GM (General Motors Co) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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78 GF Score
Price $75.48
GF Value $64.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is General Motors Co Profitability Rank?

General Motors Co GM -0.78% 78 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates GM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

General Motors Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

General Motors Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.71%. As of today, General Motors Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


General Motors Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


GM vs F, RIVN, NIO: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, General Motors Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, General Motors Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where General Motors Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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General Motors Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

General Motors Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

General Motors Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2926 / 43624
=6.71 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

General Motors Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

General Motors Co operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -17.2%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
General Motors Co (GM) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, General Motors Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is General Motors Co's Profitability Rank too high?
General Motors Co's current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to F and RIVN?
General Motors Co's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, General Motors Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. General Motors Co's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $64.14, compared to a current price of $75.48 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. General Motors Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 $75.48 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.14. GuruFocus considers General Motors Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GM:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $64.14 vs. price of $75.48 (17.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1240 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA, 48265
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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