GD:NYSEGeneral Dynamics Corporation analysis
Data as of Oct 11, 2026 - not real-time
- Latest price
- $331.27
- Risk: low
- 3/10Low risk
Summary
General Dynamics Corporation is priced at $331.27, and its moving averages give no clean directional read — the structure is neutral. Across the trailing 30 sessions it lost 12.8%. Relative strength is 30.6 — approaching oversold — and the MACD signal is bullish. The recent range runs from support at $322.00 up to resistance at $362.39.
On valuation the read is undervalued — earnings multiple of 20.2 versus a 27.5 sector average, below the peer group. Consensus targets land 24.7% above where the shares trade now. Revenue is growing at 8.1% on a 8.2% profit margin. The 1.93% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk comes out at 3 of a possible 10, a low reading. With 30-day volatility of 15.4%, a beta of 0.38 and a maximum drawdown of 17.5%, the drawdown profile is forgiving relative to most of the market. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 95 on the fear-greed composite.
The horizons diverge: hold near-term but buy on a long view, at 6/10 conviction over the longer horizon.
On valuation the read is undervalued — earnings multiple of 20.2 versus a 27.5 sector average, below the peer group. Consensus targets land 24.7% above where the shares trade now. Revenue is growing at 8.1% on a 8.2% profit margin. The 1.93% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk comes out at 3 of a possible 10, a low reading. With 30-day volatility of 15.4%, a beta of 0.38 and a maximum drawdown of 17.5%, the drawdown profile is forgiving relative to most of the market. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 95 on the fear-greed composite.
The horizons diverge: hold near-term but buy on a long view, at 6/10 conviction over the longer horizon.
Top market events
- General Dynamics stock is trading above $380 after Q2 2026 earnings topped expectations and revenue
- General Dynamics stock closed at USD 360.
- General Dynamics stock drew notice after a September 16, 2026 insider buy of 105 shares at USD 356.
Market outlook
Short term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence4/104 out of 10
Key factors
- Trading below the 200-day average of 354.99
- MACD momentum is positive
- 30-day price change of -12.8%
Medium term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence5/105 out of 10
Key factors
- P/E of 20.2 versus sector average of 27.5
- Trading below the 200-day average of 354.99
- Analyst targets imply +24.7% versus the current price
Long term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence6/106 out of 10
Key factors
- P/E of 20.2 versus sector average of 27.5
- Analyst targets imply +24.7% versus the current price
- Return on equity of 17.8%
Key metrics
Financial health
Revenue Growth8.10%
Profit Margin8.18%
P/E Ratio20.2
ROE17.80%
ROA6.08%
Debt/Equity35.34
P/B Ratio3.3
Op. Cash Flow$7.7B
Free Cash Flow$4.4B
Industry P/E27.5
Technical analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI30.6
Support$322.00
Resistance$362.39
MA 20$340.50
MA 50$363.88
MA 200$354.99
MACDBullish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index94.93
Valuation
Fair Value$253.67
Target Price$413.11
Upside/Downside24.71%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield1.93%
Risk assessment
Beta0.38
Volatility15.39%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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