General Dynamics (MIL:1GD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.17 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 23% Above Median

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MIL:1GD General Dynamics Corp MIL:1GD
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Price €322.90
GF Value €312.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

General Dynamics MIL:1GD -1.43% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.17 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates MIL:1GD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €312.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks better than 61.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), General Dynamics's current share price is €322.90. General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €148.60. General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1GD' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07   Med: 1.77   Max: 2.41
Current: 2.21

During the past years, General Dynamics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.41. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 1.77.

MIL:1GD's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
61.61% of 224 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.07 vs MIL:1GD: 2.21

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

General Dynamics's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €42.539. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €148.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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General Dynamics  (MIL:1GD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

General Dynamics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.70 1.86 1.83 1.74 2.09

General Dynamics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.77 1.85 2.13 2.09 2.07

MIL:1GD vs HWM, TDG, NOC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

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


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General Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

General Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=322.90/148.60
=2.17

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=42.539/330.2130*330.2130
=42.539

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

General Dynamics Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 22.304 241.018 30.558
201609 22.027 241.428 30.127
201612 23.545 241.432 32.203
201703 22.642 243.801 30.667
201706 22.370 244.955 30.156
201709 20.937 246.819 28.011
201712 23.156 246.524 31.017
201803 20.295 249.554 26.855
201806 26.199 251.989 34.332
201809 26.058 252.439 34.086
201812 30.776 251.233 40.451
201903 28.175 254.202 36.600
201906 29.078 256.143 37.487
201909 30.468 256.759 39.184
201912 33.337 256.974 42.838
202003 27.308 258.115 34.936
202006 28.670 257.797 36.723
202009 27.877 260.280 35.367
202012 29.970 260.474 37.994
202103 27.654 264.877 34.475
202106 27.116 271.696 32.956
202109 29.004 274.310 34.915
202112 32.441 278.802 38.423
202203 30.464 287.504 34.989
202206 31.163 296.311 34.728
202209 36.452 296.808 40.555
202212 36.903 296.797 41.058
202303 33.360 301.836 36.496
202306 34.063 305.109 36.866
202309 36.052 307.789 38.679
202312 39.546 306.746 42.571
202403 35.640 312.332 37.680
202406 40.061 314.175 42.106
202409 37.841 315.301 39.631
202412 45.921 315.605 48.046
202503 41.606 319.799 42.961
202506 41.730 322.561 42.720
202509 40.334 324.800 41.006
202512 44.743 324.054 45.593
202603 42.539 330.213 42.539

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.17 mean?
General Dynamics (MIL:1GD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.17 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, General Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #86 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is General Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
General Dynamics' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.17 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 2.41. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.07. General Dynamics' value of 2.17 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #86 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, General Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HWM and TDG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #86 out of 224 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts General Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.07. General Dynamics' value of 2.17 is 29.3% below this benchmark. Historically, General Dynamics' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 3.07, General Dynamics has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.07, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Dynamics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.17 is 29.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.17, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. 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 (MIL:1GD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €312.31, compared to a current price of €322.90 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.17, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 29.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.07. General Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (MIL:1GD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.17 as of Jul. 16, 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 (MIL:1GD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €322.90 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €312.31. GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1GD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.17 (23% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
  • GF Value™: €312.31 vs. price of €322.90 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.3% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#86 of 224)

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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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