General Dynamics Corporation(GD)Stock Performance & ReturnsNYSE
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GD | 88.37 B | 19.87x | 8.10% | 8.18% | $16.44 | 17.80% | 0.35x | 1.86% | $400.00 | $306.77 |
GE | 315.02 B | 35.85x | 21.10% | 17.72% | $8.47 | 48.23% | 1.13x | 0.53% | $388.84 | $268.58 |
RTX | 242.95 B | 31.74x | 14.50% | 8.28% | $5.68 | 12.27% | 0.57x | 1.50% | $226.41 | $153.36 |
NOC | 67.26 B | 15.04x | 5.10% | 10.48% | $31.47 | 26.96% | 0.95x | 1.95% | $767.12 | $476.85 |
HEI | 16.34 B | 48.73x | 23.10% | 16.38% | $6.07 | 17.73% | 0.45x | 0.08% | $376.86 | $256.02 |
TXT | 12.56 B | 13.75x | 3.00% | 6.13% | $5.31 | 12.13% | 0.52x | 0.10% | $101.50 | $75.51 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for General Dynamics Corporation (GD) compared to its primary competitors (including GE, RTX, NOC) reveals distinct metrics. GD trades at a valuation discount relative to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 19.9x versus the peer average of 23.5x (representing a 15% discount). This discount might represent an undervalued entry opportunity or reflect specific risk factors the market is discounting. In terms of growth, GD's revenue growth of 8.1% lags behind the peer average of 13.4%, indicating potential market share losses or slower industry adoption. Additionally, its net margin of 8.2% is comparable to the peer average of 9.8%.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• GD ranks #2 in P/E ratio, #4 in revenue growth, and #5 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #4 - ⚠️ Room for improvement relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | $330.24 | $331.68 | $325.01 | $326.63 | 1,285,800 | -1.42% |
| 2026-10-06 | $329.89 | $332.78 | $327.64 | $331.33 | 1,352,800 | -0.12% |
| 2026-10-05 | $330.00 | $333.00 | $327.42 | $331.72 | 1,378,900 | +0.49% |
| 2026-10-02 | $333.02 | $333.22 | $328.00 | $330.09 | 1,416,000 | -0.79% |
| 2026-10-01 | $331.30 | $334.38 | $331.04 | $332.72 | 1,264,300 | +0.27% |
| 2026-09-30 | $332.06 | $334.72 | $329.41 | $331.83 | 1,053,800 | -0.15% |
| 2026-09-29 | $331.46 | $335.47 | $330.36 | $332.34 | 1,702,800 | -0.54% |
| 2026-09-28 | $334.86 | $337.30 | $332.59 | $334.16 | 1,889,400 | -0.76% |
| 2026-09-25 | $336.21 | $339.99 | $335.00 | $336.72 | 1,463,100 | +0.13% |
| 2026-09-24 | $343.00 | $344.74 | $336.19 | $336.29 | 1,570,300 | -2.05% |
| 2026-09-23 | $344.19 | $348.76 | $343.05 | $343.33 | 1,085,300 | -0.02% |
| 2026-09-22 | $353.95 | $354.67 | $342.16 | $343.39 | 1,279,400 | -2.97% |
| 2026-09-21 | $352.74 | $355.05 | $351.41 | $353.90 | 926,700 | +0.24% |
| 2026-09-18 | $355.48 | $355.72 | $349.84 | $353.05 | 2,693,600 | -0.81% |
| 2026-09-17 | $361.23 | $362.39 | $353.39 | $355.95 | 1,152,000 | -1.13% |
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