Analysis for GM
- 📈 Growth — 12/30
- 💰 Profitability — 14/20
- 🏦 Financial Health — 16/20
- 💵 Valuation — 12/20
- ⚠️ Risk — 6/10
Summary:
📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory
GM's 8-quarter trend shows revenues roughly flat, rising from about $43.0B in 2024 Q1 to about $43.6B in 2026 Q1. Net income hovered around the low-to-mid $3.0B range, ending at $2.705B in Q1 2026 after a softer finish in late-2025. Overall, revenue growth is modest and net income is flat-to-down slightly, signaling limited top-line acceleration.
💰 Margins & Cash Flow
Operating cash flow remained robust in 2024–2025, around $6B per quarter, with Q1 2026 showing a dip to about $3B. Net income varied quarterly (peaks near $3.0B and a trough around $1.4B in late 2025). Net cash flow turned positive in most quarters, though financing and investing activities produced sizable swings.
🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity
GM's balance sheet shows assets around $281–289B and liabilities around $216–219B, with equity attributable to parent about $63–68B. Current assets exceed current liabilities, yielding a roughly near-1.2x liquidity buffer, supporting resilience amid cyclicality. Long-term liabilities remain substantial but manageable given scale.
⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
- Drivers: North America auto demand and mix; EV/truck ramp and favorable operating cash flow.
- Risks: Auto cyclicality and capex intensity; ongoing commodity/supplier risks and valuation sensitivity without price context.