General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments are aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technologies. General Dynamics' aerospace segment manufactures...
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 20.76 (historical range: 17.47–24.55, median: 21.32), placing it at the 39th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.70 (range: 1.49–2.01, 41th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 17.45 (range: 15.95–20.50, 20th percentile).
General Dynamics Corporation trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 20.76 | 21.32 | 39th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.70 | 1.74 | 41th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.45 | 18.26 | 20th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 6.92% | 6.14% | 75th | below its historical average |
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Valuation & P/E History
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Ship & Boat Building & Repairing industry currently trading at $344.74 with a market capitalization of $93.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for GD based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 20.76 is below the historical median of 21.32, placing GD at the 39th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.70 compares to a median of 1.74.
GD Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows General Dynamics Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether GD is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests GD is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for General Dynamics Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is GD Overvalued or Undervalued?
General Dynamics Corporation trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 33 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive GD is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full GD analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.GD trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.