General Motors CoGM -2.49%78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates GM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Vehicles & Parts companies, General Motors Co ranks worse than 55.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Motors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.27 Max: 2.28
Current: 1.61
During the past years, General Motors Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.28. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.27.
GM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 55.01% of 1038
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs GM: 1.61
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
General Motors Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $69.467. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $48.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
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General Motors Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Motors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
General Motors Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
GM vs F, RIVN, NIO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, General Motors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, General Motors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Motors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
General Motors Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
General Motors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 mean?
General Motors Co (GM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, General Motors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #571 out of 1038 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is General Motors Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
General Motors Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 2.28. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. General Motors Co's value of 1.57 is 18% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #571 out of 1038 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to F and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #571 out of 1038 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places General Motors Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. General Motors Co's value of 1.57 is 18% above this benchmark. Historically, General Motors Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.33, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.33, based on 1,038 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Motors Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is 18% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Motors Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. 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 $63.99, compared to a current price of $75.91 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 18% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.33. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 07, 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 $75.91 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.99.
GuruFocus considers General Motors Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GM:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.57 (24% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: $63.99 vs. price of $75.91 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#571 of 1038)
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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