GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
288.7 EUR
+0.75 (+0.26%)
GDX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 50 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While GDX has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. GDX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. GDX also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make GDX suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GDX had positive earnings in the past year.
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 Return On Assets of 7.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GDX outperforms 86.00% of its industry peers.
GDX has a better Return On Equity (17.25%) than 62.00% of its industry peers.
GDX has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.33%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GDX is in line with the industry average of 9.12%.
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
GDX has a better Profit Margin (8.18%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
GDX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GDX's Operating Margin of 10.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
GDX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of GDX (15.33%) is worse than 86.00% of its industry peers.
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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, GDX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 80.00% of its industry peers.
GDX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GDX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. GDX outperforms 86.00% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.29, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC9.91%
2.3 Liquidity
GDX has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that GDX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GDX has a Current ratio of 1.40. This is in the better half of the industry: GDX outperforms 72.00% 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 in line with its industry peers.
| 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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.93% on average over the past years.
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 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5Y10.88%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.95%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.99 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GDX.
GDX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GDX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say GDX is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.13, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GDX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GDX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, GDX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GDX is valued a bit cheaper than 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
92.00% 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 | 19.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GDX's 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GDX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)8.36
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.76%, GDX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.88, GDX pays a better dividend. On top of this GDX pays more dividend than 92.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, GDX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GDX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.16%!
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.
GDX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP37.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
FRA:GDX (12/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
288.7
+0.75 (+0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners77.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap77.98B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.77
Price Target332.42 (15.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
Yearly Dividend4.79
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)0.13%
PT rev (3m)14.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 | ||
| P/S | 1.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.06 | ||
| P/B | 3.75 | ||
| P/tB | 42.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.98 |
EPS(TTM)13.13
EY4.55%
EPS(NY)15.1
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)15.12
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY6.23%
SpS162.25
BVpS76.96
TBVpS6.81
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)8.36
Graham Number150.79
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
WACC9.91%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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 2Y14.05%
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 Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.95%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
EBIT growth 1Y14.29%
EBIT growth 3Y4.83%
EBIT growth 5Y0.63%
EBIT Next Year30.03%
EBIT Next 3Y14.77%
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 3.75.
How financially healthy is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
The financial health rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 7 / 10.