GENERAL MOTORS CO (8GM.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:8GM - US37045V1008 - Common Stock
52.94 EUR
+1.78 (+3.48%)
Overall 8GM gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated 8GM against 29 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While 8GM is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 8GM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 8GM was profitable.
8GM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 8GM has always been profitable.
8GM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
8GM has a Return On Assets of 2.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: 8GM outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
8GM has a better Return On Equity (9.84%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
8GM's Return On Invested Capital of 4.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 8GM outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
8GM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.22%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.26% | ||
| ROE | 9.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.7% |
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.26%
ROE(3y)13.38%
ROE(5y)14.1%
ROIC(3y)5.22%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.48%, 8GM is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 8GM has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.95%, 8GM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
8GM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
8GM has a worse Gross Margin (10.97%) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 8GM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.48% | ||
| GM | 10.97% |
OM growth 3Y-7.23%
OM growth 5Y13.42%
PM growth 3Y-20.89%
PM growth 5Y-4.37%
GM growth 3Y-5.9%
GM growth 5Y4.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
8GM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 8GM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, 8GM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 8GM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that 8GM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
8GM has a Altman-Z score (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47 is on the high side and indicates that 8GM has dependencies on debt financing.
8GM's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 8GM is outperformed by 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.41%
2.3 Liquidity
8GM has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that 8GM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
8GM has a Current ratio of 1.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 8GM outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that 8GM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 8GM (1.05) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
8GM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.76%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
8GM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.34%.
Measured over the past years, 8GM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.76%
EPS 3Y14.2%
EPS 5Y19.68%
EPS Q2Q%-17.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%-1.77%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 8GM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.54% on average per year.
8GM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.35%
EPS Next 2Y-2.04%
EPS Next 3Y0.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.54%
Revenue Next Year-1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0%
Revenue Next 5Y1.18%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.06 indicates a rather cheap valuation of 8GM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 8GM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
8GM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.10, the valuation of 8GM can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8GM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 8GM is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
8GM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 8GM is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of 8GM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y-2.04%
EPS Next 3Y0.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
8GM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
8GM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.12.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.00, 8GM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 8GM decreases each year by -18.77%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-18.77%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
8GM pays out 9.77% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP9.77%
EPS Next 2Y-2.04%
EPS Next 3Y0.36%
FRA:8GM (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.94
+1.78 (+3.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap50.40B
Analysts72.82
Price Target50.76 (-4.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)-18.77%
DP9.77%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.54%
Max EPS beat(2)0.48%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.54%
Max EPS beat(4)18.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.23%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)12.68%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)14.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.17%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.38%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.75%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.78%
PT rev (1m)1.13%
PT rev (3m)7.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.31 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
EPS(TTM)8.73
EY16.49%
EPS(NY)8.68
Fwd EY16.4%
FCF(TTM)-1.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)21.57
OCFY40.74%
SpS168.82
BVpS59.72
TBVpS55.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.26% | ||
| ROE | 9.84% | ||
| ROCE | 5.71% | ||
| ROIC | 4.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.68% | ||
| OM | 5.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.48% | ||
| GM | 10.97% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.26%
ROE(3y)13.38%
ROE(5y)14.1%
ROIC(3y)5.22%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)6.2%
ROICexc(5y)6.18%
ROICexgc(3y)6.4%
ROICexgc(5y)6.4%
ROCE(3y)6.34%
ROCE(5y)6.26%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.96%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.47%
OM growth 3Y-7.23%
OM growth 5Y13.42%
PM growth 3Y-20.89%
PM growth 5Y-4.37%
GM growth 3Y-5.9%
GM growth 5Y4.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 213.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score6
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)201.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)189.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.76%
EPS 3Y14.2%
EPS 5Y19.68%
EPS Q2Q%-17.32%
EPS Next Y-8.35%
EPS Next 2Y-2.04%
EPS Next 3Y0.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.34%
Revenue growth 3Y13.85%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%-1.77%
Revenue Next Year-1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0%
Revenue Next 5Y1.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.53%
EBIT growth 3Y5.62%
EBIT growth 5Y20.72%
EBIT Next Year15.44%
EBIT Next 3Y9.15%
EBIT Next 5Y4.9%
FCF growth 1Y-56.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y11.52%
OCF growth 3Y9.84%
OCF growth 5Y6.03%