GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
296.45 EUR
-7.8 (-2.56%)
Taking everything into account, GDX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GDX was compared to 46 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. GDX has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. GDX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
GDX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GDX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of GDX (7.32%) is better than 84.78% of its industry peers.
GDX's Return On Equity of 17.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 58.70% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GDX (11.33%) is better than 69.57% 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 9.34%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.18%, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDX has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.34%, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GDX's Gross Margin of 15.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GDX is outperformed by 84.78% 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.
GDX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GDX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
GDX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.13 indicates that GDX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GDX has a better Altman-Z score (4.13) than 78.26% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.67, GDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC9.69%
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's Current ratio of 1.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
GDX has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that GDX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GDX's Quick ratio of 0.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 60.87% of 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.
GDX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.63% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GDX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.86% in the last year.
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
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.
GDX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.14% yearly.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.32, the valuation of GDX can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GDX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, GDX is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.42, GDX is valued on the expensive side.
84.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GDX to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say GDX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GDX indicates a rather cheap valuation: GDX is cheaper than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.53 |
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.
GDX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)8.49
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GDX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%.
GDX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.14. GDX pays more dividend than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| 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.
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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
296.45
-7.8 (-2.56%)
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 Cap79.74B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.67
Price Target328.25 (10.73%)
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)13.81%
PT rev (3m)12.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.23 | ||
| P/B | 3.79 | ||
| P/tB | 42.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.53 |
EPS(TTM)13.28
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)15.26
Fwd EY5.15%
FCF(TTM)15.36
FCFY5.18%
OCF(TTM)18.26
OCFY6.16%
SpS164.81
BVpS78.18
TBVpS6.91
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)8.49
Graham Number152.84
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 | 4.13 |
F-Score8
WACC9.69%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 22.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.79.
How financially healthy is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
The financial health rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 7 / 10.