General Motors CoGM -0.55%78 Buyback Yield % is 6.82 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 7.06. GuruFocus rates GM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Vehicles & Parts companies, General Motors Co ranks better than 92.04% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for General Motors Co's Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, General Motors Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Motors Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
General Motors Co (GM) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.82 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.06. Over the past decade, General Motors Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 25.79. According to the industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #27 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is General Motors Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
General Motors Co's current Buyback Yield % of 6.82 is near median its 10-year median of 7.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 25.79. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. General Motors Co's value of 6.82 is 3489.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #27 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Buyback Yield % compare to F and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #27 out of 339 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places General Motors Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. General Motors Co's value of 6.82 is 3489.5% above this benchmark. Historically, General Motors Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 25.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.06 vs. the industry median of 0.19, 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 Buyback Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.19, based on 339 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Motors Co's current Buyback Yield % of 6.82 is 3489.5% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Motors Co's current Buyback Yield % is 6.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.06. 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 $63.91, compared to a current price of $78.10 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.06 and 3489.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.19. General Motors Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.82 as of Jun. 28, 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 $78.10 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.91.
GuruFocus considers General Motors Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GM:
Buyback Yield %: 6.82 (near median its 10-year median of 7.06)
GF Value™: $63.91 vs. price of $78.10 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3489.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#27 of 339)
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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