General Dynamics Corporation (GD) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.083x as of March 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 ($2.15 Billion) by net assets ($26.08 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See GD cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
General Dynamics Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how General Dynamics Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
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.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Mizuho Financial Group Inc
F:MZ8A
|
N/A |
|
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd
SHG:600900
|
0.084x |
|
Sanofi SA
PA:SAN
|
0.152x |
|
Prosus N.V.
AS:PRX
|
0.024x |
|
Enel SpA
F:ENLA
|
0.103x |
|
PROSUS NV ADR/ 1/1
F:1YL
|
N/A |
|
Cummins Inc
NYSE:CMI
|
0.023x |
|
Equinix Inc
NASDAQ:EQIX
|
0.081x |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see GD company net worth.
| 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