GD PEG Ratio Analysis
Updated 269h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The PEG ratio (price-to-earnings growth) compares a stock’s price to its expected earnings growth; a value of 1.67x means investors are paying 1.67 times the projected growth rate.
Sector Performance
68th percentileGD
1.67x
Sector Median
0.97x
Sector Avg
2.92x
Deep Analysis
The PEG ratio (price-to-earnings growth) compares a stock’s price to its expected earnings growth; a value of 1.67x means investors are paying 1.67 times the projected growth rate.
Among sector peers, the median PEG ratio is 0.97x, placing GD in the 67th percentile — meaning it trades at a higher multiple than two-thirds of its competitors. No trend data is available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are N/A, and the metric has been flat at 1.67x over the last eight quarters. With an elevated level and no directional trend, the risk is that the stock appears expensive relative to its growth prospects, but the lack of recent change offers no signal of deterioration or improvement. This metric does not support a NEUTRAL verdict — it leans negative by indicating a premium valuation versus sector norms, though the overall neutral stance likely weighs other factors that temper this concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PEG Ratio tell investors about GD?
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
How is the PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated as: P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate.
Who are GD's closest peers by PEG Ratio?
The closest peers by PEG Ratio include: EBAY (8.15x), VTR (8.27x), DOV (8.39x), MTD (8.61x), KR (9.25x).
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The Formula
P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate
Why It Matters
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
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1.67x
Sector Median
0.97x
Sector Avg
2.92x
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