Woodward [WWD] vs General Dynamics [GD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Woodward
NASDAQ
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General Dynamics
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Woodward wins in 7 metrics, General Dynamics wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. General Dynamics appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Woodward | General Dynamics | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 39.41 | 21.12 | General Dynamics |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 6.05 | 3.58 | General Dynamics |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 40.10 | 45.03 | Woodward |
| PEG Ratio | 42.43 | 19.55 | General Dynamics |
| EV/EBITDA | 28.29 | 15.33 | General Dynamics |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.32% | 8.13% | Woodward |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 13.12% | 10.16% | Woodward |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 13.12% | 10.16% | Woodward |
| Return on Equity | 16.76% | 17.92% | General Dynamics |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.03% | 5.75% | Woodward |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $342.81M | $3.20B | General Dynamics |
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% | 2.07% | General Dynamics |
| 1-Year Return | 58.33% | 7.22% | Woodward |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.36 | 1.68 | General Dynamics |
| Enterprise Value | $15.55B | $93.09B | General Dynamics |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.54 | 1.85 | General Dynamics |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 27.22% | 14.95% | Woodward |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $58 | $185 | General Dynamics |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $6.32 | $14.89 | General Dynamics |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.30 | 0.49 | General Dynamics |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Woodward vs General Dynamics Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward | -0.87% | -4.18% | -0.56% | 27.02% | 28.67% | 44.97% |
| General Dynamics | 0.45% | 1.09% | 5.89% | 15.50% | 22.54% | 20.35% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward | 58.33% | 141.05% | 192.64% | 414.82% | 787.32% | 1,648.42% |
| General Dynamics | 7.22% | 32.02% | 100.77% | 107.20% | 417.77% | 453.14% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Woodward vs General Dynamics
| Metric | WWD | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $14.94B | $84.58B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 619,686 | 1,021,608 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 570,785 | 1,232,153 |
| Last Close | $248.45 | $314.13 |
| 52 Week Range | $146.82 - $267.45 | $239.20 - $322.50 |
| % from 52W High | -7.10% | -2.60% |
| All-Time High | $267.45 (Jul 29, 2025) | $322.50 (Jul 24, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -7.10% | -2.60% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.06% | 0.12% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.10% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.18% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 40.10 | 45.03 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $41.16 | $87.79 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $7.89 | $5.67 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $379.74M | $5.02B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $202.26M | $3.49B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.51% | 2.07% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.34 | $5.76 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Woodward vs General Dynamics
| Metric | WWD | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 39.41 | 21.12 |
| Forward P/E | 42.43 | 19.55 |
| PEG Ratio | 42.43 | 19.55 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.36 | 1.68 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 6.05 | 3.58 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $14.94B | $84.58B |
| Enterprise Value | $15.55B | $93.09B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.54 | 1.85 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 28.29 | 15.33 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.30 | 0.49 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $41.16 | $87.79 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Woodward vs General Dynamics
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WWD | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $883.63M | $12.22B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $643.53M | $10.33B |
| Gross Profit | $240.10M | $1.89B |
| Research & Development | $37.23M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $119.03M | $1.27B |
| EBITDA | $162.65M | $1.49B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $132.96M | $1.20B |
| Income Tax | $24.01M | $206.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $108.95M | $994.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WWD | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $364.14M | $1.24B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.91B | $25.12B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $979.72M | $18.76B |
| Long-Term Debt | $510.05M | $8.84B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.34B | $22.23B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.39B | $42.08B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $33.32M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WWD | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $8.05M | $-148.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-18.42M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $59.41M | $-290.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-679.04M | $-750.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-44.02M | $-600.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WWD | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 636,695 | 2.30M |
| Short Ratio | 1.12 | 1.81 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 619,686 | 1,021,608 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 570,785 | 1,232,153 |
| Shares Outstanding | 59.17M | 270.34M |
| Float Shares | 59.79M | 251.75M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.92% | 0.87% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Woodward vs General Dynamics
| Metric | WWD | GD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.34 | $5.76 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.51% | 2.07% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.03 | $5.41 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.16% | 0.54% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.10 | $16.24 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 21, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |