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    General Dynamics is an aerospace and defense company. It offers a portfolio of products and services in business aviation, combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions, shipbuilding, communication and information technology systems and solutions. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace segment designs, develops, manufactures and services advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems segment specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems. Marine Systems segment designs, builds and supports submarines and surface ships. The Information Systems and Technology group offers technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise, hardware and software products, and engineering, management and support services.

    Revenue(FY, 2017)
    $31 B
    Market capitalization(2018-11-09)
    $54.6 B
    Backlog(Q2, 2018)
    $66.3 B
    TypePublic
    HQFalls Church, US
    Founded1952
    Size (employees)98,600 (est)
    Websitegd.com
    General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Falls Church, US
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    Key People/Management at General Dynamics

    Phebe Novakovic

    Phebe Novakovic

    CEO, Chairman
    Daniel Clare

    Daniel Clare

    VP, CFO
    Jason Aiken

    Jason Aiken

    SVP, CFO
    Gregory Gallopoulos

    Gregory Gallopoulos

    SVP, General Counsel and Secretary
    Robert Helm

    Robert Helm

    SVP, Planning and Development
    Mark Roualet

    Mark Roualet

    EVP
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    General Dynamics Office Locations

    General Dynamics has offices in Bowling Green, Ogden, Williamsburg, Panama City and in 206 other locations
    Falls Church, US (HQ)
    2941 Fairview Park Drive Suite 100
    Ottawa, CA
    1941 Robertson Road
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    General Dynamics Financials and Metrics

    General Dynamics Revenue

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    General Dynamics's revenue was reported to be $30.97 b in FY, 2017 which is a 1.2% decrease from the previous period.
    USD

    Revenue (Q3, 2018)

    		9.1b

    Gross profit (Q3, 2018)

    		1.7b

    Gross profit margin (Q3, 2018), %

    		18.6%

    Net income (Q3, 2018)

    		851.0m

    EBIT (Q3, 2018)

    		1.1b

    Market capitalization (9-Nov-2018)

    		54.6b

    Closing stock price (9-Nov-2018)

    		184.5

    Cash (30-Sep-2018)

    		1.0b

    EV

    		66.7b
    General Dynamics's current market capitalization is $54.6 b.
    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Revenue

    		30.9b30.9b31.5b31.4b31.0b

    Revenue growth, %

    		1%0%2%0%(1%)

    Cost of goods sold

    		25.2b25.0b25.3b25.1b24.8b

    Gross profit

    		5.7b5.9b6.1b6.2b6.2b
    Quarterly
    USDQ1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Revenue

    		7.8b7.9b8.0b7.7b7.7b7.7b7.4b7.7b7.6b7.5b9.2b9.1b

    Cost of goods sold

    		6.3b6.3b6.5b6.2b6.1b6.2b5.9b6.1b6.0b6.0b7.5b7.4b

    Gross profit

    		1.5b1.5b1.5b1.5b1.6b1.5b1.5b1.6b1.6b1.5b1.7b1.7b

    Gross profit Margin, %

    		20%20%19%20%20%20%20%20%21%21%18%19%
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Cash

    		5.3b4.4b2.8b2.3b3.0b

    Accounts Receivable

    		4.4b4.1b3.4b3.6b3.6b

    Inventories

    		2.9b3.2b3.4b3.5b5.3b

    Current Assets

    		18.2b17.4b14.6b15.4b18.3b
    Quarterly
    USDQ1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Cash

    		4.4b4.0b337.2m1.9b1.9b2.3b2.2b1.9b2.7b4.3b1.9b1.0b

    Accounts Receivable

    		3.7b3.6b3.8b3.7b3.5b3.5b3.5b3.7b3.4b3.8b3.9b3.7b

    Inventories

    		3.4b3.4b3.2b3.5b3.5b3.7b5.8b5.8b5.8b5.5b5.9b6.2b

    Current Assets

    		16.4b15.8b15.3b14.2b14.4b15.3b16.6b17.1b18.1b20.5b19.8b20.0b
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Net Income

    		2.4b2.5b3.0b3.0b2.9b

    Inventories

    		(200.0m)(303.0m)(156.0m)(154.0m)(182.0m)

    Accounts Payable

    		(204.0m)(161.0m)(89.0m)567.0m657.0m

    Cash From Operating Activities

    		3.1b3.8b2.6b2.2b3.9b
    Quarterly
    USDQ1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Net Income

    		716.0m1.5b2.2b717.0m1.5b2.2b763.0m1.5b2.3b799.0m1.6b2.4b

    Inventories

    		(183.0m)(149.0m)(29.0m)(133.0m)(150.0m)(288.0m)2.0m(14.0m)57.0m(236.0m)(542.0m)(854.0m)

    Accounts Payable

    		210.0m222.0m334.0m179.0m157.0m305.0m(72.0m)82.0m167.0m(358.0m)(324.0m)(324.0m)

    Cash From Operating Activities

    		745.0m1.4b2.3b439.0m873.0m1.4b533.0m1.0b1.9b(496.0m)291.0m1.1b
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    USDY, 2018

    EV/EBIT

    		58.8 x

    EV/CFO

    		61.7 x

    EV/FCF

    		105.2 x

    Debt/Equity

    		1 x

    Debt/Assets

    		0.3 x

    Financial Leverage

    		3.7 x

    P/E Ratio

    		64.7
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    General Dynamics Operating Metrics

