General Motors Company (GM) Return on Equity (ROE): 4.05%
Is General Motors Company’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
General Motors Company's return on equity (ROE) of 4.05% is 68% below its 5-year average of 12.56%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.41%–16.77%).
The return on equity (ROE) for General Motors Company (GM) is 4.05% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 41.89% (6.97%).
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GM Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
GM Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
4.05%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
6.97%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
11.09%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
12.56%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
14.38%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
15.01%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
42.75%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-41.89%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-63.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-67.76%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-71.84%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-73.01%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-90.53%
GM Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors Company (GM) | — | 4.05% | 6.97% | 11.09% | 12.56% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 36.73% | 36.31% | 36.59% | 31.90% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $76.62B | 32.96% | 31.05% | 38.71% | -1.75% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | -27.04% | -34.11% | -57.61% | -38.73% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 15.97% | 31.93% | 34.91% | 36.00% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $81.30B | 26.37% | 36.76% | 33.01% | 22.90% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | -16.30% | -4.83% | -1.02% | 4.79% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 46.24% | 41.15% | 25.23% | 66.54% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $41.77B | -21.28% | -20.36% | -18.99% | -17.71% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $101.90B | -68.97% | -74.17% | -46.32% | -28.27% |
Return Analysis
ROE
4.0%
ROA
0.9%
General Motors Company Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
General Motors Company Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for GM stock is 4.05%.
- Is General Motors Company's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- General Motors Company's return on equity (ROE) of 4.05% is 68% below its 5-year average of 12.56%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.41%–16.77%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for GM stock is 6.97%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for GM stock is 11.09%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for GM stock is 12.56%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for GM stock is 14.38%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for GM stock is 15.01%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for GM stock is 42.75%.
General Motors Company Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.41% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.53% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.75% |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | 16.77% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.27% |
| 2019-12-31 | 16.11% |
| 2018-12-31 | 20.80% |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.10% |
| 2016-12-31 | 21.51% |
| 2015-12-31 | 24.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.14% |
| 2013-12-31 | 12.55% |
| 2012-12-31 | 17.07% |
| 2011-12-31 | 24.11% |
| 2010-12-31 | 17.06% |
| 2009-12-31 | 493.30% |
| 2008-12-31 | 36.07% |
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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