General Motors CoGM -0.53%78 Net Margin % is 6.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 5.35. GuruFocus rates GM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, General Motors Co ranks worse than 65.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Motors Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.65 Med: 5.35 Max: 7.89
Current: 1.38
GM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.61% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs GM: 1.38
General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
General Motors Co Net Margin % Related Terms
General Motors Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Motors Co's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, General Motors Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Motors Co's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 6.02% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 5.35. According to the industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #870 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is General Motors Co's Net Margin % too high?
General Motors Co's current Net Margin % of 6.02% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 5.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. General Motors Co's value of 6.02% is 87.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #870 out of 1326 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 Net Margin % compare to F and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #870 out of 1326 companies for Net Margin %. This places General Motors Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. General Motors Co's value of 6.02% is 87.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.35 vs. the industry median of 3.21, 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 Net Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.21, based on 1,326 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Motors Co's current Net Margin % of 6.02% is 87.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Motors Co's current Net Margin % is 6.02%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 5.35. 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 Net Margin % is 6.02%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 5.35 and 87.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.21. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current Net Margin % is 6.02% 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 $78.53 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:
Net Margin %: 6.02% (13% above median its 10-year median of 5.35)
GF Value™: $63.90 vs. price of $78.53 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#870 of 1326)
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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