDX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP37.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
FRA:GDX (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
294.5
-2.3 (-0.77%)
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 Cap79.22B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.67
Price Target331.99 (12.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
Yearly Dividend4.88
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)13.81%
PT rev (3m)12.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 | ||
| P/S | 1.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.99 | ||
| P/B | 3.73 | ||
| P/tB | 42.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.91 |
EPS(TTM)13.39
EY4.55%
EPS(NY)15.4
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)15.49
FCFY5.26%
OCF(TTM)18.42
OCFY6.25%
SpS166.22
BVpS78.85
TBVpS6.97
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)8.36
Graham Number154.13
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 | 4.06 |
F-Score8
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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
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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 21.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.73.
How financially healthy is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
The financial health rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 7 / 10.