    General Dynamics's Backlog was reported to be $66.3b in Q2, 2018.
    FY, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015FY, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016FY, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017FY, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018

    Total Contract Value

    		$99.10 b$96.14 b$95.61 b$94.29 b$90.60 b$89.21 b$89.06 b$87.21 b$84.80 b$85.01 b$82.99 b$89.70 b$88 b$87.62 b$98.96 b

    Backlog

    		$72.41 b$70.54 b$70.03 b$68.74 b$66.12 b$64.73 b$63.23 b$61.97 b$59.80 b$60.36 b$58.57 b$63.93 b$63.18 b$62.14 b$66.29 b

    Backlog Funded

    		$52.93 b$55.98 b$55.44 b$53.74 b$51.78 b$54.71 b$53.08 b$51.37 b$49.37 b$53.26 b$51.71 b$52.69 b$52.03 b$54.07 b$55.41 b

    Aircraft Deliveries

    		30 30 30 120 26 26
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    General Dynamics Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

    Acquired CompanyDateDeal Size
    CSRAFebruary 12, 2018$9.60 b
    Bluefin Robotics CorporationFebruary 22, 2016
    Applied Physical SciencesDecember 21, 2012
    Open Kernel LabsSeptember 10, 2012
    Gayston Corporation - Defense OperationsAugust 27, 2012
    Fidelis CybersecurityAugust 20, 2012
    Earl Industries - Ship Repair and Coatings DivisionJune 29, 2012
    IPWirelessMay 10, 2012$150 m
    Force ProtectionDecember 20, 2011
    Metro Machine coOctober 31, 2011
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    General Dynamics Revenue Breakdown

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    General Dynamics revenue breakdown by business segment: 25.8% from Marine Systems, 28.7% from Information Systems and Technology, 19.2% from Combat Systems and 26.2% from Aerospace

    General Dynamics revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 6.5% from Asia/Pacific, 8.3% from Europe, 5.3% from Africa/Middle East, 78.9% from North America and 1.0% from Other

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    Competitors

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    General Dynamics Online and Social Media Presence

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    General Dynamics News and Updates

    November 01, 2018

    Airborne Weapon Delivery Systems Market Professional Survey By Major Key Players Like BAE Systems, Boeing, Elbit Systems, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, CMC Electronics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Saab Report 2023

    Major key players are covered in this report: BAE Systems, Boeing, Elbit Systems, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, CMC Electronics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Saab. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    October 31, 2018

    General Dynamics Mission Systems Demonstrates New Mobile Encryptor for Secure Voice, Video and Data

    FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Mission Systems has announced the expansion of its TACLANE portfolio, the world's most widely deployed family of Type 1 encryptors, with the new, small form-factor mobile encryptor, the TACLANE-Nano (KG-175N). The new encryptor...
    October 30, 2018

    Radar Systems and Technology Market to Cross $27791 Million by 2022 - Rockwell Collins, Saab Group, Honeywell, General Dynamics

    BusinessIndustryReports have new report on “Global Radar Systems and Technology Market 2018-2022”. The report provides the newest industry data and industry future trends. The industry report lists the leading competitors and provides the insights strategic industry Analysis of the key factors influ…
    October 24, 2018

    General Dynamics tops profit estimates as sales fall short

    Aerospace and defense contractor General Dynamics Corp.'s shares slid 3% in premarket trade Wednesday, after the company topped profit estimates for the third quarter, but its sales fell short of estimates. The company said it had net earnings of $851 million, or $2.88 a share, in the quarter, up f…
    October 24, 2018

    General Dynamics third-quarter profit rises 11 pct

    Weapons maker General Dynamics Corp reported a quarterly profit on Wednesday that rose 11.4 percent, driven by higher sales in its information technology unit.
    October 24, 2018

    General Dynamics Reports Third-Quarter 2018 Results

    FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Revenue up 20% year-over-year to $9.1 billion Earnings from continuing operations up 13.1% to $864 million Diluted EPS from continuing operations up 14.7% year-over-year to $2.89 General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today reported third-quarter 2018 ...
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    General Dynamics Company Life and Culture

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     General Dynamics Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was General Dynamics founded?

      General Dynamics was founded in 1952.

    • Who are General Dynamics key executives?

      General Dynamics's key executives are Phebe Novakovic, Daniel Clare and Jason Aiken.

    • How many employees does General Dynamics have?

      General Dynamics has 98,600 employees.

    • What is General Dynamics revenue?

      Latest General Dynamics annual revenue is $31 b.

    • What is General Dynamics revenue per employee?

      Latest General Dynamics revenue per employee is $314.1 k.

    • Who are General Dynamics competitors?

      Competitors of General Dynamics include QinetiQ, FLIR Systems and Huntington Ingalls Industries.

    • Where is General Dynamics headquarters?

      General Dynamics headquarters is located at 2941 Fairview Park Drive Suite 100, Falls Church.

    • Where are General Dynamics offices?

      General Dynamics has offices in Bowling Green, Ogden, Williamsburg, Panama City and in 206 other locations.

    • How many offices does General Dynamics have?

      General Dynamics has 210 offices.