General Motors (GM) Stock Analysis

October 26, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at General Motors (GM): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Automobiles & Components peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for General Motors (GM)
Profile Item	GM
Name	General Motors Co.
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Discretionary
GICS Industry Group	Automobiles & Components
GICS Industry	Automobiles
GICS Sub-Industry	Automobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization	64.46 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	November 18, 2010
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

GSPC

General Motors (GM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for General Motors (GM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for General Motors (GM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

General Motors (GM) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GM	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	14.55%	-21.96%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	38.86%	-5.83%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	6.52%	-8.05%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

GSPC

General Motors (GM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for General Motors (GM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

General Motors (GM) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GM	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	32.99%	45.60%
Beta (5Y)	1.43	1.31
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-58.96%	-73.53%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. GM is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

General Motors (GM) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GM	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.31	-0.57
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.46	-0.91

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

General Motors (GM) posts ROE of 6.28%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

6.28%

Group distribution

Max: 45.44%
Q3: 11.80%
GM: 6.28%
Median: 3.97%
Q1: -20.00%
Min: -61.53%

Largest peers

RACE: 45.44%
TM: 12.40%
GM: 6.28%
TSLA: 3.84%
HMC: -0.76%
F: -18.25%
RIVN: -57.52%

Where General Motors (GM) stands on ROE within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

General Motors (GM) keeps 2.12% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

2.12%

Group distribution

Max: 15.15%
Q3: 4.28%
GM: 2.12%
Median: 1.28%
Q1: -4.17%
Min: -14.37%

Largest peers

RACE: 22.25%
TM: 8.63%
TSLA: 3.11%
GM: 2.12%
HMC: -0.75%
F: -3.94%
RIVN: -54.96%

Where General Motors (GM) stands on net margin within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

General Motors (GM) turns 7.33% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

7.33%

Group distribution

Max: 18.53%
Q3: 8.80%
GM: 7.33%
Median: 4.15%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -8.50%

Largest peers

RACE: 31.07%
HMC: 8.76%
TM: 7.86%
GM: 7.33%
TSLA: 2.56%
F: 1.88%
RIVN: -50.42%

Where General Motors (GM) stands on operating margin within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

General Motors (GM) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GM	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	6.28%	3.97%
ROA (TTM)	2.77%	2.14%
Net Margin (TTM)	2.12%	1.28%
Operating Margin (TTM)	7.33%	4.15%
Gross Margin (TTM)	11.44%	17.45%

Growth

Revenue Growth

General Motors (GM) grew revenue -1.29%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

General Motors (GM): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Automobiles & Components industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

General Motors (GM) grew earnings per share -48.67%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

General Motors (GM): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Automobiles & Components industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

General Motors (GM) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GM	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-1.29%	3.14%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	5.69%	5.69%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-48.67%	-17.89%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-18.90%	-6.85%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

General Motors (GM) has current ratio of 1.09, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.09

Group distribution

Max: 4.16
Q3: 2.49
Median: 1.77
Q1: 1.11
GM: 1.09
Min: 0.32

Largest peers

RACE: 2.43
RIVN: 2.10
TSLA: 1.74
HMC: 1.29
TM: 1.17
GM: 1.09
F: 1.09

Where General Motors (GM) stands on current ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

General Motors (GM) has debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

2.03

Group distribution

Max: 2.03
GM: 2.03
Q3: 1.24
Median: 0.78
Q1: 0.36
Min: 0.01

Largest peers

F: 4.57
GM: 2.03
TM: 1.15
HMC: 1.14
RIVN: 1.04
RACE: 0.86
TSLA: 0.18

Where General Motors (GM) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

General Motors (GM) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GM	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.09	1.77
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	2.03	0.78
Net Debt / EBITDA	5.47	1.84

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

General Motors (GM) has dividend yield of 0.89%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.89%

Group distribution

Max: 5.31%
Q3: 2.21%
GM: 0.89%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

HMC: 202.43%
TM: 47.93%
F: 5.03%
RACE: 0.91%
GM: 0.89%
TSLA: 0.00%
RIVN: 0.00%

Where General Motors (GM) stands on dividend yield within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

General Motors (GM) has payout ratio of 15.10%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

15.10%

Group distribution

Max: 72.06%
Q3: 34.00%
GM: 15.10%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

F: 64.10%
HMC: 55.72%
RACE: 39.17%
TM: 25.85%
GM: 15.10%
TSLA: 0.00%
RIVN: 0.00%

Where General Motors (GM) stands on payout ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

General Motors (GM) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GM	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.89%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	15.10%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

General Motors (GM) trades at P/E ratio of 16.61, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

16.61

Group distribution

Max: 50.13
Q3: 29.07
Median: 20.74
GM: 16.61
Q1: 12.81
Min: 6.05

Largest peers

TSLA: 409.03
RACE: 36.52
GM: 16.61
TM: 8.65
F: --
HMC: --
RIVN: --

Where General Motors (GM) stands on P/E ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

General Motors (GM) trades at 0.34 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.34

Group distribution

Max: 2.91
Q3: 1.36
Median: 0.49
GM: 0.34
Q1: 0.24
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

TSLA: 14.21
RACE: 9.38
RIVN: 2.91
GM: 0.34
F: 0.25
TM: 0.00
HMC: 0.00

Where General Motors (GM) stands on P/S ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

General Motors (GM) trades at 1.03 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.03

Group distribution

Max: 3.89
Q3: 2.18
Median: 1.22
GM: 1.03
Q1: 0.67
Min: -1.31

Largest peers

RACE: 16.83
TSLA: 16.48
TM: 15.81
RIVN: 3.16
F: 1.29
GM: 1.03
HMC: 0.57

Where General Motors (GM) stands on P/B ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

General Motors (GM) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GM	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	16.61	20.74
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.34	0.49
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.03	1.22
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	44.24%	6.28%