General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 15.13% | 15.43% | 10.04% | 16.80% | 16.66% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.19% | 10.05% | 10.04% | 10.69% | 10.82% |
| Pretax margin | 9.71% | 9.51% | 9.42% | 10.24% | 10.07% |
| Net profit margin | 8.01% | 7.93% | 7.84% | 8.60% | 8.47% |
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.36% | 8.58% | 7.74% | 8.16% | 8.31% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.35% | 6.77% | 6.05% | 6.57% | 6.50% |
| Return on total capital | 21.14% | 22.36% | 19.93% | 23.84% | 24.40% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 16.43% | 17.14% | 15.56% | 18.26% | 18.46% |