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General DynamicsMEX:GD 87 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:GD with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,058.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Aerospace & Defense companies, General Dynamics ranks better than 88.16% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. General Dynamics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Dynamics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GD'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.8 Med: 1.2 Max: 9.4
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, General Dynamics's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 9.40%. The lowest was -16.80%. And the median was 1.20%.
MEX:GD's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.16% of 228
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: -3.25
vs MEX:GD: 0.50
General Dynamics (MEX:GD) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
General Dynamics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:GD vs HWM, TDG, NOC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, General Dynamics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, General Dynamics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Dynamics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
General Dynamics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 mean?
General Dynamics (MEX:GD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for General Dynamics and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #27 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is General Dynamics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
General Dynamics' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #27 out of 228 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 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Dynamics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HWM and TDG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, General Dynamics ranks #27 out of 228 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places General Dynamics in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for General Dynamics and its competitors. General Dynamics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 1.20. 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 MXN6,058.24, compared to a current price of MXN6,518.71 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Dynamics (MEX:GD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN6,518.71 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,058.24.
GuruFocus considers General Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.50 (58% below median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: MXN6,058.24 vs. price of MXN6,518.71 (7.6% above fair value)
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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