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General DynamicsBSP:GDBR34 +6.13%89 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:GDBR34 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1,774.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks better than 87.19% on this metric.
Good Sign:
Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
General Dynamics has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Dynamics's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:GDBR34'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 6 Max: 8
Current: 7
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of General Dynamics was 8. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.
General Dynamics (BSP:GDBR34) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
General Dynamics Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
General Dynamics Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Piotroski F-Score 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.
BSP:GDBR34 vs HWM, TDG, NOC: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's Piotroski F-Score 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.
This Year (Mar26) TTM:
Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was 5623.441 + 5679.417 + 6235.865 + 5883.3 = R$23,422 Mil. Cash Flow from Operations was 8862.188 + 11310.567 + 8516.348 + 11269.788 = R$39,959 Mil. Revenue was 72322.778 + 69220.241 + 78447.51 + 70500.238 = R$290,491 Mil. Gross Profit was 10808.764 + 10554.384 + 11680.654 + 11207.033 = R$44,251 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(325793.298 + 315489.47 + 308903.437 + 312333.369 + 308698.058) / 5 = R$314243.5264 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was R$325,793 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$40,634 Mil. Total Current Assets was R$136,257 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was R$98,447 Mil.
Net Income was 4874.421 + 5150.154 + 7003.948 + 5723.551 = R$22,752 Mil.
Revenue was 64503.934 + 64631.664 + 81375.138 + 70381.256 = R$280,892 Mil. Gross Profit was 9694.98 + 10056.645 + 12720.585 + 10900.083 = R$43,372 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(275114.031 + 298616.156 + 317382.394 + 340923.88 + 325793.298) / 5 = R$311565.9518 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was R$275,114 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$50,902 Mil. Total Current Assets was R$144,626 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was R$108,022 Mil.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
General Dynamics's current Net Income (TTM) was 23,422.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
General Dynamics's return on assets of this year was 0.07189228. General Dynamics's return on assets of last year was 0.08270052.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
General Dynamics's gearing of this year was 0.12930733. General Dynamics's gearing of last year was 0.16337345.
==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
General Dynamics's current ratio of this year was 1.38406375. General Dynamics's current ratio of last year was 1.33885928.
==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
General Dynamics's number of shares in issue this year was 274.129. General Dynamics's number of shares in issue last year was 271.749.
==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
General Dynamics's gross margin of this year was 0.1523313. General Dynamics's gross margin of last year was 0.15440915.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
General Dynamics's asset turnover of this year was 0.89164132. General Dynamics's asset turnover of last year was 1.02100206.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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General Dynamics has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
General Dynamics (BSP:GDBR34) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, General Dynamics' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #41 out of 320 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is General Dynamics' Piotroski F-Score too high?
General Dynamics' current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. General Dynamics' value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #41 out of 320 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 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' Piotroski F-Score compare to HWM and TDG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #41 out of 320 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places General Dynamics in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. General Dynamics' value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, General Dynamics' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, 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 Piotroski F-Score for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.00, based on 320 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Dynamics's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 40% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (BSP:GDBR34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1,774.26, compared to a current price of R$1,908.00 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 40% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.00. General Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (BSP:GDBR34), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 13, 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 (BSP:GDBR34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$1,908.00 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$1,774.26.
GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:GDBR34:
Piotroski F-Score: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: R$1,774.26 vs. price of R$1,908.00 (7.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#41 of 320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:GDBR34 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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