General DynamicsFRA:GDX +0.72%85 FCF Margin % is 14.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:GDX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €300.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks better than 79.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Dynamics's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GDX'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.07 Med: 7.58 Max: 11.53
Current: 11.53
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of General Dynamics was 11.53%. The lowest was 5.07%. And the median was 7.58%.
FRA:GDX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.54% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs FRA:GDX: 11.53
General Dynamics FCF Margin % Related Terms
General Dynamics FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's FCF Margin % 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.
FRA:GDX vs HWM, RKLB, NOC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's FCF Margin % 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 (FRA:GDX) has a FCF Margin % of 14.48% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 7.58. Over the past decade, General Dynamics' FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 11.53. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #71 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is General Dynamics' FCF Margin % too high?
General Dynamics' current FCF Margin % of 14.48% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 7.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.07 to a high of 11.53. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. General Dynamics' value of 14.48% is 2162.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #71 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, General Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' FCF Margin % compare to HWM and RKLB?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #71 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This places General Dynamics in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. General Dynamics' value of 14.48% is 2162.5% above this benchmark. Historically, General Dynamics' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 11.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 0.64, General Dynamics has consistently been above 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 FCF Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Dynamics's current FCF Margin % of 14.48% is 2162.5% above 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current FCF Margin % is 14.48%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 7.58. 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 (FRA:GDX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €300.26, compared to a current price of €307.60 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.48%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 2162.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.64. General Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (FRA:GDX), the current FCF Margin % is 14.48% 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 (FRA:GDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €307.60 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €300.26.
GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GDX:
FCF Margin %: 14.48% (91% above median its 10-year median of 7.58)
GF Value™: €300.26 vs. price of €307.60 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2162.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#71 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GDX 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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