General Dynamics Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
General Dynamics Corporation cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.070x as of June 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($1.88 Billion) by net assets ($26.83 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of General Dynamics Corporation (1989–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of General Dynamics Corporation from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how General Dynamics Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View General Dynamics Corporation (GD) share price today for real-time trading data and today's change.
General Dynamics Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
General Dynamics Corporation cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
General Dynamics Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of General Dynamics Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see General Dynamics Corporation market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Air Liquide SA
PA:AI
|
0.130x |
|
EssilorLuxottica S. A.
PA:EL
|
0.136x |
|
GSK PLC SP. ADR/2 NEW
F:GS70
|
0.157x |
|
McKesson Corporation
NYSE:MCK
|
0.057x |
|
CVS Health Corp
NYSE:CVS
|
0.045x |
|
Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V
MX:GMEXICOB
|
0.129x |
|
Snowflake Inc.
NYSE:SNOW
|
0.125x |
|
Spotify Technology SA
NYSE:SPOT
|
0.097x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for General Dynamics Corporation (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of General Dynamics Corporation from 1989 to 2025. Review General Dynamics Corporation (GD) free cash flow to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $25.62 Billion | $5.12 Billion | 0.200x | +7.22% |
| 2024-12-31 | $22.06 Billion | $4.11 Billion | 0.186x | -15.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | $21.30 Billion | $4.71 Billion | 0.221x | -10.33% |
| 2022-12-31 | $18.57 Billion | $4.58 Billion | 0.247x | +1.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | $17.64 Billion | $4.27 Billion | 0.242x | -1.72% |
| 2020-12-31 | $15.66 Billion | $3.86 Billion | 0.246x | +12.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | $13.58 Billion | $2.98 Billion | 0.220x | -18.17% |
| 2018-12-31 | $11.73 Billion | $3.15 Billion | 0.268x | -20.90% |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.44 Billion | $3.88 Billion | 0.339x | +69.39% |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.98 Billion | $2.20 Billion | 0.200x | -13.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | $10.74 Billion | $2.50 Billion | 0.233x | -26.16% |
| 2014-12-31 | $11.83 Billion | $3.73 Billion | 0.315x | +47.14% |
| 2013-12-31 | $14.50 Billion | $3.11 Billion | 0.214x | -9.21% |
| 2012-12-31 | $11.39 Billion | $2.69 Billion | 0.236x | -3.60% |
| 2011-12-31 | $13.23 Billion | $3.24 Billion | 0.245x | +9.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | $13.32 Billion | $2.99 Billion | 0.224x | -1.91% |
| 2009-12-31 | $12.42 Billion | $2.84 Billion | 0.229x | -26.10% |
| 2008-12-31 | $10.05 Billion | $3.11 Billion | 0.309x | +24.46% |
| 2007-12-31 | $11.77 Billion | $2.92 Billion | 0.249x | +14.78% |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.83 Billion | $2.13 Billion | 0.217x | -14.21% |
| 2005-12-31 | $8.14 Billion | $2.06 Billion | 0.252x | +0.70% |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.19 Billion | $1.80 Billion | 0.251x | -13.86% |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.92 Billion | $1.72 Billion | 0.291x | +34.48% |
| 2002-12-31 | $5.20 Billion | $1.12 Billion | 0.216x | -11.17% |
| 2001-12-31 | $4.53 Billion | $1.10 Billion | 0.244x | -13.12% |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.82 Billion | $1.07 Billion | 0.280x | -12.50% |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.17 Billion | $1.02 Billion | 0.320x | +92.16% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.22 Billion | $370.00 Million | 0.167x | -42.67% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.92 Billion | $557.00 Million | 0.291x | -51.88% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.71 Billion | $1.04 Billion | 0.604x | +311.80% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.57 Billion | $230.00 Million | 0.147x | +38.96% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | $139.00 Million | 0.106x | +184.00% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.18 Billion | $-148.00 Million | -0.126x | -148.09% |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.87 Billion | $490.00 Million | 0.261x | -23.07% |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.98 Billion | $673.00 Million | 0.340x | -15.72% |
| 1990-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | $609.00 Million | 0.403x | +342.12% |
| 1989-12-31 | $2.13 Billion | $193.90 Million | 0.091x | -- |
About General Dynamics Corporation
General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment produces and sells business jets; and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, aircraft-on-ground support, customer support and custom completion services, modifications, upgrades, and … Read more