General Motors Company (GM) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.01
Is General Motors Company’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
General Motors Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.01 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.94, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.88–1.01).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for General Motors Company (GM) is 1.01 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.51% (0.99).
GM Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
GM Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
GM Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
GM Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.96
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.94
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.87
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.91
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.88
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.76%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+15.97%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+11.60%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+14.85%
GM Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors Company (GM) | — | 1.01 | 0.99 | 0.96 | 0.94 |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 1.04 | 1.06 | 1.18 | 1.21 |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $76.62B | 1.38 | 1.53 | 1.65 | 1.71 |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | 10.81 | 5.75 | 3.27 | 2.62 |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 1.50 | 1.59 | 1.71 | 1.74 |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $81.30B | 1.15 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 1.28 |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | 0.94 | 0.98 | 1.02 | 1.04 |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.74 | 1.79 |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $41.77B | 1.35 | 1.41 | 1.26 | 1.19 |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $101.90B | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.46 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
1.01
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.17
Includes inventory
General Motors Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
General Motors Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for GM stock is 1.01.
- Is General Motors Company's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- General Motors Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.01 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.94, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.88–1.01).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for GM stock is 0.99.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GM stock is 0.96.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GM stock is 0.94.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GM stock is 0.87.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GM stock is 0.91.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GM stock is 0.88.
General Motors Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.41 |
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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