General Motors Co P/B Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.17
Stock Price
$79.31
Book Value/Share
$67.61
Sector
Automobiles
How It's Calculated
1.17 = $79.31 ÷ $67.61
What This Means
General Motors Co's P/B ratio of 1.17 is between 1 and 3. This descriptive range does not establish fair value because economically comparable P/B levels vary by sector, profitability, leverage, accounting policy, and asset composition.
About General Motors Co
General Motors Co (GM) operates in the Automobiles sector, specifically in Automobiles. With a market capitalization of about $67.84B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $79.31, within a 52-week range of $54.33 to $91.85 (-13.7% from the high, +46.0% from the low). Beta of 1.45 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 1.1%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For General Motors Co, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Automobiles, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Automobiles names on our S&P 100 coverage, General Motors Co's P/B ratio of 1.17 can be compared with peers such as TSLA (16.17), F (1.44). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Automobiles stocks.
Key Takeaways
- GM is grouped in the Automobiles sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.45 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 1.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does GM's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. General Motors Co's P/B of 1.17 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Automobiles business models.
Is 1.17 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.17) means the market values GM above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Automobiles?
Peer P/B levels in Automobiles (e.g. TSLA (16.17), F (1.44)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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