General DynamicsMEX:GD 87 Days Inventory is 74.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 73.04. GuruFocus rates MEX:GD with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,053.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks better than 72.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Dynamics's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GD'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.1 Med: 73.04 Max: 94.13
Current: 76.71
During the past 13 years, General Dynamics's highest Days Inventory was 94.13. The lowest was 63.10. And the median was 73.04.
MEX:GD's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.92% of 325
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 141.54
vs MEX:GD: 76.71
General Dynamics's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (87.14) to Mar. 2026 (74.02).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
General Dynamics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
General Dynamics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.
General Dynamics (MEX:GD) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
General Dynamics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
General Dynamics's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
General Dynamics Days Inventory Related Terms
General Dynamics Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Days Inventory 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.
MEX:GD vs HWM, RKLB, NOC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (MEX:GD) has a Days Inventory of 74.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.04. Over the past decade, General Dynamics' Days Inventory has ranged from 63.10 to 94.13. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #88 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is General Dynamics' Days Inventory too high?
General Dynamics' current Days Inventory of 74.02 is near median its 10-year median of 73.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.10 to a high of 94.13. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. General Dynamics' value of 74.02 is 47.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #88 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, General Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' Days Inventory compare to HWM and RKLB?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #88 out of 325 companies for Days Inventory. This puts General Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. General Dynamics' value of 74.02 is 47.7% below this benchmark. Historically, General Dynamics' own Days Inventory has ranged from 63.10 to 94.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.04 vs. the industry median of 141.54, 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 Days Inventory for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.54, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Dynamics's current Days Inventory of 74.02 is 47.7% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current Days Inventory is 74.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.04. 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 (MEX:GD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN6,053.08, compared to a current price of MXN5,976.00 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 74.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.04 and 47.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.54. General Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (MEX:GD), the current Days Inventory is 74.02 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 (MEX:GD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Dynamics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,976.00 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,053.08.
GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GD:
Days Inventory: 74.02 (near median its 10-year median of 73.04)
GF Value™: MXN6,053.08 vs. price of MXN5,976.00 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#88 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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