General Dynamics Corporation

NYSE:GD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$72.4b

General Dynamics Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 6/6

General Dynamics has a total shareholder equity of $23.0B and total debt of $9.3B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 40.3%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $57.3B and $34.3B respectively. General Dynamics's EBIT is $4.5B making its interest coverage ratio 13.9. It has cash and short-term investments of $2.1B.

Key information

40.3%

Debt to equity ratio

US$9.27b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio13.9x
CashUS$2.10b
EquityUS$22.97b
Total liabilitiesUS$34.34b
Total assetsUS$57.31b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

General Dynamics: DOGE Risk, But Upside Remains For 2025 And I Am Buying

Dec 13

Despite G700 Delivery Delays, General Dynamics Appears On Track

Dec 03

These 4 Measures Indicate That General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Dec 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

As It Turns Out, General Dynamics Is A 'Trump Trade'

Nov 12

Pinning Down General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Nov 05
Pinning Down General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

General Dynamics: Prepare For Takeoff

Oct 29

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Oct 18
General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

General Dynamics Sees Sharp Contract Decline, But Strong Backlog Secures Future Growth

Oct 09

With EPS Growth And More, General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Makes An Interesting Case

Sep 24
With EPS Growth And More, General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Makes An Interesting Case

General Dynamics: U.S. GDP Has Room For Increased Defense Spending

Sep 24

Is General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) A Risky Investment?

Aug 31
Is General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) A Risky Investment?

General Dynamics Stock Is Worth $317

Aug 23

I'm Convinced General Dynamics Is One Of The Best Dividend Aristocrats On The Market

Aug 11

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Aug 07
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Second-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Jul 26
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Second-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Earnings Tell The Story For General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)

Jul 11
Earnings Tell The Story For General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)

General Dynamics: Flying High, But Moderately Overvalued

Jul 10

These Return Metrics Don't Make General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Look Too Strong

Jun 24
These Return Metrics Don't Make General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Look Too Strong

General Dynamics 7.6% Dividend Raise Plus 3 Other Choice Aerospace Defense Companies

Jun 07

We Think General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

May 26
We Think General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

40% In 12 Months: Here's Why I Remain Bullish On General Dynamics

May 22

General Dynamics Stock: A Compelling Buy On Growth And Multiple Expansion Prospects

May 07

We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) CEO For Now

Apr 25
We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) CEO For Now

General Dynamics: Bet On Rising Geopolitical Volatility

Apr 16

General Dynamics: Record Revenues Make This A Buy Despite All Time High

Apr 07

General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 65% Above Its Share Price

Mar 24
General Dynamics Corporation's (NYSE:GD) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 65% Above Its Share Price

Investors Could Be Concerned With General Dynamics' (NYSE:GD) Returns On Capital

Mar 10
Investors Could Be Concerned With General Dynamics' (NYSE:GD) Returns On Capital

Does General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Feb 25
Does General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

General Dynamics Q4: G700 Certification Is Delayed, But On The Way; Initiate With 'Strong Buy'

Jan 29

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Just Released Its Yearly Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Jan 26
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) Just Released Its Yearly Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

General Dynamics: A Dividend Aristocrat Flying Too High (Rating Downgrade)

Jan 19

General Dynamics' Diverse Defense Portfolio Key Part Of Modernization

Dec 10

General Dynamics: Buy, But Limited Upside Potential

Oct 23

General Dynamics Is A Buy Despite Uncertain Pentagon Spending

Oct 16

Why General Dynamics Is A Great SWAN Pick

Sep 11

General Dynamics: A Significantly Undervalued Dividend Aristocrat

Aug 09

General Dynamics: Cheap Stock On Growth Fundamentals

Jul 28

General Dynamics Is A Must Have On Your Watchlist

Jul 09

General Dynamics: A Cheap Dividend Aristocrat With Huge Total Return Potential

Jun 17

General Dynamics: A Dividend Aristocrat With Upside Potential

Jun 05

General Dynamics: The Best War Coupon For 2023

Feb 13

General Dynamics bags $481M U.S. Army contract

Feb 01

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: GD's short term assets ($25.7B) exceed its short term liabilities ($19.6B).

Long Term Liabilities: GD's short term assets ($25.7B) exceed its long term liabilities ($14.8B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: GD's net debt to equity ratio (31.2%) is considered satisfactory.

Reducing Debt: GD's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 101% to 40.3% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: GD's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (33.9%).

Interest Coverage: GD's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (13.9x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 01:52
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/29
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

General Dynamics Corporation is covered by 47 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John EadeArgus Research Company
Peter ArmentBaird
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research