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General Dynamics vs Malibu Boats: GD and MBUU compared
General Dynamics is the larger company: $14.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $253M for Malibu Boats (Q1 FY27). Malibu Boats is growing faster (+30% against +13% a year earlier). General Dynamics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.5% against 5.2%.
Where the money goes: GD and MBUU
General Dynamics (GD) · Q3 2026
General Dynamics, Q3 2026: revenue $14.6B (+13% year over year), operating margin 10.5%, net earnings $1.2B, operating cash flow $1.7B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Malibu Boats (MBUU) · Q1 FY27
Malibu Boats, Q1 FY27: revenue $253M (+30% year over year), operating margin 5.2%, net earnings $6.1M, operating cash flow −$31.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| General Dynamics (GD) | Malibu Boats (MBUU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $14.6B | $253M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +13% | +30% |
| Gross margin | — | 15.0% |
| Operating margin | 10.5% | 5.2% |
| Net earnings | $1.2B | $6.1M |
| Net margin | 8.4% | 2.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.7B | −$31.1M |
| Free cash flow | $1.2B | — |
| Market value | $97.6B | — |
| P/E | 20.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $418.59 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
General Dynamics
- Marine Systems: $5.0B (34%)
- Technologies: $3.7B (25%)
- Aerospace: $3.5B (24%)
- Combat Systems: $2.4B (16%)
Malibu Boats
- Malibu: $71.5M (28%)
- Saltwater Fishing: $68.9M (27%)
- Cobalt: $61.5M (24%)
- Saxdor: $51.1M (20%)
Questions
Which is bigger, General Dynamics or Malibu Boats?
General Dynamics is the larger company: $14.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $253M for Malibu Boats (Q1 FY27).
Is General Dynamics or Malibu Boats growing faster?
Malibu Boats is growing faster (+30% against +13% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, General Dynamics or Malibu Boats?
General Dynamics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.5% against 5.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.