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General Motors CoGM -1.28%77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 13.60 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Vehicles & Parts companies, General Motors Co ranks better than 99.6% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. General Motors Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 13.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Motors Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2 Med: 0 Max: 13.6
Current: 13.6
During the past 13 years, General Motors Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 13.60%. The lowest was -3.20%. And the median was 0.00%.
GM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 99.6% of 757
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs GM: 13.60
General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
General Motors Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
GM vs F, RIVN, LI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, General Motors Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, General Motors Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Motors Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
General Motors Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 13.60 mean?
General Motors Co (GM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 13.60 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for General Motors Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #3 out of 757 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is General Motors Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
General Motors Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 13.60. Based on the distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #3 out of 757 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 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Motors Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to F and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, General Motors Co ranks #3 out of 757 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places General Motors Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for General Motors Co and its competitors. General Motors Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 13.60. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.43, compared to a current price of $87.72 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 13.60. General Motors Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Motors Co (GM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 13.60 as of Jun. 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 $87.72 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $65.43.
GuruFocus considers General Motors Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 13.60
GF Value™: $65.43 vs. price of $87.72 (34.1% 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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