General Dynamics (LTS:0IUC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $68.56 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0IUC General Dynamics Corp LTS:0IUC
91 GF Score
Price $368.31
GF Value $347.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

General Dynamics LTS:0IUC +0.11% 91 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $68.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IUC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $347.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

General Dynamics's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $96.435. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $68.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, General Dynamics's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of General Dynamics was 14.90% per year. The lowest was 3.90% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.

As of today (2026-07-18), General Dynamics's current stock price is $368.31. General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.56. General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 5.37.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of General Dynamics was 6.13. The lowest was 2.79. And the median was 4.58.


General Dynamics  (LTS:0IUC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=368.31/68.56
=5.37

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of General Dynamics was 6.13. The lowest was 2.79. And the median was 4.58.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

General Dynamics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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General Dynamics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0IUC vs HWM, TDG, NOC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, General Dynamics's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=96.435/330.2130*330.2130
=96.435

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

General Dynamics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 36.016 241.018 49.345
201609 37.163 241.428 50.830
201612 34.062 241.432 46.588
201703 35.080 243.801 47.514
201706 36.572 244.955 49.301
201709 38.730 246.819 51.816
201712 38.515 246.524 51.590
201803 39.639 249.554 52.451
201806 40.482 251.989 53.049
201809 43.069 252.439 56.338
201812 40.638 251.233 53.413
201903 42.351 254.202 55.015
201906 44.581 256.143 57.473
201909 46.708 256.759 60.070
201912 48.265 256.974 62.021
202003 46.015 258.115 58.868
202006 48.409 257.797 62.007
202009 51.280 260.280 65.058
202012 54.667 260.474 69.303
202103 54.282 264.877 67.671
202106 54.808 271.696 66.612
202109 56.303 274.310 67.777
202112 63.543 278.802 75.260
202203 64.867 287.504 74.503
202206 63.377 296.311 70.628
202209 64.291 296.808 71.527
202212 67.665 296.797 75.283
202303 69.575 301.836 76.116
202306 71.337 305.109 77.207
202309 73.130 307.789 78.458
202312 77.847 306.746 83.803
202403 78.035 312.332 82.503
202406 80.196 314.175 84.290
202409 83.548 315.301 87.499
202412 81.612 315.605 85.389
202503 82.807 319.799 85.504
202506 87.660 322.561 89.740
202509 90.456 324.800 91.964
202512 94.759 324.054 96.560
202603 96.435 330.213 96.435

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $68.56 mean?
General Dynamics (LTS:0IUC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $68.56 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors.
Is General Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
General Dynamics' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $68.56. Overall, General Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to HWM and TDG?
General Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $68.56 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. General Dynamics's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $68.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Dynamics (LTS:0IUC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $347.86, compared to a current price of $368.31 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $68.56. General Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (LTS:0IUC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $68.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is General Dynamics (LTS:0IUC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $368.31 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $347.86. GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IUC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $68.56
  • GF Value™: $347.86 vs. price of $368.31 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


General Dynamics Business Description

Address 11011 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA, USA, 20190
General Dynamics is a defense contractor and business jet manufacturer. The firm's segments are aerospace, marine, combat systems, and technologies. General Dynamics' aerospace segment manufactures Gulfstream business jets and operates a global aircraft servicing operation. Combat systems produces land-based combat vehicles such as the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker armored personnel carrier, as well as munitions. The marine segment builds and services nuclear-powered submarines, destroyers, and Navy support ships. The technologies segment contains two main units: an IT business that primarily serves the government market and a mission systems business focusing on electronics that provide command, control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to the military.
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