GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
294.65 EUR
+1.1 (+0.37%)
Taking everything into account, GDX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GDX was compared to 48 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 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.32%, GDX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 17.25%, GDX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GDX (11.33%) is better than 68.75% 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 9.29%.
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 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.34%, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 15.33%, GDX is not doing good in the industry: 85.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
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 4.07. This indicates that GDX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GDX has a better Altman-Z score (4.07) than 81.25% 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.
GDX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. GDX outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that GDX is not too dependend on debt financing.
GDX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC9.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that GDX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.40, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 58.33% 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.
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.
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.
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 22.09 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GDX.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GDX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say GDX is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.22 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GDX.
GDX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, GDX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.75% 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 cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.04 |
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.
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)8.4
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
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.
GDX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.20. GDX pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, GDX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
294.65
+1.1 (+0.37%)
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 Cap79.59B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.67
Price Target331.99 (12.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
Yearly Dividend4.86
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)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.13 | ||
| P/B | 3.77 | ||
| P/tB | 42.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.04 |
EPS(TTM)13.34
EY4.53%
EPS(NY)15.33
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)15.37
FCFY5.22%
OCF(TTM)18.27
OCFY6.2%
SpS164.87
BVpS78.21
TBVpS6.92
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)8.4
Graham Number153.21
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
WACC9.97%
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 2Y14.03%
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 22.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.77.
How financially healthy is GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
The financial health rating of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 7 / 10.