General Dynamics Corp (GD) Stock Analysis
Verdict: BUY
Investment score: 68/100
Analysis as of
Is General Dynamics Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
GD is a value-play within the defense sector, showing accelerating earnings in Marine and Aerospace segments with a pristine balance sheet.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 72/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 35/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 60/100 (weight 15%)
General Dynamics Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for GD
- Marine Systems Dominance
What speaks against GD
- Supply Chain and Labor Constraints
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GD | 21.5x | 1.7x | 15.6x | 15.2% | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| RTX | 32.3x | 2.6x | 19.3x | 20.2% | 8.0% | 3.6% |
| BA | 82.1x | 1.9x | 30.4x | 4.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| LMT | 24.6x | 1.6x | 16.9x | 9.8% | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| HWM | 63.8x | 11.6x | 41.2x | 30.7% | 18.3% | 1.3% |
| Peer median | 48.1x | 2.3x | 24.9x | 15.0% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
Frequently asked questions about General Dynamics Corp (GD)
Is GD stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates General Dynamics Corp as BUY with an investment score of 68/100. GD is a value-play within the defense sector, showing accelerating earnings in Marine and Aerospace segments with a pristine balance sheet. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is GD stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for GD is BUY with an investment score of 68/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.