General Dynamics Corp PEG Ratio

Data as of August 04, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

General Dynamics Corp's PEG ratio of 2.00 is in the fairly valued range. The stock's PE ratio is roughly in line with its expected earnings growth rate.

About General Dynamics Corp

General Dynamics Corp (GD) operates in the Aerospace & Defense sector, specifically in Aerospace & Defense. With a market capitalization of about $103.74B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.

Shares recently traded near $382.43, within a 52-week range of $306.03 to $400.00 (-4.4% from the high, +25.0% from the low). Beta of 0.33 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.

Trailing profit margin is about 8.2%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.

Understanding This Metric

The PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For General Dynamics Corp, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.

Sector Comparison

Among Aerospace & Defense names on our S&P 100 coverage, General Dynamics Corp's PEG ratio of 2.00 can be compared with peers such as GE (2.38), RTX (2.34), LMT (1.05). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Aerospace & Defense stocks.

Key Takeaways

• GD is grouped in the Aerospace & Defense sector for peer comparisons.
• Recent beta of 0.33 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
• Trailing profit margin of 8.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.

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