General Motors Company (GM) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
GM price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedGM is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $82.73
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- 12-month range
- $66.87–$90.30
- Market cap
- $72.6B
- From 52-week high
- -8.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 877M
- Rank in Consumer Cyclical by discount to fair value
- #47 of 85
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
General Motors Company designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles including cars, trucks, and crossovers under brands such as Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. The company operates manufacturing facilities and sells vehicles across North America, Europe, China, and other international markets.
GM currently ranks #47 of 85 Consumer Cyclical stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $72.6B
- P/E (trailing)
- 7x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $186B
- Net margin
- 1.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- $12.58
- Gross margin
- 7.6%
- Debt / equity
- 2.06
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 2.9%
- Shares outstanding
- 877M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 47 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $84.35
- 200-day average
- $80.69
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $0.69 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 0.83%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 3
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-09-04
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-17
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+14.1%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+40.2%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+10.6%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+20.7%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+2.0%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+4.1%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+4.3%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+23.8%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 20 buy · 4 hold · 0 sell (24 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $104
- Target vs last price
- +25.7%
What our data shows for GM
- Our model validated 8 trailing price-to-earnings windows for GM, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $66.87–$90.30.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 47.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for GM
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent GM news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for GM is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- General Motors (GM) Unveils OnStar AI Assistant for 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: General Motors is introducing an OnStar AI Assistant feature planned for the 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, representing a technology investment in the premium electric vehicle segment. Given the Consumer Cyclical sector's sensitivity to economic conditions and consumer spending patterns, investors should monitor whether this feature differentiates the LYRIQ enough to support premium pricing and demand resilience. With GM currently valued as fairly valued according to TickrTrends, execution on technology enhancements and their effect on margins and sales volume in the competitive EV market will be relevant factors for valuation reassessment. - General Motors Company 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:GM) 2026-10-21 (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: General Motors released its third quarter 2026 results, providing updated financial performance data relevant to assessing whether its current fair valuation designation remains appropriate. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether the company's earnings trajectory and operational metrics support the fairly valued assessment, particularly given the Consumer Cyclical sector's sensitivity to economic cycles. The presentation materials offer key insight into GM's profitability, cash generation, and capital allocation decisions that could influence whether the current valuation fairly reflects underlying business performance. - General Motors Reports Strong Q3 2026 Revenue and Raises Guidance, Ticker GM (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: General Motors reported strong third quarter 2026 revenue results and raised its full-year guidance, which represents operational progress in the Consumer Cyclical sector. Given that TickrTrends currently assesses GM as fairly valued, investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the company's earnings growth sustains at levels that justify its current price relative to fundamentals. The raised guidance suggests management confidence in near-term performance, though valuation-focused observers will want to track whether this momentum translates into earnings growth that keeps pace with the company's current market valuation.
More GM news
- General Motors (GM) Set to Report Q3 Earnings Amid Modest Overvaluation Concerns (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
- General Motors Stock: Fewer EVs, Better Profits Ahead Of Q3 Earnings (NYSE:GM) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-15)
- General Motors (GM) Raised Guidance Twice This Year. Why Is the Stock Still So Cheap? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-14)
- First Tr ETF Vi (FTXR) Sells Tesla and General Motors on Oct. 9 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-13)
- GM to Launch Next-Gen Driver-Assistance Tech in Cadillac Escalade IQ by 2028 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-13)
- General Motors Stock Has a Low Valuation. Can it Sustain Earnings Growth? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-12)
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is GM stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), GM is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is GM's TickrTrends verdict?
GM's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does GM compare to other Consumer Cyclical stocks?
GM ranks #47 of 85 Consumer Cyclical stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is GM overbought or oversold?
GM's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does GM pay a dividend?
Yes. GM paid $0.69 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 0.83% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 3 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-04.
Does GM usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters GM beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about GM?
Of 24 analysts covering GM, 20 rate it a buy, 4 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $104 (+25.7% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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