General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
GD
General Dynamics Corporation
$352.50
+1.81%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $95.31B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$323.36
+1.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Dynamics Corporation generates 1547% more annual revenue ($52.55B vs $3.19B). TER leads profitability with a 17.4% profit margin vs 8.0%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
GD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TER
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-212.4%
Fair Value
$114.87
Current Price
$352.50
$237.63 premium
Margin of Safety
-98.5%
Fair Value
$161.93
Current Price
$323.36
$161.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 30.3%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
0.4% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GD
The strongest argument for GD centers on Market Cap.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.4% and operating margin at 30.3%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GD
The primary concerns for GD are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 92.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GD profiles as a value stock while TER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
GD generates stronger free cash flow (952M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (70/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 17.4% margins and 43.9% 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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