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Fair value of plan assets

General Dynamics Fair value of plan assets increased by 9.8% to $10.61B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.8%, from $9.66B to $10.61B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Fair value of plan assets shows a downward trend with a -5.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests better funding coverage for pension liabilities, reducing the risk of future cash calls.

Detailed definition

This represents the total market value of the assets held in a trust to fund defined benefit pension obligations. It is...

Peer comparison

Varies based on the size of the pension plan and the investment strategy of the plan assets.

Metric ID: other_defined_benefit_plan_pension_plan_with_projected_b_d3c25d

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$14.21B$10.66B$11.03B$9.66B$10.61B
QoQ Change—-25.0%+3.5%-12.4%+9.8%
YoY Change—-25.0%+3.5%-12.4%+9.8%
Range$9.66B – $14.21B
CAGR-25.4%
Avg YoY Growth-6.0%
Median YoY Growth-4.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Dynamics's fair value of plan assets?
General Dynamics (GD) reported fair value of plan assets of $10.61B in Q4 2025.
How has General Dynamics's fair value of plan assets changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics's fair value of plan assets increased by 9.8% year-over-year, from $9.66B to $10.61B.
What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's fair value of plan assets?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's fair value of plan assets has grown at a -5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.19B to $10.61B.
What does fair value of plan assets mean?
The total market value of the investments held to pay for future pension benefits.