Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), General Motors Co's Beta is 1.1436.
General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
General Motors Co Beta Related Terms
General Motors Co Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Motors Co's Beta can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, General Motors Co's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
General Motors Co Beta vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, General Motors Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Motors Co's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
General Motors Co (GM) has a Beta of 1.1436 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for General Motors Co and its competitors.
Is General Motors Co's Beta too high?
General Motors Co's current Beta is 1.1436. Overall, General Motors Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Motors Co's Beta compare to F and RIVN?
General Motors Co's Beta of 1.1436 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beta depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for General Motors Co and its competitors. General Motors Co's current Beta is 1.1436. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General Motors Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Motors Co (GM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.90, compared to a current price of $78.53 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1436. General Motors Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current Beta is 1.1436 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is General Motors Co (GM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Motors Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.53 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.90.
GuruFocus considers General Motors Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GM:
Beta: 1.1436
GF Value™: $63.90 vs. price of $78.53 (22.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under three segments: GM North America, GM International, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company regained its US market share leadership in 2022, after losing it to Toyota due to the chip shortage in 2021. 2025 US share was 17.4%, up 60 basis points from 2024. The Cruise autonomous vehicle arm, which GM now owns outright, previously operated driverless geofenced AV robotaxi services in San Francisco and other cities, but after a 2023 accident, GM decided that it will focus on personal AVs. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.
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