Stock Analysis on Net

General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM)

$24.99

Net Profit Margin
since 2010

Microsoft Excel

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Calculation

General Motors Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

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The net profit margin exhibited considerable fluctuation between 2010 and 2025. Initial years demonstrated a generally positive trend, followed by a significant downturn, and then a period of recovery before concluding with a decline.

Overall Trend
From 2010 to 2015, the net profit margin generally increased, peaking at 6.64% in 2015. A substantial decrease occurred in 2017, resulting in a negative margin of -2.90%. Subsequent years through 2021 showed a recovery, with the margin reaching a high of 8.82% in 2021. The final period, 2022 to 2025, indicates a downward trend, ending at 1.61% in 2025.
Early Period (2010-2015)
The net profit margin began at 4.56% in 2010 and increased to 6.17% in 2011. It experienced a slight decline in 2012 to 4.12%, followed by further decreases in 2013 and 2014, reaching 2.61% in 2014. A strong recovery was observed in 2015, with the margin rising to 6.64%. This period suggests improving profitability during these years.
Significant Decline (2016-2017)
While 2016 showed a margin of 6.01%, a dramatic shift occurred in 2017, with the net profit margin falling to -2.90%. This represents a substantial loss and a significant deviation from prior performance. The negative margin indicates that the company incurred a net loss relative to its automotive net sales and revenue in 2017.
Recovery and Subsequent Decline (2018-2025)
Following the loss in 2017, the net profit margin rebounded, reaching 6.02% in 2018 and continuing to improve to 8.82% in 2021. However, from 2022 onwards, a consistent decline is apparent, with margins decreasing to 6.90% in 2022, 6.42% in 2023, 3.50% in 2024, and finally 1.61% in 2025. This recent trend suggests increasing cost pressures or decreasing revenue generation impacting profitability.

The volatility in the net profit margin highlights the sensitivity of profitability to various factors, potentially including economic conditions, competitive pressures, and internal operational efficiencies. The recent downward trend warrants further investigation to identify the underlying causes and potential mitigation strategies.


Comparison to Competitors

General Motors Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Automobiles & Components)

General Motors Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (automobiles & components)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)

General Motors Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).