General Dynamics (FRA:GDX) Interest Expense: €-328 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is General Dynamics Interest Expense?

General Dynamics FRA:GDX -0.34% 90 Interest Expense is €-328 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GDX with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €298.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. General Dynamics's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -60 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-328 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. General Dynamics's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 1,228 Mil. General Dynamics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -60 Mil. General Dynamics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.58. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

General Dynamics  (FRA:GDX) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

General Dynamics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-60 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,228 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,721 Mil.

General Dynamics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1228.3/-59.685
=20.58

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

General Dynamics Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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General Dynamics Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-328 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-328 Mil mean?
General Dynamics (FRA:GDX) has a Interest Expense of €-328 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors.
Is General Dynamics' Interest Expense too high?
General Dynamics' current Interest Expense is €-328 Mil. Overall, General Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' Interest Expense compare to HWM and TDG?
General Dynamics' Interest Expense of €-328 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. General Dynamics's current Interest Expense is €-328 Mil. 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 €298.42, compared to a current price of €321.60 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-328 Mil. General Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (FRA:GDX), the current Interest Expense is €-328 Mil 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 €321.60 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €298.42. GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GDX:

  • Interest Expense: €-328 Mil
  • GF Value™: €298.42 vs. price of €321.60 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 11011 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA, USA, 20190
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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