GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
305 EUR
-2.65 (-0.86%)
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 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. GDX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
GDX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.25%, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: GDX outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GDX is in line with the industry average of 9.17%.
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's Profit Margin of 8.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GDX outperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDX has declined.
GDX has a Operating Margin of 10.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: GDX outperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GDX has declined.
GDX has a Gross Margin of 15.33%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GDX underperforms 82.98% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, GDX has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 4.16 indicates that GDX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GDX's Altman-Z score of 4.16 is amongst the best of the industry. GDX outperforms 80.85% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.67 is amongst the best of 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, GDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.16 |
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.
GDX has a better Current ratio (1.40) than 74.47% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.87, GDX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
GDX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.63% yearly.
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
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 Y16.21%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y10.88%
Revenue Next Year9.88%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
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.
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 23.07 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GDX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GDX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GDX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.09, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GDX.
91.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GDX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, GDX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GDX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GDX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.84 |
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 12.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)8.77
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GDX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.87, GDX pays a better dividend. On top of this GDX pays more dividend than 93.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GDX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
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%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
FRA:GDX (1/9/2026, 4:41:37 PM)
305
-2.65 (-0.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners77.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap82.39B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.77
Price Target331.5 (8.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
Yearly Dividend4.78
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)-0.15%
PT rev (3m)13.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.09 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.85 | ||
| P/B | 3.94 | ||
| P/tB | 44.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.84 |
EPS(TTM)13.22
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)15.18
Fwd EY4.98%
FCF(TTM)15.22
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)18.1
OCFY5.93%
SpS163.33
BVpS77.48
TBVpS6.85
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)8.77
Graham Number151.81
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 | 4.16 |
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 Y16.21%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y10.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%10.59%
Revenue Next Year9.88%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
EBIT growth 1Y14.29%
EBIT growth 3Y4.83%
EBIT growth 5Y0.63%
EBIT Next Year30.23%
EBIT Next 3Y14.96%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 are the PE and PB ratios of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is 23.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.94.
What is the expected EPS growth for GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) is expected to grow by 16.21% in the next year.