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General DynamicsMEX:GD 87 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN290.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GD with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,058.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks worse than 60.55% on this metric.
General Dynamics's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN75.02.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN294.45.
During the past 12 months, General Dynamics's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, General Dynamics's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 34.80% per year. The lowest was -15.10% per year. And the median was 8.20% per year.
General Dynamics (MEX:GD) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
General Dynamics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
General Dynamics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
MEX:GD vs HWM, TDG, NOC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's PE Ratio falls into.
General Dynamics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
General Dynamics's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN290.61
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of MXN290.61 mean?
General Dynamics (MEX:GD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of MXN290.61 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #155 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is General Dynamics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
General Dynamics' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN290.61. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #155 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below 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' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to HWM and TDG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #155 out of 256 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places General Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.55. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.55, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN290.61. 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 MXN6,058.24, compared to a current price of MXN6,518.71 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN290.61. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (MEX:GD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN290.61 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 MXN6,518.71 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,058.24.
GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): MXN290.61
GF Value™: MXN6,058.24 vs. price of MXN6,518.71 (7.6% above fair value)
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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