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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Operating Profit Margin since 2005
- Debt to Equity since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
General Dynamics Corp., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net earnings (loss)1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Mar 3, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of General Dynamics Corp. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trend
- The share price exhibited significant fluctuations over the period. Initially, it increased from $63.91 in 2006 to a peak of $83.65 in 2008, followed by a sharp decline to $50.82 in 2009. Subsequently, it experienced a recovery phase, reaching $136.94 in 2015 and continuing an upward trajectory to $209.53 in 2018. The share price then declined to $173.48 in 2019 but partially recovered to $186.25 in 2020.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) Dynamics
- EPS demonstrated an overall upward trend with some variability. From $3.65 in 2006, EPS increased steadily to $7.08 in 2012 before a notable negative value of -$0.94 was recorded in 2013. Following this aberration, EPS rebounded sharply, rising to $12.03 by 2020. This suggests strong profitability growth after a setback in 2013.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Behavior
- The P/E ratio experienced considerable variation aligned with shifts in share price and EPS. It started around 17.5 in 2006, gradually declining to a low near 8 in 2009, corresponding with share price declines and rising EPS. Data for 2013 is missing, but the ratio increased thereafter, peaking above 21 in 2018, indicating higher market valuation relative to earnings. It subsequently fell to approximately 15.5 by 2020, reflecting a moderation in valuation levels despite rising earnings.
- Overall Insights
- The data reveals that while share price and earnings per share generally improved over the observed timeframe, the firm experienced episodic volatility, particularly around 2009 and 2013. The negative EPS in 2013 marks an outlier event, likely impacting investor sentiment. The P/E ratio fluctuations suggest changes in market expectations and valuation sentiment, with elevated multiples during periods of share price strength and earnings recovery. The trend towards higher EPS and generally increasing share price indicates long-term financial growth and profitability improvement.
Comparison to Competitors
General Dynamics Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| General Dynamics Corp. | Boeing Co. | Caterpillar Inc. | Eaton Corp. plc | GE Aerospace | Honeywell International Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | |
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| Mar 3, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Capital Goods)
General Dynamics Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (capital goods)
| General Dynamics Corp. | Capital Goods | |
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| Feb 13, 2019 | ||
| Feb 12, 2018 | ||
| Feb 6, 2017 | ||
| Feb 8, 2016 | ||
| Feb 9, 2015 | ||
| Feb 7, 2014 | ||
| Feb 8, 2013 | ||
| Feb 17, 2012 | ||
| Feb 18, 2011 | ||
| Feb 19, 2010 | ||
| Feb 20, 2009 | ||
| Feb 22, 2008 | ||
| Feb 23, 2007 | ||
| Mar 3, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
General Dynamics Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| General Dynamics Corp. | Industrials | |
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| Feb 12, 2018 | ||
| Feb 6, 2017 | ||
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| Feb 17, 2012 | ||
| Feb 18, 2011 | ||
| Feb 19, 2010 | ||
| Feb 20, 2009 | ||
| Feb 22, 2008 | ||
| Feb 23, 2007 | ||
| Mar 3, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).