GD FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 243h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the annual free cash a company generates as a percentage of its stock price; GD’s current yield of 4.0% means that for every $100 invested, the company produces $4.00 in free cash flow.
Sector Performance
47th percentileGD
4.0%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
Prior Period
3.9%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the annual free cash a company generates as a percentage of its stock price; GD’s current yield of 4.0% means that for every $100 invested, the company produces $4.00 in free cash flow.
GD’s yield sits just below the sector median of 4.2%, placing it at the 46th percentile among its peers—slightly below average but not out of line. The year-over-year change is unavailable, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a 2.6% increase from 3.9% to 4.0%, indicating a modest upward move over the most recent period. With the yield near the sector median and trending slightly higher, the combination suggests a limited near-term risk from cash flow generation, though the opportunity for above-average yield is small. This metric aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict—GD offers a free cash flow yield that is neither a standout advantage nor a clear weakness relative to its sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about GD?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are GD's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), BABA (-17.9%), RARE (-18.4%), SPWR (-18.8%), CG (-20.4%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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4.0%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
How GD's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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