General Dynamics Corporation P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
3.59
Stock Price
$346.82
Book Value/Share
$96.58
Sector
Industrials
How It's Calculated
3.59 = $346.82 ÷ $96.58
What This Means
General Dynamics Corporation's P/B ratio of 3.59 is above average, reflecting investor confidence in the company's ability to generate returns above its asset base.
About General Dynamics Corporation
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in Aerospace & Defense. With a market capitalization of about $93.79B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $346.82, within a 52-week range of $268.10 to $369.70 (-6.2% from the high, +29.4% from the low). Beta of 0.34 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 8.1%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For General Dynamics Corporation, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Industrials, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, General Dynamics Corporation's P/B ratio of 3.59 can be compared with peers such as CAT (21.62), GE (18.18), RTX (3.65). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- GD is grouped in the Industrials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.34 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 8.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does GD's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. General Dynamics Corporation's P/B of 3.59 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Industrials business models.
Is 3.59 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (3.59) means the market values GD above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Industrials?
Peer P/B levels in Industrials (e.g. BA (30.45), MMM (24.48), CAT (21.62)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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