GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
291.3 EUR
+1.75 (+0.6%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GDX. GDX was compared to 47 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 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.
Each year in the past 5 years GDX has been profitable.
In the past 5 years GDX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.32%, GDX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of GDX (17.25%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.33%, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GDX is in line with the industry average of 9.56%.
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 better Profit Margin (8.18%) than 76.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDX has declined.
The Operating Margin of GDX (10.34%) is better than 70.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GDX has declined.
GDX has a worse Gross Margin (15.33%) than 87.23% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GDX is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GDX has less shares outstanding
GDX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GDX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
GDX has an Altman-Z score of 4.08. This indicates that GDX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GDX has a better Altman-Z score (4.08) than 76.60% 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 85.11% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC9.51%
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.
The Current ratio of GDX (1.40) is better than 68.09% of its industry peers.
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 55.32% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.63% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, GDX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.86% in the last year.
GDX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.93% yearly.
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.
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 2Y14.05%
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GDX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GDX indicates a rather cheap valuation: GDX is cheaper than 91.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GDX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.50.
GDX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.28.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GDX is valued cheaper than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GDX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.93), we can say GDX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GDX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GDX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.1 |
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)1.38
PEG (5Y)8.43
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GDX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%.
GDX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.87. GDX pays more dividend than 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
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
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 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
FRA:GDX (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
291.3
+1.75 (+0.6%)
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 Cap78.69B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.77
Price Target332.42 (14.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
Yearly Dividend4.8
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)1.27%
PT rev (3m)14.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.19 | ||
| P/B | 3.78 | ||
| P/tB | 42.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.1 |
EPS(TTM)13.14
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)15.11
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)15.13
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)17.99
OCFY6.18%
SpS162.36
BVpS77.02
TBVpS6.81
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)8.43
Graham Number150.9
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 | 4.08 |
F-Score8
WACC9.51%
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 2Y14.05%
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
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 22.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.78.
How financially healthy is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
The financial health rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 7 / 10.