General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vsSmith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI)
GD
General Dynamics Corporation
$355.90
+0.47%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $96.29B
SWBI
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
$13.15
-1.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $577.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Dynamics Corporation generates 9850% more annual revenue ($54.86B vs $551.36M). GD leads profitability with a 8.2% profit margin vs 4.4%. SWBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. SWBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
GD
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SWBI
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-56.6%
Fair Value
$229.18
Current Price
$355.90
$126.72 premium
Margin of Safety
+3.6%
Fair Value
$12.23
Current Price
$13.15
$0.92 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 32.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 86.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GD
The strongest argument for GD centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SWBI
The strongest argument for SWBI centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 32.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GD
The primary concerns for GD are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SWBI
The primary concerns for SWBI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GD profiles as a value stock while SWBI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SWBI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
SWBI is growing revenue faster at 32.3% — sustainability is the question.
GD generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SWBI scores higher overall (66/100 vs 58/100) and 32.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
General Dynamics Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is an American aerospace and defense corporation. It is headquartered in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia.
Visit Website →Smith & Wesson Brands Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells firearms worldwide. The company is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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