Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
General Dynamics Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
16.4%
FY2025
5-year range
15.6% / 18.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#119 of 327
Industrials
What the data says
At 16.4%, General Dynamics's return on equity (roe) ranks #119 of 327 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 15.6% in FY2023 to 27.6% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
16.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.8%.
Improved from 15.6% to 16.4% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -1.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -3.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#119 of 327 in IndustrialsTop 36% of 327This company 16.4% Sector average 10.1%
▼
+62.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 4.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 6.3pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 (strong financial health signals)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 16.4% | -4.1% |
| FY2024 | 17.1% | +10.2% |
| FY2023 | 15.6% | -14.8% |
| FY2022 | 18.3% | -1.1% |
| FY2021 | 18.5% | -8.7% |
| FY2020 | 20.2% | -18.9% |
| FY2019 | 24.9% | -9.8% |
| FY2018 | 27.6% | +11.9% |
| FY2017 | 24.7% | -1.2% |
| FY2016 | 25.0% | -14.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 7, 2026