General Motors Company (GM) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 1.16%
Is General Motors Company’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
General Motors Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.16% is 64% below its 5-year average of 3.26%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.16%–4.08%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for General Motors Company (GM) is 1.16% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 55.13% (2.58%).
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GM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
1.16%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
2.58%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
3.32%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
3.26%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
3.10%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
3.15%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-0.63%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-55.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-65.09%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-64.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-62.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-63.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+285.60%
GM Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors Company (GM) | $71.59B | 1.16% | 2.58% | 3.32% | 3.26% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 17.10% | 16.96% | 16.07% | 14.27% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $76.62B | 19.16% | 18.93% | 18.27% | 2.36% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | 11.29% | 13.84% | 13.21% | 9.40% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 11.57% | 15.04% | 16.70% | 16.54% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $81.30B | 11.78% | 14.75% | 13.57% | 9.51% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | 0.75% | 1.26% | 1.78% | 1.23% |
| Sea Limited (SE) | $50.49B | 8.10% | 5.54% | -0.59% | -6.30% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 14.36% | 13.88% | 11.58% | 11.14% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $41.77B | 28.26% | 30.98% | 34.86% | 35.06% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
1.2%
ROE
4.0%
General Motors Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
General Motors Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for GM stock is 1.16%.
- Is General Motors Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- General Motors Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.16% is 64% below its 5-year average of 3.26%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.16%–4.08%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GM stock is 2.58%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GM stock is 3.32%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GM stock is 3.26%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GM stock is 3.10%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GM stock is 3.15%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for General Motors Company (GM)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for GM stock is -0.63%.
General Motors Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.16% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.01% |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.57% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.70% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.05% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.61% |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.15% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.94% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.90% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.55% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.55% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.22% |
| 2009-12-31 | -16.13% |
| 2008-12-31 | -45.57% |
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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