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General Motors CoGM -0.58%77 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 10.95. GuruFocus rates GM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Vehicles & Parts companies, General Motors Co ranks better than 69.27% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, General Motors Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of General Motors Co was 18.50% per year. The lowest was 0.70% per year. And the median was 10.95% per year.
General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
General Motors Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
GM vs F, RIVN, LI: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, General Motors Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, General Motors Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Motors Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
General Motors Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.80% mean?
General Motors Co (GM) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for General Motors Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.95. Over the past decade, General Motors Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.70 to 18.50. According to the industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #394 out of 1282 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is General Motors Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
General Motors Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.80% is near median its 10-year median of 10.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 18.50. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. General Motors Co's value of 11.80% is 78.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #394 out of 1282 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, General Motors Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Motors Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to F and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #394 out of 1282 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts General Motors Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. General Motors Co's value of 11.80% is 78.8% above this benchmark. Historically, General Motors Co's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.70 to 18.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.95 vs. the industry median of 6.60, General Motors Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.60, based on 1,282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Motors Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.80% is 78.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for General Motors Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Motors Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.95. 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 $66.70, compared to a current price of $85.62 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.95 and 78.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.60. General Motors Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.80% as of Jun. 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 $85.62 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.70.
GuruFocus considers General Motors Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GM:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 11.80% (near median its 10-year median of 10.95)
GF Value™: $66.70 vs. price of $85.62 (28.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#394 of 1282)
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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