General Motors Company (GM) FCF Payout Ratio: 4.86%
The FCF payout ratio for General Motors Company (GM) is 4.86%. It is below its 12-month average by 18.08% (5.93%).
GM FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GM Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GM Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
GM FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
4.86%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
5.93%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
5.93%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
5.93%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
5.93%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
55.03%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
55.03%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-18.08%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.08%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.08%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-91.17%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-91.17%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
4.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
19.8%
Dividend Yield
0.79%
FCF Yield
16.21%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11.07B | $657.00M | 5.9% |
| 2024 | ($5.98B) | $653.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2023 | ($3.68B) | $597.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | ($5.14B) | $397.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | ($6.92B) | $186.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($3.86B) | $669.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($8.97B) | $2.35B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($10.24B) | $2.24B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | ($10.30B) | $2.23B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | ($11.27B) | $2.37B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($10.14B) | $2.24B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($1.81B) | $3.17B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | $2.81B | $1.69B | 60.0% |
| 2012 | $1.49B | $939.00M | 63.1% |
| 2011 | $1.08B | $916.00M | 84.8% |
| 2010 | $2.57B | $1.57B | 61.2% |
| 2009 | ($22.62B) | $97.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | ($19.59B) | $283.00M | N/A (Loss) |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
General Motors Company FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
General Motors Company FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The FCF payout ratio for GM stock is 4.86%.
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for GM stock is 5.93%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for GM stock is 5.93%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for GM stock is 5.93%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for GM stock is 5.93%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for GM stock is 55.03%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for GM stock is 55.03%.
General Motors Company FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.93% |
| 2013-12-31 | 60.01% |
| 2012-12-31 | 63.15% |
| 2011-12-31 | 84.81% |
| 2010-12-31 | 61.24% |
About General Motors Company
General Motors Company, a prominent global automotive enterprise, is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of a wide array of vehicles—including trucks, crossovers (SUVs), and passenger cars—along with related parts and accessories. Its expansive reach covers numerous regions such as North America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, South America, with significant operations in the United States and China. The company organizes its business into distinct segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. It markets its diverse vehicle lineup under well-known brand names like Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Baojun, and Wuling. Beyond selling to individual consumers through dealerships, GM also supplies its vehicles—including specialized models—to a variety of fleet clients, such as daily rental companies, commercial businesses, leasing firms, and government agencies. GM further extends its offerings with a comprehensive suite of advanced services for both retail and fleet customers. These include vital safety and security features like automated crash response, emergency support, roadside assistance, crisis intervention, stolen vehicle recovery, and turn-by-turn navigation. Additionally, it provides a robust set of connected services, encompassing mobile applications for remote vehicle control and locating electric vehicle charging stations, on-demand diagnostics, smart driver insights, integrated in-vehicle commerce, voice assistants, a navigation and app ecosystem, connected navigation, SiriusXM with 360L, and 4G LTE wireless connectivity. The company is also actively involved in pioneering and commercializing autonomous vehicle technology. Furthermore, GM offers automotive financing and insurance solutions, alongside various software-enabled services and subscription models. Established in 1908, General Motors Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Manufacturers
- CEO
- Mary T. Barra