General DynamicsMEX:GD 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:GD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,055.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks better than 56.3% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Dynamics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GD'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 2.2 Max: 2.89
Current: 1.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of General Dynamics was 2.89. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 2.20.
MEX:GD's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 56.3% of 254
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.845
vs MEX:GD: 1.49
General Dynamics (MEX:GD) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
General Dynamics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
General Dynamics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Debt-to-EBITDA 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, TDG, NOC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
General Dynamics (MEX:GD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.47 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on General Dynamics. This is 33% below median its historical median of 2.20. Over the past decade, General Dynamics' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.86 to 2.89. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #111 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is General Dynamics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
General Dynamics' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.47 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 2.89. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85. General Dynamics' value of 1.47 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #111 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, General Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HWM and TDG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #111 out of 254 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts General Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85. General Dynamics' value of 1.47 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, General Dynamics' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.86 to 2.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 1.85, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.85, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Dynamics's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.47 is 20.3% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on General Dynamics. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 2.20. 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 MXN6,055.93, compared to a current price of MXN6,450.00 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 20.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.85. General Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (MEX:GD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN6,450.00 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,055.93.
GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.47 (33% below median its 10-year median of 2.20)
GF Value™: MXN6,055.93 vs. price of MXN6,450.00 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#111 of 254)
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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