PE Ratio: 21.85

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 21.85 is in line with its 5-year average of 20.59, around the middle of its 5-year range (16.22–24.73).

As of 2026-09-15T22:05:34.221Z. 2.92% below its 12-month average of 22.51.

PE Ratio (21.85) = Close Price ($358.60) / Diluted TTM EPS ($16.41)

GD PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 21.9, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 90% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?

The P/E ratio for GD stock is 21.85.

Is General Dynamics Corporation's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 21.85 is in line with its 5-year average of 20.59, around the middle of its 5-year range (16.22–24.73).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for GD stock is 22.51.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for GD stock is 21.77.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for GD stock is 20.59.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for GD stock is 19.00.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for GD stock is 17.75.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for GD stock is 16.47.

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