as of Jul 8
GD
DefensiveGENERAL DYNAMICS
General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment produces and sells business jets; and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, aircraft-on-ground support, customer support and custom completion services, modifications, upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment support services.
Close · 3M
+2.38%
Held by 2 AI ETFs
as of Jul 17
Signal performance
Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.
QRFT · Weight decrease · 2d
General Dynamics’ recent revenue decline of -16.88% likely signaled a deteriorating fundamental trend for Qraft AI's quality and momentum overlays, despite the company's 17.41% ROE and current valuation multiples of a 21.58 PER and 3.55 PBR. The broad large-cap core mandate of QRFT, which blends traditional factors with alternative data, would account for such a significant negative growth metric. This fundamental signal appears to have triggered a sequence of rebalancing adjustments, as evidenced by the consistent weight reduction from 0.2100% on June 18th down to 0.2000% by June 22nd. With GD trading at $343.36, near 93% of its 52-week high, the AI's integrated models likely perceived a less compelling risk-reward profile, particularly considering the recent stagnant 30-day and 90-day returns of -0.9%. The proprietary alternative-data overlays, when combined with traditional momentum and value factors, likely prompted the systematic reduction in QRFT's exposure to GD at this elevated price point for the diversified fund.
weight 0.220% → 0.200% (-0.020 pp)·stock up 1.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 22·entry $343.36·now $370.60
LQAI · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 0.160% (new)·stock up 9.7% in the 30 days before
Jul 7·entry $374.64·now $370.60Fresh
AIVL · Exit · 1d
AIVL's AI-driven methodology, which periodically rebalances its approximately 100-stock US value portfolio, led to General Dynamics' removal on July 2, 2026. The fund's core objective is to discern genuine value from potential value traps using fundamental and valuation metrics, and GD's negative revenue growth of -16.88% likely became a critical detractor in its AI scoring. While GD's valuation metrics like its PER of 23.04 already appeared elevated for a value-focused fund, its current price, which sits at 100% of its 52-week high, further strained its qualification. This suggests the AI determined that GD, despite its recent price momentum, no longer aligned with the fund's value-factor criteria, particularly given the AI's mandate to filter out less attractive opportunities.
weight 0.231% → 0 (exited)·stock up 10.6% in the 30 days before
Jul 2·entry $373.54·now $370.60
AIVL · Weight increase · 3d
GD's 17.41% Return on Equity (ROE) likely signals to AIVL's AI a strong return on capital, a key fundamental considered for distinguishing genuine value. Despite a PER of 23.04 and PBR of 3.55, alongside a -16.88% revenue growth, the AI's model likely filtered this as an acceptable candidate within its pre-filtered US value-factor pool, seeing quality factors as outweighing the growth concerns. The consecutive increase in weight from 0.2235% to 0.2307% on June 30 and July 1 occurred as GD traded at $362.86, near 98% of its 52-week high, following a 6.7% 30-day return. This suggests AIVL's AI-driven methodology continued to score GD favorably based on its blend of solid fundamentals and valuation metrics, even as the stock approached its yearly peak, confirming its categorization as a genuine value rather than a value trap.
weight 0.218% → 0.231% (+0.013 pp)·stock up 7.0% in the 30 days before
Jul 1·entry $362.86·now $370.60Drifting
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
General Dynamics' PER of 21.8 and PBR of 3.55, combined with a -16.88% revenue growth, might initially appear contrary to a traditional value investment. However, its 17.41% ROE signifies a healthy return on capital, a fundamental metric AIVL's AI specifically considers to discern genuine value from value traps. The fund's consecutive weight increase in GD, rising from 0.2176% to 0.2235% between June 25th and June 30th, occurred as the stock traded at $354.24, near its 96% of the 52-week high. This suggests the AI's algorithm prioritizes GD's strong profitability within its value-factor universe, viewing the company as fundamentally sound despite its elevated valuation multiples and recent price appreciation. It indicates a conviction that GD maintains an attractive risk-adjusted value, even at these higher price points, due to its underlying financial strength.
weight 0.218% → 0.224% (+0.006 pp)·stock up 2.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 30·entry $354.24·now $370.60Drifting
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
Trading near $346.71, General Dynamics stands at 94% of its 52-week high, riding a 22.5% return over the past year despite a flat 90-day performance. This price level, contrasting with AIVL’s mandate to identify genuine value within its US value-factor universe, likely triggered the AI's re-assessment. The WisdomTree fund's internal models, weighing GD's PER of 21.8 and PBR of 3.55 against its negative revenue growth of -16.88%, evidently signaled reduced conviction. Consequently, AIVL adjusted its position, showing a pattern of decreasing GD's weight from 0.2333% on June 11 to 0.2176% by June 25, with several consecutive daily reductions within that period. These adjustments indicate the AI's algorithm, despite GD's 17.41% ROE, concluded that the stock's current valuation at its elevated price point presented a less attractive value proposition.
