Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. General Motors Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $53,386 Mil.
General Motors Co's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($56,862 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($51,524 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($51,524 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($53,386 Mil).
General Motors Co's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($55,391 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($53,472 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($53,472 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($51,524 Mil).
General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
General Motors Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Motors Co's Retained Earnings 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.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of $53,386 Mil mean?
General Motors Co (GM) has a Retained Earnings of $53,386 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors.
Is General Motors Co's Retained Earnings too high?
General Motors Co's current Retained Earnings is $53,386 Mil. 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 Retained Earnings compare to F and RIVN?
General Motors Co's Retained Earnings of $53,386 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on General Motors Co and its competitors. General Motors Co's current Retained Earnings is $53,386 Mil. 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 $63.96, compared to a current price of $76.00 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $53,386 Mil. 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 Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current Retained Earnings is $53,386 Mil 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 $76.00 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.96.
GuruFocus considers General Motors Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GM:
Retained Earnings: $53,386 Mil
GF Value™: $63.96 vs. price of $76.00 (18.8% above fair value)
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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