General Dynamics (MEX:GD) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

What is General Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio?

General Dynamics MEX:GD 87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates MEX:GD with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,053.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks worse than 60.39% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. General Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for General Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:GD' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of General Dynamics was 0.44. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.39.

MEX:GD's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
60.39% of 154 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs MEX:GD: 0.38

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of General Dynamics is 1.83%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of General Dynamics was 3.58%. The lowest was 1.46%. And the median was 2.07%.

General Dynamics's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN28.67.

During the past 12 months, General Dynamics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of General Dynamics was 34.80% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

General Dynamics (MEX:GD) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

General Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

General Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for General Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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General Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MEX:GD vs HWM, RKLB, NOC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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General Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

General Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	108.034	/	278.188
	=	0.39

General Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	28.672	/	73.934
	=	0.39

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 mean?

General Dynamics (MEX:GD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, General Dynamics' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #93 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.

Is General Dynamics' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

General Dynamics' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.44. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. General Dynamics' value of 0.39 is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #93 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HWM and RKLB?

According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #93 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places General Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. General Dynamics' value of 0.39 is 18.2% above this benchmark. Historically, General Dynamics' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.33, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Dynamics's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 18.2% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on General Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Dynamics's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 MXN6,053.08, compared to a current price of MXN5,976.00 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 18.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (MEX:GD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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 (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 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,053.08. GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GD:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: MXN6,053.08 vs. price of MXN5,976.00 (1.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 87/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 18.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#93 of 154)

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General Dynamics Business Description

Industry Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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

Website https://www.gd.com

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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