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General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Net Profit Margin: 8.07%

Is General Dynamics Corporation’s net profit margin high or low?

General Dynamics Corporation's net profit margin of 8.07% is in line with its 5-year average of 8.20%, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.84%–8.60%).

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 1.25% above its 12-month average of 7.97%.

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GD Net Profit Margin
8.01%+1.01% 1Y
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GD Current vs Average Net Profit Margin Chart

GD Net Profit Margin Metrics

NET PROFIT MARGIN

8.07%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM

7.97%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y

8.09%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y

8.20%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y

8.61%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y

8.42%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y

8.22%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+1.25%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-0.31%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-1.59%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-6.22%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-4.16%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-1.87%

GD Competitors' Net Profit Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPNET PROFIT MARGINTTM3Y5Y
General Dynamics Corporation (GD)$97.23B8.07%7.97%8.09%8.20%
Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs ›$93.79B7.89%10.00%7.46%7.95%
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs ›$92.57B5.94%6.32%7.89%7.74%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)vs ›$89.23B20.12%19.69%19.05%18.40%
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs ›$89.11B14.45%10.69%9.27%7.80%
CSX Corporation (CSX)vs ›$88.06B21.55%22.19%24.28%25.57%
3M Company (MMM)vs ›$82.53B11.14%15.00%4.62%8.69%
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs ›$82.07B13.35%11.99%33.64%27.35%
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vs ›$115.86B16.58%16.03%12.82%12.04%
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs ›$75.52B19.32%20.52%19.61%18.98%

Margin Comparison

Operating Margin

10.2%

Net Profit Margin

8.1%

General Dynamics Corporation Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition

Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

General Dynamics Corporation Net Profit Margin FAQ

What is the net profit margin for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The net profit margin for GD stock is 8.07%.
Is General Dynamics Corporation's net profit margin high or low?
General Dynamics Corporation's net profit margin of 8.07% is in line with its 5-year average of 8.20%, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.84%–8.60%).
What is the TTM average net profit margin for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The TTM average net profit margin for GD stock is 7.97%.
What is the 3Y average net profit margin for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 3Y average net profit margin for GD stock is 8.09%.
What is the 5Y average net profit margin for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 5Y average net profit margin for GD stock is 8.20%.
What is the 10Y average net profit margin for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 10Y average net profit margin for GD stock is 8.61%.
What is the 15Y average net profit margin for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 15Y average net profit margin for GD stock is 8.42%.
What is the 20Y average net profit margin for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 20Y average net profit margin for GD stock is 8.22%.

General Dynamics Corporation Net Profit Margin History

DATENET PROFIT MARGIN
2025-12-318.01%
2024-12-317.93%
2023-12-317.84%
2022-12-318.60%
2021-12-318.47%
2020-12-318.35%
2019-12-318.85%
2018-12-319.24%
2017-12-319.40%
2016-12-318.42%
2015-12-319.55%
2014-12-318.21%
2013-12-317.62%
2012-12-31-1.07%
2011-12-317.73%
2010-12-318.08%
2009-12-317.49%
2008-12-318.39%
2007-12-317.61%
2006-12-317.71%
2005-12-316.97%
2004-12-316.42%
2003-12-316.13%
2002-12-316.63%
2001-12-317.82%
2000-12-318.70%
1999-12-319.82%
1998-12-317.96%
1997-12-319.37%
1996-12-317.54%

About General Dynamics Corporation

General Dynamics Corporation is a global leader in the aerospace and defense industry, with its operations structured across four key divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment focuses on the design, production, and sale of business jets, alongside offering a full suite of aviation services including aircraft maintenance, repair, management, charter services, and ground support. Marine Systems specializes in shipbuilding for the U.S. Navy, constructing nuclear-powered submarines, surface warships, and auxiliary vessels. This division also builds various commercial ships, such as tankers and cargo carriers. Furthermore, it provides extensive maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle support, along with engineering and design services for both naval and commercial fleets. Combat Systems is dedicated to creating land-based defense solutions, manufacturing a diverse range of products including wheeled and tracked combat vehicles (like the Stryker and Piranha), main battle tanks, armored vehicles, weapon systems, munitions, and mobile bridge systems. This segment also delivers modernization programs, engineering expertise, and ongoing sustainment services. The Technologies division offers sophisticated information technology and mission support services, catering primarily to military, intelligence, and federal civilian clients. Its offerings span mobile communication, computing, command-and-control systems, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Additionally, this segment is deeply involved in cutting-edge areas such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, DevOps, software-defined networks, "everything-as-a-service" models, defense enterprise office systems, and the assembly of unmanned undersea vehicles. Established in 1899, General Dynamics Corporation is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Reston, VA
110,000 employees
Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CEO
Phebe N. Novakovic