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General Motors (GM) vs. Tesla (TSLA)

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

Company Profile

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

SymbolGMTSLA
Company NameGeneral Motors CompanyTesla, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & ComponentsAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobilesAutomobiles
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomobile ManufacturersAutomobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization65.49 billion USD1,517.73 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaqGS
Listing DateNovember 18, 2010June 29, 2010
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolGMTSLA
5-Day Price Return-4.37%-5.41%
13-Week Price Return-9.84%-1.78%
26-Week Price Return2.89%-7.91%
52-Week Price Return45.13%17.15%
Month-to-Date Return-4.93%7.43%
Year-to-Date Return-10.11%-8.83%
10-Day Avg. Volume6.21M58.91M
3-Month Avg. Volume7.82M61.98M
3-Month Volatility31.96%39.86%
Beta1.291.78

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both General Motors (GM) at 3.96% and Tesla (TSLA) at 4.77% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

3.96%

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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

4.77%

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

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both General Motors (GM) at 1.37% and Tesla (TSLA) at 3.95% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.37%

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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

3.95%

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

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both General Motors (GM) at 0.93% and Tesla (TSLA) at 5.00% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.93%

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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

5.00%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolGMTSLA
Return on Equity (TTM)3.96%4.77%
Return on Assets (TTM)0.89%2.84%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)1.37%3.95%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)0.93%5.00%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)5.88%19.07%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both General Motors (GM) at 1.15 and Tesla (TSLA) at 2.04 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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

2.04

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Tesla (TSLA) at 0.11 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile, 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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.11

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

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) leads with Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 71.48, 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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

71.48

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolGMTSLA
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.152.04
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.991.44
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)2.040.11
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)25.0071.48

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolGMTSLA
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-0.90%15.78%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-2.03%2.25%
3-Year Revenue CAGR5.69%5.19%
5-Year Revenue CAGR8.60%24.63%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolGMTSLA
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)2.11%16.01%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-50.68%-39.08%
3-Year EPS CAGR-25.98%-33.28%
5-Year EPS CAGR-9.07%38.32%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile General Motors (GM) reports a yield of 1.07%, ranking against industry peers normally.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.07%

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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile General Motors (GM) reports a payout of 9.69%, ranking against industry peers normally.

GM

Automobiles & Components industry group

9.69%

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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolGMTSLA
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.07%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)9.69%0.00%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

General Motors (GM) at 25.97 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Tesla (TSLA) at 392.99 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing earnings multiple for TSLA 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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

392.99

Max
55.25
Q3
34.73
Median
20.47
Q1
12.68
Min
10.01
General Motors (GM) vs. Tesla (TSLA): 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 Tesla (TSLA) at 15.51 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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

15.51

Max
4.04
Q3
1.89
Median
0.75
Q1
0.39
Min
0.09
General Motors (GM) vs. Tesla (TSLA): 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 Tesla (TSLA) at 16.58 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

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

16.58

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolGMTSLA
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.97392.99
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.3615.51
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.0716.58
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)37.22216.82