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General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE)

This page compares General Motors (GM) with Ferrari (RACE) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

General Motors (GM) and Ferrari (RACE) are both classified in the Automobile Manufacturers sub-industry within the broader Automobiles industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolGMRACE
Company NameGeneral Motors CompanyFerrari N.V.
Country/RegionUnited StatesItaly
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & ComponentsAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobilesAutomobiles
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomobile ManufacturersAutomobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization65.49 billion USD58.08 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateNovember 18, 2010October 21, 2015
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

GM
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General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolGMRACE
5-Day Price Return-4.37%1.22%
13-Week Price Return-9.84%-11.08%
26-Week Price Return2.89%-18.56%
52-Week Price Return45.13%-35.07%
Month-to-Date Return-4.93%-2.30%
Year-to-Date Return-10.11%-10.07%
10-Day Avg. Volume6.21M0.59M
3-Month Avg. Volume7.82M0.58M
3-Month Volatility31.96%34.49%
Beta1.291.27

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Ferrari (RACE) at 41.86% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of General Motors (GM) at 3.96%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

3.96%

Max
41.86%
Q3
10.10%
Median
4.09%
Q1
-21.56%
Min
-61.80%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

41.86%

Max
41.86%
Q3
10.10%
Median
4.09%
Q1
-21.56%
Min
-61.80%
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Ferrari (RACE) posts Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 22.19%, above its industry benchmark range, while General Motors (GM) at 1.37% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.37%

Max
14.75%
Q3
4.52%
Median
1.68%
Q1
-5.33%
Min
-14.50%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

22.19%

Max
14.75%
Q3
4.52%
Median
1.68%
Q1
-5.33%
Min
-14.50%
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Ferrari (RACE) posts Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of 29.37%, above its industry benchmark range, while General Motors (GM) at 0.93% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.93%

Max
17.87%
Q3
7.07%
Median
3.34%
Q1
-3.65%
Min
-12.05%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

29.37%

Max
17.87%
Q3
7.07%
Median
3.34%
Q1
-3.65%
Min
-12.05%
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolGMRACE
Return on Equity (TTM)3.96%41.86%
Return on Assets (TTM)0.89%16.39%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)1.37%22.19%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)0.93%29.37%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)5.88%51.61%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both General Motors (GM) at 1.15 and Ferrari (RACE) at 1.48 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.15

Max
3.73
Q3
2.27
Median
1.75
Q1
1.11
Min
0.43

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.48

Max
3.73
Q3
2.27
Median
1.75
Q1
1.11
Min
0.43
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Ferrari (RACE) at 0.72 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while General Motors (GM) at 2.04 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

2.04

Max
2.33
Q3
1.13
Median
0.70
Q1
0.28
Min
0.00

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.72

Max
2.33
Q3
1.13
Median
0.70
Q1
0.28
Min
0.00
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Ferrari (RACE) leads with Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 75.55, above its industry benchmark range, while General Motors (GM) at 25.00 also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

25.00

Max
25.00
Q3
10.92
Median
2.16
Q1
-4.10
Min
-21.51

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

75.55

Max
25.00
Q3
10.92
Median
2.16
Q1
-4.10
Min
-21.51
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolGMRACE
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.151.48
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.991.16
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)2.040.72
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)25.0075.55

Growth

Revenue Growth

General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolGMRACE
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-0.90%3.20%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-2.03%4.65%
3-Year Revenue CAGR5.69%11.93%
5-Year Revenue CAGR8.60%15.61%

EPS Growth

General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolGMRACE
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)2.11%1.18%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-50.68%1.94%
3-Year EPS CAGR-25.98%20.69%
5-Year EPS CAGR-9.07%22.26%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both General Motors (GM) at 1.07% and Ferrari (RACE) at 0.95% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.07%

Max
5.44%
Q3
2.45%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.95%

Max
5.44%
Q3
2.45%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

General Motors (GM) at 9.69% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Ferrari (RACE) at 44.69% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

9.69%

Max
59.03%
Q3
30.73%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

44.69%

Max
59.03%
Q3
30.73%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolGMRACE
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.07%0.95%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)9.69%44.69%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

General Motors (GM) at 25.97 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Ferrari (RACE) at 34.78 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — RACE carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

25.97

Max
55.25
Q3
34.73
Median
20.47
Q1
12.68
Min
10.01

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

34.78

Max
55.25
Q3
34.73
Median
20.47
Q1
12.68
Min
10.01
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

General Motors (GM) at 0.36 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Ferrari (RACE) at 7.72 sits above its industry benchmark range — a wide gap in trailing revenue multiples relative to peers.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.36

Max
4.04
Q3
1.89
Median
0.75
Q1
0.39
Min
0.09

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

7.72

Max
4.04
Q3
1.89
Median
0.75
Q1
0.39
Min
0.09
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

General Motors (GM) at 1.07 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Ferrari (RACE) at 13.84 sits above its industry benchmark range — a wide gap in book-value multiples relative to peers.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.07

Max
4.36
Q3
2.97
Median
1.59
Q1
1.18
Min
0.29

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

13.84

Max
4.36
Q3
2.97
Median
1.59
Q1
1.18
Min
0.29
General Motors (GM) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolGMRACE
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.9734.78
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.367.72
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.0713.84
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)37.2239.88