weight 0.226% → 0.218% (-0.008 pp)·stock up 0.0% in the 30 days before
Jun 25·entry $344.70·now $370.60
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
GD's PER of 21.58 and PBR of 3.55, coupled with a -16.88% revenue growth, likely prompted AIVL's underlying AI model to reassess the stock's fit within its US value-factor pool. Although GD exhibits a 17.41% ROE, the AI's algorithm, which scrutinizes fundamentals like margins and return on capital alongside valuation metrics, appears to be signaling a divergence from its genuine value criteria. This perspective is reflected in AIVL's consecutive weight decrease for GD, from 0.2246% on June 18th to 0.2188% by June 22nd, precisely as the stock traded near $343.36, placing it at 93% of its 52-week high, despite negative short-term price movements. The fund's methodology aims to distinguish true value from overvalued assets within its value-tilted universe, suggesting the AI identified elevated valuation metrics relative to fundamental performance concerns as GD approached its upper price range.
weight 0.232% → 0.219% (-0.014 pp)·stock up 1.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 22·entry $343.36·now $370.60
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.221% → 0.230% (+0.009 pp)·stock down 0.2% in the 30 days before
Jun 5·entry $346.44·now $370.60Drifting
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.227% → 0.221% (-0.006 pp)·stock down 3.4% in the 30 days before
Jun 3·entry $337.04·now $370.60
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
The AI ETF likely initiated the consecutive weight decrease due to General Dynamics' significant negative revenue growth of -16.88%, signaling concerns about future earnings potential despite decent current profitability. For retail investors, this action highlights the importance of scrutinizing a company's fundamental revenue trends, even when other metrics like ROE appear strong, to understand the sustainability of its financial health.
weight 0.233% → 0.229% (-0.005 pp)·stock up 2.6% in the 30 days before
May 11·entry $344.03·now $370.60
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
The AI ETF is likely reducing its weight in GD due to the significant -16.92% revenue growth, signaling a deterioration in the company's core business performance. This negative top-line trend, alongside a relatively high PER, would typically trigger a reduction in exposure for growth-sensitive algorithms. Retail investors should consequently prioritize revenue growth and valuation metrics, as AI funds quickly de-risk from companies exhibiting significant sales declines, regardless of current profitability.
weight 0.236% → 0.231% (-0.005 pp)·stock down 0.3% in the 30 days before
May 6·entry $347.27·now $370.60
AIVL · Accumulation · 4d
The AI fund is likely accumulating GD due to its robust 17.57% ROE, signaling strong operational efficiency and underlying business quality despite recent negative revenue growth. This gradual accumulation suggests the AI is looking past short-term headwinds, anticipating long-term stability or future contract wins in the defense sector. For retail investors, this emphasizes observing fundamental efficiency metrics like ROE and considering a dollar-cost averaging strategy for quality companies during temporary dips.
weight 0.212% → 0.236% (+0.024 pp)·stock down 0.0% in the 30 days before
May 4·entry $349.08·now $370.60Drifting
AIVL · Accumulation · 3d
The AI fund likely initiated gradual accumulation in General Dynamics due to its impressive 17.57% Return on Equity, signaling strong profitability despite recent negative revenue growth. This suggests the AI identifies a quality business efficiently generating profit from its assets, potentially expecting a long-term rebound or sector stability. For retail investors, this illustrates that strong fundamental metrics like ROE can be a key indicator of value, encouraging deeper analysis beyond top-line growth. It also demonstrates the strategy of patient, systematic accumulation in high-conviction holdings.
weight 0.212% → 0.233% (+0.021 pp)·stock down 1.3% in the 30 days before
May 1·entry $345.84·now $370.60Drifting
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
The AI ETF is likely increasing its weight in General Dynamics due to the company's strong Return on Equity, suggesting the algorithm prioritizes efficient capital management and profitability, potentially anticipating future contract wins in the Industrials sector despite recent revenue declines. A retail investor should research GD's specific business segments and future outlook, particularly in defense, to understand the underlying drivers of this conviction and assess if it aligns with their own investment thesis beyond just the headline financials.
weight 0.211% → 0.232% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 0.6% in the 30 days before
Apr 29·entry $338.73·now $370.60Drifting
Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.
Buffett-style framework
The AI ETFs, specifically AIVL, are showing an increasing weight trend for General Dynamics, indicating accumulation and a positive sentiment. This contrasts with the framework's "Fail" verdict, which is primarily driven by the absence of a sufficient margin of safety at the current price, despite the company's underlying quality. The AI's actions may be based on different valuation models or growth expectations not evident in the provided data.
- Circle of CompetenceThe company's diversified operations in defense and business aviation exhibit relatively stable and predictable unit economics, allowing for reasonable long-term cash flow projections within the defined circle of competence.
- Economic MoatGeneral Dynamics benefits from high switching costs, regulatory barriers, scale-driven cost advantages, and strong brand power in its defense and aerospace segments, forming a durable economic moat.
- ManagementWithout direct access to detailed shareholder communications or a history of specific capital allocation decisions, it is difficult to fully assess management's candor, discipline, and alignment of interests.
- Financial HealthWhile the reported ROE of 17.57% is strong, a complete assessment of financial health requires 10-year average ROE data, consistent operating margin trends, and a clear view of the debt structure, which are not provided.
- Margin of SafetyThe current valuation metrics, including a P/E ratio over 20 and EV/EBITDA above 23, do not indicate a defensible discount to intrinsic value, particularly given the recent revenue decline.
General Dynamics is deemed within the circle of competence and possesses a strong economic moat due to its defense and aerospace operations. However, a comprehensive evaluation of management and financial health is limited by available data, resulting in null assessments for these stages. The most significant factor leading to a "Fail" verdict is the lack of a sufficient margin of safety at the current valuation, preventing an investment under this framework.
Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.