General Dynamics Corporation (GD) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
GD price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedGD is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $331.27
- Sector
- Industrials
- 12-month range
- $312.53–$395.97
- Market cap
- $89.6B
- From 52-week high
- -16.3%
- Shares outstanding
- 271M
- Rank in Industrials by discount to fair value
- #51 of 106
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
General Dynamics Corporation is a defense contractor that manufactures military aircraft, ships, combat vehicles, and weapons systems for the United States Department of Defense and international customers. The company operates manufacturing and service facilities across the United States and maintains operations in multiple countries worldwide to support its defense and aerospace businesses.
GD currently ranks #51 of 106 Industrials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $89.6B
- P/E (trailing)
- 20x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $54.9B
- Net margin
- 8.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- $16.39
- Gross margin
- 15.5%
- Debt / equity
- 0.35
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 11.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 271M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Fairly Valued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 49 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $359.10
- 200-day average
- $354.85
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $6.27 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.89%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 12
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-10-09
- Last payment date
- 2026-11-13
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-30 (pre-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+7.3%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+11.1%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+1.2%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+4.6%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+5.6%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+5.2%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+2.7%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-4.6%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 14 buy · 9 hold · 1 sell (24 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $407
- Target vs last price
- +22.9%
What our data shows for GD
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for GD, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $312.53–$395.97.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 49.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for GD
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent GD news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for GD is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- General Dynamics (GD): Is This Aerospace Dividend Stock Undervalued? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: General Dynamics operates in the Industrials sector and currently trades at a valuation that TickrTrends assesses as fairly valued, suggesting the market has already priced in the company's dividend characteristics and aerospace exposure. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the fairly valued designation indicates that significant upside from a multiple expansion standpoint may be limited unless underlying business fundamentals or sector dynamics shift. Readers interested in dividend-paying aerospace companies should monitor whether operational performance or capital allocation decisions create a disconnect between the company's intrinsic value and its current market price. - GD Looks 1.1% Undervalued on GF Value™ with Strong Dividend Profile (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-10)
TickrTrends take: General Dynamics currently trades at a valuation discount according to GF Value methodology, which aligns with TickrTrends' assessment of fair valuation for this industrials company. The combination of an undervalued technical reading and a strong dividend profile suggests the company may offer income appeal to shareholders, though valuation alone does not determine investment suitability. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether this modest discount persists and how it relates to the company's earnings trajectory and dividend sustainability. - GD Looks 1.1% Undervalued on GF Value™ (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-10)
TickrTrends take: General Dynamics is assessed as fairly valued according to TickrTrends' current analysis, which aligns closely with the modest undervaluation suggested by the GF Value metric. For investors focused on valuation, the narrow gap between the fair value designation and the slight undervaluation estimate indicates the stock is trading near its justified price level, leaving limited margin of safety at present levels. Within the industrials sector, this positioning suggests limited upside from valuation expansion alone, making future returns more dependent on fundamental business performance and earnings growth.
More GD news
- GD Looks 0.3% Overvalued on GF Value™ as Dividend Sustainability Remains Strong (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-05)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for GD show a shift in momentum this week, with the RSI zone moving from oversold to neutral territory, suggesting a moderation in selling pressure. The stock maintains a fairly valued assessment based on current valuation metrics. This technical adjustment indicates the industrials sector holding represented by GD is stabilizing after the previous week's oversold conditions.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is GD stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), GD is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is GD's TickrTrends verdict?
GD's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does GD compare to other Industrials stocks?
GD ranks #51 of 106 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is GD overbought or oversold?
GD's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does GD pay a dividend?
Yes. GD paid $6.27 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.89% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 12 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-10-09.
When does GD report earnings next?
GD's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-30 (pre-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does GD usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters GD beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about GD?
Of 24 analysts covering GD, 14 rate it a buy, 9 a hold and 1 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $407 (+22.9% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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