General Motors Co PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
39.59
Stock Price
$87.68
EPS (TTM)
$2.07
Forward PE
6.21
How It's Calculated
39.59 = $87.68 ÷ $2.07
What This Means
General Motors Co's PE ratio of 39.6 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About General Motors Co
General Motors Co (GM) operates in the Automobiles sector, specifically in Automobiles. With a market capitalization of about $77.97B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $87.68, within a 52-week range of $51.88 to $91.85 (-4.5% from the high, +69.0% from the low). Beta of 1.34 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 PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For General Motors Co, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Automobiles names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Automobiles names on our S&P 100 coverage, General Motors Co's PE ratio of 39.59 can be compared with peers such as TSLA (322.95). 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 1.34 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 PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for General Motors Co. A trailing PE of 39.59 means the market is pricing the stock at 39.59 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Automobiles peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 39.59 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Automobiles names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as TSLA (322.95) offer context. GM's PE of 39.59 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes GM metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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