General Motors CoGM -0.22%78 Days Inventory is 35.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 34.57. GuruFocus rates GM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,297 Vehicles & Parts companies, General Motors Co ranks better than 90.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Motors Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
GM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.11 Med: 34.57 Max: 38.84
Current: 32.04
During the past 13 years, General Motors Co's highest Days Inventory was 38.84. The lowest was 28.11. And the median was 34.57.
GM's Days Inventory is ranked better than 90.36% of 1297
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.53
vs GM: 32.04
General Motors Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (35.17) to Mar. 2026 (35.50).
It might indicate that General Motors Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
General Motors Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.57.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
General Motors Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.
General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
General Motors Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
General Motors Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
General Motors Co Days Inventory Related Terms
General Motors Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Motors Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, General Motors Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Motors Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 35.50 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.57. Over the past decade, General Motors Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 28.11 to 38.84. According to the industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #125 out of 1297 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is General Motors Co's Days Inventory too high?
General Motors Co's current Days Inventory of 35.50 is near median its 10-year median of 34.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.11 to a high of 38.84. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. General Motors Co's value of 35.50 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #125 out of 1297 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 Days Inventory compare to F and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #125 out of 1297 companies for Days Inventory. This places General Motors Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. General Motors Co's value of 35.50 is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, General Motors Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.11 to 38.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.57 vs. the industry median of 80.53, General Motors Co has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.53, based on 1,297 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Motors Co's current Days Inventory of 35.50 is 55.9% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Motors Co's current Days Inventory is 35.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.57. 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 $78.36 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 35.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.57 and 55.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.53. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current Days Inventory is 35.50 as of Mar. 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 $78.36 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.91.
GuruFocus considers General Motors Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GM:
Days Inventory: 35.50 (near median its 10-year median of 34.57)
GF Value™: $63.91 vs. price of $78.36 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#125 of 1297)
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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