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General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.89

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Is General Dynamics Corporation’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

General Dynamics Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.89 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.94, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.82–1.05).

As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 4.09% above its 12-month average of 0.85.

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GD Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

GD Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.89+8.54% 1Y
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GD Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

GD Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

GD Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.89

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.85

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.90

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.94

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

0.85

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

0.86

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

0.83

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+4.09%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-0.84%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-5.15%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+4.71%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+3.04%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+7.66%

GD Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
General Dynamics Corporation (GD)$98.89B0.890.850.900.94
Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs ›$100.11B1.160.980.870.99
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs ›$92.91B1.221.171.141.18
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs ›$88.74B0.760.780.790.84
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)vs ›$88.15B1.051.031.011.03
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs ›$84.89B0.651.021.321.25
CSX Corporation (CSX)vs ›$84.68B0.690.710.941.23
3M Company (MMM)vs ›$84.43B1.331.211.051.12
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vs ›$120.24B0.710.630.860.93
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs ›$77.30B0.890.940.951.20

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

0.89

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

1.44

Includes inventory

General Dynamics Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities

The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

General Dynamics Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for GD stock is 0.89.
Is General Dynamics Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
General Dynamics Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.89 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.94, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.82–1.05).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for GD stock is 0.85.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GD stock is 0.90.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GD stock is 0.94.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GD stock is 0.85.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GD stock is 0.86.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Dynamics Corporation (GD)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GD stock is 0.83.

General Dynamics Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2025-12-310.89
2024-12-310.82
2023-12-310.92
2022-12-310.96
2021-12-311.05
2020-12-310.99
2019-12-310.83
2018-12-310.83
2017-12-310.99
2016-12-310.52
2015-12-310.55
2014-12-310.70
2013-12-310.83
2012-12-310.69
2011-12-311.17
2010-12-311.08
2009-12-310.64
2008-12-310.96
2007-12-310.69
2006-12-310.56
2005-12-310.69
2004-12-310.59
2003-12-310.48
2002-12-310.39
2001-12-310.41
2000-12-310.47
1999-12-310.73
1998-12-310.63
1997-12-310.76
1996-12-311.56

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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
www.gd.com
Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CEO
Phebe N. Novakovic
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