By J. Royden Ward, Editor of Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter
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General Dynamics (GD) makes electronics for land, sea and air weapons systems. GD manufactures cargo ships and Gulfstream business jets. It also makes armored combat vehicles, submarines and destroyers. The company sells primarily to the U.S. Department of Defense including the U.S. Army and Navy.
General Dynamic’s sales, earnings and dividends increased 10% to 12% per year during the past 10 years. We expect sales and earnings to increase at an 8% clip during the next five years, but the company will likely increase dividends by 12% per year. Sales to the military will probably slow, but sales generated from General Dynamic’s other units, including Gulfstream, will likely pick up steam.
GD shares are undervalued at 8.9 times 12-month forward EPS. Dividends have been paid since 1979 and currently provide a yield of 2.7%.
J. Royden Ward
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