GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:GDX - US3695501086 - Common Stock
296.55 EUR
+0.1 (+0.03%)
Overall GDX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GDX against 44 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GDX was profitable.
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 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX has a Return On Equity of 17.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: GDX outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.33%, GDX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GDX is in line with the industry average of 9.16%.
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 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
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 70.45% 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 84.09% 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
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
Compared to 5 years ago, GDX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GDX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.08 indicates that GDX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GDX (4.08) is better than 79.55% 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 81.82% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half of the industry: GDX outperforms 70.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC9.52%
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 70.45% 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 has a Quick ratio (0.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
The Revenue has grown by 11.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, GDX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.14% on average per year.
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.
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 22.28 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GDX.
GDX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
GDX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.38.
81.82% 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 (34.62), we can say GDX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GDX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GDX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GDX is cheaper than 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.11 |
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)8.47
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GDX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, GDX pays a better dividend. On top of this GDX pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, GDX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
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.
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 (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
296.55
+0.1 (+0.03%)
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 Cap79.77B
Revenue(TTM)51.51B
Net Income(TTM)4.21B
Analysts76.67
Price Target328.25 (10.69%)
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)12.53%
PT rev (3m)11.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.2 | ||
| P/B | 3.78 | ||
| P/tB | 42.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.11 |
EPS(TTM)13.31
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)15.3
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)15.4
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)18.3
OCFY6.17%
SpS165.18
BVpS78.35
TBVpS6.93
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)8.47
Graham Number153.18
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
WACC9.52%
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 2Y14.03%
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 22.28 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.