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General DynamicsGD +0.16%94 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.18 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 13.89. GuruFocus rates GD with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $347.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks better than 61.89% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, General Dynamics's enterprise value is $106,556 Mil.
General Dynamics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,587 Mil. Therefore, General Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.3 Med: 13.89 Max: 17.53
Current: 16.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of General Dynamics was 17.53. The lowest was 8.30. And the median was 13.89.
GD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.89% of 265
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 21.25
vs GD: 16.18
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
General Dynamics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
General Dynamics's share price for today is $371.18.
General Dynamics's 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 $15.890.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for General Dynamics's EV-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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
General Dynamics's current Enterprise Value is $106,556 Mil.
General Dynamics's EBITDA 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 $6,587 Mil.
* 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 (GD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.18 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on General Dynamics. This is 16% above median its historical median of 13.89. Over the past decade, General Dynamics' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.30 to 17.53. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #101 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is General Dynamics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
General Dynamics' current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.18 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.30 to a high of 17.53. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.25. General Dynamics' value of 16.18 is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #101 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, General Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to HWM and TDG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #101 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts General Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.25. General Dynamics' value of 16.18 is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, General Dynamics' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.30 to 17.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.89 vs. the industry median of 21.25, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 21.25, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Dynamics's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.18 is 23.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on General Dynamics. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.18, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 13.89. 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 (GD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $347.27, compared to a current price of $371.18 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.18, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.89 and 23.9% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 21.25. General Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (GD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.18 as of Jul. 21, 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 (GD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $371.18 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $347.27.
GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GD:
EV-to-EBITDA: 16.18 (16% above median its 10-year median of 13.89)
GF Value™: $347.27 vs. price of $371.18 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#101 of 265)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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