On the stock market since 2010, it operates in the world of automobiles. It has 155,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
Business Quality: Profit power and business quality trail similar companies in the sector.
angles, checked one by one.
The 4 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
R&D Investment: Spending on future research is low.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
The average analyst price target is $100 — 16% above today’s price.
It pays out $0.66 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 23/100.
Measured against its sector, the quality of the business sits below the class average. Report-card grade: 43/100.
The share set aside for the future is small; the pace of new ideas may slow. Council score: 2/10.
On our five-subject report card, GM sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: GM is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.