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GENERAL MOTORS CO (GM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GM - US37045V1008 - Common Stock

81.76 USD
-0.22 (-0.27%)
Last: 12/16/2025, 7:46:53 PM
81.27 USD
-0.49 (-0.6%)
After Hours: 12/16/2025, 7:46:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

GM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. GM has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. GM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GM was profitable.
GM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GM has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GM (1.67%) is better than 80.56% of its industry peers.
GM has a Return On Equity of 7.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GM outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.61%, GM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GM is in line with the industry average of 5.86%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.67%
ROE 7.23%
ROIC 3.61%
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.26%
ROE(3y)13.38%
ROE(5y)14.1%
ROIC(3y)5.22%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
GM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

GM has a better Profit Margin (2.56%) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GM has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.56%, GM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
GM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of GM (9.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.56%
PM (TTM) 2.56%
GM 9.28%
OM growth 3Y-7.23%
OM growth 5Y13.42%
PM growth 3Y-20.89%
PM growth 5Y-4.37%
GM growth 3Y-5.9%
GM growth 5Y4.44%
GM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GM is destroying value.
GM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
GM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GM Yearly Shares OutstandingGM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B
GM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that GM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.32, GM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
GM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.45. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GM (1.45) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.32
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC8.48%
GM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

GM has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that GM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GM (1.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that GM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GM has a Quick ratio of 1.06. This is in the better half of the industry: GM outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 1.06
GM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.52% over the past year.
GM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.68% yearly.
GM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.58%.
GM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.52%
EPS 3Y14.2%
EPS 5Y19.68%
EPS Q2Q%-5.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.58%
Revenue growth 3Y13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%-0.34%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.94% on average over the next years.
GM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.22%
EPS Next 2Y5.11%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.94%
Revenue Next Year1.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y0.85%
Revenue Next 5Y1.5%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
GM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 50B 100B 150B 200B
GM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.15, the valuation of GM can be described as very reasonable.
97.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.43, GM is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.01 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GM.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
GM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.66.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.15
Fwd PE 7.01
GM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.89
GM Per share dataGM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of GM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y5.11%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GM has a yearly dividend return of 0.71%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.81, GM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, GM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%

5.2 History

The dividend of GM decreases each year by -18.77%.
GM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of GM decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-18.77%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
GM Yearly Dividends per shareGM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

13.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.11%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%
GM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B -10B
GM Dividend Payout.GM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GENERAL MOTORS CO

NYSE:GM (12/16/2025, 7:46:53 PM)

After market: 81.27 -0.49 (-0.6%)

81.76

-0.22 (-0.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners86.95%
Inst Owner Change-2%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change-0.58%
Market Cap76.27B
Revenue(TTM)187.44B
Net Income(TTM)4.80B
Analysts76.32
Price Target73.59 (-9.99%)
Short Float %2.03%
Short Ratio1.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-18.77%
DP13.46%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.13%
Min EPS beat(2)0.48%
Max EPS beat(2)17.77%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.54%
Max EPS beat(4)17.77%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.95%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)12.79%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.22%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.43%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.99%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.43%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.16%
PT rev (1m)1.72%
PT rev (3m)24.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)10%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.15
Fwd PE 7.01
P/S 0.41
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.15
P/B 1.15
P/tB 1.23
EV/EBITDA 7.89
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY12.27%
EPS(NY)11.67
Fwd EY14.27%
FCF(TTM)-1.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)25.95
OCFY31.74%
SpS200.93
BVpS71.15
TBVpS66.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
Graham Number126.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.67%
ROE 7.23%
ROCE 4.38%
ROIC 3.61%
ROICexc 4.25%
ROICexgc 4.37%
OM 4.56%
PM (TTM) 2.56%
GM 9.28%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.26%
ROE(3y)13.38%
ROE(5y)14.1%
ROIC(3y)5.22%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)6.2%
ROICexc(5y)6.18%
ROICexgc(3y)6.4%
ROICexgc(5y)6.4%
ROCE(3y)6.34%
ROCE(5y)6.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.47%
OM growth 3Y-7.23%
OM growth 5Y13.42%
PM growth 3Y-20.89%
PM growth 5Y-4.37%
GM growth 3Y-5.9%
GM growth 5Y4.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.39
Cap/Depr 194.9%
Cap/Sales 13.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 110.76%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.23
Quick Ratio 1.06
Altman-Z 1.32
F-Score6
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)201.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)189.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.52%
EPS 3Y14.2%
EPS 5Y19.68%
EPS Q2Q%-5.41%
EPS Next Y-0.22%
EPS Next 2Y5.11%
EPS Next 3Y4.55%
EPS Next 5Y5.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.58%
Revenue growth 3Y13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%-0.34%
Revenue Next Year1.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y0.85%
Revenue Next 5Y1.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.86%
EBIT growth 3Y5.62%
EBIT growth 5Y20.72%
EBIT Next Year18.84%
EBIT Next 3Y9.21%
EBIT Next 5Y4.64%
FCF growth 1Y-117%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y5.74%
OCF growth 3Y9.84%
OCF growth 5Y6.03%

GENERAL MOTORS CO / GM FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GENERAL MOTORS CO (GM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GM.


What is the valuation status for GM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GENERAL MOTORS CO (GM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GM stock?

GENERAL MOTORS CO (GM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of GENERAL MOTORS CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GENERAL MOTORS CO (GM) is 8.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.15.


How sustainable is the dividend of GENERAL MOTORS CO (GM) stock?

The dividend rating of GENERAL MOTORS CO (GM) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.46%.