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General Motors (GM) Stock Analysis

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 ItemGM
NameGeneral Motors Company
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization80.37 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateNovember 18, 2010
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

GM
GSPC
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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
MetricCurrent stock: GMIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)68.12%-1.87%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)33.67%-11.80%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)10.23%-6.95%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

GM
GSPC
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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
MetricCurrent stock: GMIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)33.78%48.51%
Beta (5Y)1.331.31
Max Drawdown (5Y)-58.96%-73.41%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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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
MetricCurrent stock: GMIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.90-0.12
Sortino Ratio (1Y)3.45-0.17

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

General Motors (GM) posts ROE of 3.16%, 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

3.16%

Group distribution
Max
45.44%
Q3
10.82%
Median
5.02%
GM
3.16%
Q1
-18.64%
Min
-57.52%
Largest peers
RACE
45.44%
TM
10.23%
TSLA
4.67%
GM
3.16%
HMC
-2.85%
F
-18.25%
RIVN
-57.52%
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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 1.05% 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

1.05%

Group distribution
Max
15.50%
Q3
4.28%
Median
1.36%
GM
1.05%
Q1
-3.94%
Min
-12.11%
Largest peers
RACE
22.25%
TM
7.59%
TSLA
3.67%
GM
1.05%
HMC
-1.95%
F
-3.94%
RIVN
-54.96%
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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 3.20% 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

3.20%

Group distribution
Max
21.76%
Q3
7.81%
Median
3.29%
GM
3.20%
Q1
-5.91%
Min
-16.45%
Largest peers
RACE
31.07%
TM
4.57%
GM
3.20%
F
1.88%
TSLA
1.41%
HMC
-16.45%
RIVN
-50.42%
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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
MetricCurrent stock: GMIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)3.16%5.02%
ROA (TTM)2.25%2.06%
Net Margin (TTM)1.05%1.36%
Operating Margin (TTM)3.20%3.29%
Gross Margin (TTM)10.18%16.75%

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.

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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.

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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
MetricCurrent stock: GMIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)-1.29%2.92%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)5.69%5.69%
EPS Growth (YoY)-48.67%-16.76%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-18.90%-6.85%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

General Motors (GM) has current ratio of 1.14, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.14

Group distribution
Max
4.60
Q3
2.67
Median
1.81
GM
1.14
Q1
1.14
Min
0.06
Largest peers
RACE
2.43
RIVN
2.10
TSLA
1.94
HMC
1.28
TM
1.27
GM
1.14
F
1.09
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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 2.02, 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

2.02

Group distribution
Max
2.53
GM
2.02
Q3
1.25
Median
0.84
Q1
0.38
Min
0.00
Largest peers
F
4.57
GM
2.02
HMC
1.14
TM
1.07
RIVN
1.04
RACE
0.86
TSLA
0.18
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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
MetricCurrent stock: GMIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.141.81
Debt / Equity (MRQ)2.020.84
Net Debt / EBITDA6.321.53

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

General Motors (GM) has dividend yield of 0.75%, 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

0.75%

Group distribution
Max
2.98%
Q3
1.24%
GM
0.75%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
HMC
227.86%
TM
49.62%
F
4.04%
RACE
0.91%
GM
0.75%
TSLA
0.00%
RIVN
0.00%
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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 29.46%, 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

29.46%

Group distribution
Max
72.06%
Q3
32.66%
GM
29.46%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
F
64.10%
HMC
55.35%
RACE
38.96%
TM
31.40%
GM
29.46%
TSLA
0.00%
RIVN
0.00%
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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
MetricCurrent stock: GMIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.75%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)29.46%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

General Motors (GM) trades at P/E ratio of 39.67, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

39.67

Group distribution
Max
47.19
GM
39.67
Q3
33.61
Median
20.14
Q1
13.35
Min
0.00
Largest peers
TSLA
285.51
GM
39.67
RACE
37.05
TM
10.45
F
--
HMC
--
RIVN
--
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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 0.43 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

0.43

Group distribution
Max
3.75
Q3
1.88
Median
0.62
GM
0.43
Q1
0.31
Min
0.00
Largest peers
TSLA
11.86
RACE
9.42
RIVN
3.75
GM
0.43
F
0.31
TM
0.00
HMC
0.00
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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 1.26 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

1.26

Group distribution
Max
4.36
Q3
2.30
Median
1.30
GM
1.26
Q1
0.66
Min
-1.49
Largest peers
TM
16.18
RACE
15.08
TSLA
13.89
RIVN
4.36
F
1.56
GM
1.26
HMC
0.53
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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
MetricCurrent stock: GMIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)39.6720.14
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.430.62
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.261.30
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)27.29%3.57%