Is General Dynamics Stock Halal?
General Dynamics Corporation · GD · NYSE
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) does not pass Shariah screening: its core business fails the activity screen (general dynamics corporation is a global leader in the aerospace and defense industry, with its operations structured across four key divisions: aerospace, marine systems, combat systems, and technologies). Screened alternatives exist in the same sector — see the halal stock screeners and ETF guides below.
Financial data as of 2026-04-05 · Screening basis: AAOIFI · Last reviewed 2026-06-14
Business Activity Screen
General Dynamics Corporation is a global leader in the aerospace and defense industry, with its operations structured across four key divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment focuses on the design, production, and sale of business jets, alongside offering a full suite of aviation services including aircraft maintenance, repair, management, charter services, and ground support. Marine Systems specializes in shipbuilding for the U.S. Navy, const
FLAGGED: industry "Aerospace & Defense" / sector "Industrials" pattern-matches a prohibited core business. Confirm before publishing.
Financial Ratio Screen
| Screen | Value | AAOIFI limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing debt / market cap | 8.2% | < 30% | Pass |
| Cash + interest-bearing securities / market cap | 3.8% | < 30% | Pass |
| Impermissible income / total revenueNot determinative — this verdict is set by the business-activity screen, so the impermissible-income line does not change the outcome. | — | < 5% | Under verification |
Spot market cap at research date (consider trailing average for borderline names). Data as of 2026-04-05 · thresholds per AAOIFI Shariah standards.
This verdict uses the AAOIFI standard — the most widely used and, at a 30% debt limit, the most conservative mainstream Shariah standard. Interest-bearing debt and interest-bearing securities each stay under 30% of market cap, and impermissible income under 5% of revenue. Other standards (Dow Jones Islamic, S&P Shariah, MSCI Islamic, FTSE Yasaar) use ~33% limits or screen against total assets, so a borderline company can be rated differently by each. How we screen & why screeners disagree →
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