General Motors CoGM -0.53%78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.08. 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 776 Vehicles & Parts companies, General Motors Co ranks better than 95.88% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. General Motors Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Motors Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of General Motors Co was 0.32. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.08.
GM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 95.88% of 776
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs GM: 0.06
During the past 12 months, General Motors Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 46.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of General Motors Co was 46.80% per year. The lowest was -50.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
General Motors Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
General Motors Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Motors Co's Dividend Payout 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.
GM vs F, RIVN, XPEV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, General Motors Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, General Motors Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Motors Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
General Motors Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
General Motors Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
General Motors Co (GM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, General Motors Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #32 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is General Motors Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
General Motors Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.05 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.32. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. General Motors Co's value of 0.05 is 86.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #32 out of 776 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to F and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #32 out of 776 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places General Motors Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. General Motors Co's value of 0.05 is 86.1% below this benchmark. Historically, General Motors Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 776 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Motors Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.05 is 86.1% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Motors Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.08. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 86.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.05 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.05 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: $63.90 vs. price of $78.53 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#32 of 776)
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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