General DynamicsXTER:GDX -0.20%81 Net Margin % is 8.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 8.45. GuruFocus rates XTER:GDX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €300.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks better than 66.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Dynamics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:GDX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.84 Med: 8.45 Max: 9.4
Current: 8.07
XTER:GDX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.57% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs XTER:GDX: 8.07
General Dynamics (XTER:GDX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
General Dynamics Net Margin % Related Terms
General Dynamics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Net 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.
XTER:GDX vs HWM, RKLB, NOC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's Net 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 (XTER:GDX) has a Net Margin % of 8.35% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.45. Over the past decade, General Dynamics' Net Margin % has ranged from 7.84 to 9.40. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #116 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is General Dynamics' Net Margin % too high?
General Dynamics' current Net Margin % of 8.35% is near median its 10-year median of 8.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.84 to a high of 9.40. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. General Dynamics' value of 8.35% is 70.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #116 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, General Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' Net Margin % compare to HWM and RKLB?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #116 out of 347 companies for Net Margin %. This puts General Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. General Dynamics' value of 8.35% is 70.4% above this benchmark. Historically, General Dynamics' own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.84 to 9.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.45 vs. the industry median of 4.90, 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 Net Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Dynamics's current Net Margin % of 8.35% is 70.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current Net Margin % is 8.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.45. 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 (XTER:GDX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €300.44, compared to a current price of €305.00 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.45 and 70.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.90. General Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (XTER:GDX), the current Net Margin % is 8.35% 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 (XTER:GDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €305.00 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €300.44.
GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:GDX:
Net Margin %: 8.35% (near median its 10-year median of 8.45)
GF Value™: €300.44 vs. price of €305.00 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#116 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER: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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