General Dynamics Corporation PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
21.84
Stock Price
$346.82
EPS (TTM)
$15.88
Forward PE
19.11
How It's Calculated
21.84 = $346.82 ÷ $15.88
What This Means
General Dynamics Corporation's PE ratio of 21.8 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
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 PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For General Dynamics Corporation, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Industrials names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, General Dynamics Corporation's PE ratio of 21.84 can be compared with peers such as CAT (43.66), GE (40.17), RTX (33.64). 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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PEG Ratio
2.58
Sector
Industrials
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does GD's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for General Dynamics Corporation. A trailing PE of 21.84 means the market is pricing the stock at 21.84 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Industrials peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 21.84 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Industrials names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as UPS (17.26), UNP (21.60), FDX (21.98) offer context. GD's PE of 21.84 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes GD metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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