General Motors Company (GM) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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 Finan...
General Motors Company (GM) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 37.80 (historical range: 3.70–42.97, median: 5.83), placing it at the 96th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.40 (range: 0.22–0.74, 70th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 97.12 (range: 11.01–97.14, 100th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), General Motors Company's P/E ratio has expanded by 183% over the observed period (from an average of 5.7 to 16.1).
General Motors Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 37.80 | 5.83 | 96th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.40 | 0.34 | 70th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 97.12 | 14.56 | 100th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 19.54% | 17.72% | 62th | below its historical average |
General Motors Company (GM) Valuation & P/E History
General Motors Company (GM) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Manufacturers industry currently trading at $85.00 with a market capitalization of $74.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for GM based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 37.80 is above the historical median of 5.83, placing GM at the 96th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.40 compares to a median of 0.34.
GM Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows General Motors Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether GM is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests GM is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for General Motors Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is GM Overvalued or Undervalued?
General Motors Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 89 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive GM is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full GM analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.GM trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.