General Dynamics (MEX:GD) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
General Dynamics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
General Dynamics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
General Dynamics Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.71
17.36
19.38
13.12
12.97
16.64
16.89
17.33
16.35
20.38
General Dynamics Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.71
13.18
14.58
15.31
17.36
19.49
20.79
19.53
19.38
19.42
16.61
16.58
13.12
14.43
15.20
14.22
10.48
12.89
11.34
12.97
15.58
16.98
15.53
16.64
19.16
18.15
15.17
16.89
18.28
17.04
14.86
17.33
18.73
20.28
18.28
16.35
16.97
18.25
19.52
20.38
20.90
MEX:GD vs HWM, TDG, NOC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
General Dynamics (MEX:GD) has a Forward PE Ratio of 20.65 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #71 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is General Dynamics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
General Dynamics' current Forward PE Ratio is 20.65. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.36. General Dynamics' value of 20.65 is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #71 out of 204 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to HWM and TDG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #71 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts General Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.36. General Dynamics' value of 20.65 is 29.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 29.36, based on 204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Dynamics's current Forward PE Ratio of 20.65 is 29.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 29.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.65. 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 MXN6,048.85, compared to a current price of MXN5,976.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 20.65 and 29.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 29.36. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (MEX:GD), the current Forward PE Ratio is 20.65 as of Jul. 04, 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 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,048.85.
GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GD:
Forward PE Ratio: 20.65
GF Value™: MXN6,048.85 vs. price of MXN5,976.00 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#71 of 204)
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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