General Dynamics Corp. (GD)
Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Low level of difficulty
Calculation
General Dynamics Corp., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net earnings (loss)1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.37% | = | 100 | × | 3,345 | ÷ | 45,408 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 8.31% | = | 100 | × | 2,912 | ÷ | 35,046 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.99% | = | 100 | × | 2,955 | ÷ | 32,872 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 9.27% | = | 100 | × | 2,965 | ÷ | 31,997 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.16% | = | 100 | × | 2,533 | ÷ | 35,355 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.65% | = | 100 | × | 2,357 | ÷ | 35,448 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | -0.97% | = | 100 | × | (332) | ÷ | 34,309 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.24% | = | 100 | × | 2,526 | ÷ | 34,883 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.06% | = | 100 | × | 2,624 | ÷ | 32,545 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 7.70% | = | 100 | × | 2,394 | ÷ | 31,077 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.67% | = | 100 | × | 2,459 | ÷ | 28,373 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.05% | = | 100 | × | 2,072 | ÷ | 25,733 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.29% | = | 100 | × | 1,856 | ÷ | 22,376 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.46% | = | 100 | × | 1,461 | ÷ | 19,591 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-06), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-03).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
General Dynamics Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| General Dynamics Corp. | Boeing Co. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | Northrop Grumman Corp. | Raytheon Co. | United Technologies Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.37% | 8.91% | 11.24% | 8.58% | 9.13% | 3.93% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 8.31% | 8.88% | 4.30% | 5.77% | 6.56% | 4.70% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.99% | 5.44% | 11.09% | 8.59% | 7.36% | 5.64% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 9.27% | 5.48% | 7.34% | 8.14% | 7.08% | 8.70% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.16% | 5.49% | 9.75% | 7.79% | 8.04% | 6.81% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.65% | 4.95% | 8.24% | 7.40% | 7.69% | 6.31% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | -0.97% | 4.39% | 7.10% | 7.45% | 7.07% | 5.74% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.24% | 5.02% | 7.00% | 8.33% | 7.22% | 8.10% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.06% | 4.82% | 8.34% | 6.53% | 7.53% | 7.48% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 7.70% | 2.11% | 8.61% | 5.57% | 8.20% | 6.87% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.67% | 4.97% | 9.62% | -4.18% | 7.18% | 8.30% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.05% | 6.91% | 10.49% | 5.36% | 11.07% | 7.74% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.29% | 4.28% | 8.96% | 4.82% | 5.03% | 7.92% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.46% | 4.28% | 6.58% | 4.09% | 3.57% | 6.68% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-06), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-03).
Comparison to Sector (Aerospace & Defense)
General Dynamics Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (aerospace & defense)
| General Dynamics Corp. | Aerospace & Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.37% | 7.36% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 8.31% | 6.45% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.99% | 7.16% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 9.27% | 7.39% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.16% | 6.97% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.65% | 6.38% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | -0.97% | 5.03% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.24% | 6.84% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.06% | 6.84% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 7.70% | 5.96% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.67% | 5.96% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.05% | 7.90% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.29% | 6.35% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.46% | 5.28% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-06), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-03).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
General Dynamics Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| General Dynamics Corp. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.37% | 4.68% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 8.31% | 4.77% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.99% | 5.51% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 9.27% | 4.25% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.16% | 5.29% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.65% | 4.85% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | -0.97% | 4.34% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.24% | 4.61% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.06% | 4.04% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 7.70% | 3.19% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.67% | 4.15% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 8.05% | 4.69% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.29% | 4.94% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.46% | 4.13% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-06), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-03).