General Motors Company (GM)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 12.49% | 11.96% | 13.34% | 13.07% | 12.84% | 14.40% | 13.16% | 13.32% | 13.39% | 12.89% | 12.79% | 13.41% | 14.08% | 14.34% | 15.06% | 13.19% | 11.16% | 9.07% | 7.57% | 9.81% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.82% | 6.67% | 6.48% | 5.98% | 5.41% | 6.39% | 6.70% | 6.65% | 7.10% | 6.82% | 6.27% | 6.94% | 7.34% | 8.07% | 9.56% | 7.57% | 5.42% | 2.86% | 1.03% | 3.62% |
| Pretax margin | 4.54% | 6.68% | 6.71% | 6.49% | 6.05% | 6.89% | 7.36% | 7.21% | 7.40% | 7.64% | 7.33% | 8.66% | 10.01% | 10.63% | 11.66% | 9.52% | 6.61% | 3.71% | 1.71% | 4.29% |
| Net profit margin | 3.21% | 6.06% | 6.22% | 6.13% | 5.89% | 5.83% | 6.05% | 5.84% | 6.34% | 6.57% | 6.66% | 7.61% | 7.89% | 8.50% | 9.13% | 7.49% | 5.25% | 2.93% | 1.46% | 3.60% |
General Motors Company's profitability ratios have shown varying trends over the years. The Gross Profit Margin has fluctuated between 7.57% to 15.06% during the period under review, with a slight decrease from 15.06% in June 2021 to 11.96% in September 2024.
The Operating Profit Margin has also displayed fluctuations, ranging from 1.03% in June 2020 to 9.56% in June 2021. There was a gradual decrease from 9.56% in June 2021 to 6.82% in December 2024.
The Pretax Margin ranged from 1.71% in June 2020 to 11.66% in June 2021, with a subsequent decline to 4.54% in December 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.
The Net Profit Margin, which shows the company's profitability after all expenses have been deducted, ranged between 1.46% in June 2020 to 9.13% in June 2021. However, there was a notable decrease to 3.21% by December 2024.
Overall, General Motors Company has shown fluctuating profitability margins over the years, with some periods of growth followed by declines. It is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.57% | 4.21% | 4.08% | 3.78% | 3.41% | 3.90% | 4.12% | 4.01% | 4.21% | 3.85% | 3.27% | 3.60% | 3.81% | 4.43% | 5.52% | 3.88% | 2.82% | 1.38% | 0.50% | 1.98% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.15% | 3.83% | 3.92% | 3.87% | 3.71% | 3.56% | 3.72% | 3.52% | 3.76% | 3.71% | 3.47% | 3.95% | 4.09% | 4.66% | 5.27% | 3.84% | 2.73% | 1.41% | 0.71% | 1.97% |
| Return on total capital | 14.85% | 18.42% | 18.70% | 18.38% | 17.60% | 17.52% | 19.13% | 18.35% | 18.91% | 18.68% | 16.58% | 19.70% | 22.87% | 27.51% | 33.59% | 26.43% | 20.12% | 12.02% | 7.05% | 16.13% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.53% | 15.61% | 16.14% | 16.08% | 15.75% | 13.46% | 14.33% | 13.44% | 14.66% | 14.83% | 13.75% | 16.00% | 16.77% | 20.54% | 24.67% | 18.94% | 14.27% | 7.81% | 4.31% | 12.14% |
General Motors Company's profitability ratios paint a picture of the company's ability to generate profit from its assets and capital.
The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has shown a fluctuating trend over the periods, ranging from 0.50% to 5.52%. This ratio indicates that the company is improving its operational efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate operating income.
The Return on Assets (ROA) also shows variability, ranging from 0.71% to 5.27%. This metric reflects the company's overall ability to generate profit from its total assets. The upward and downward movements suggest some fluctuations in the company's profitability over time, possibly due to changing economic conditions or internal factors.
Return on Total Capital demonstrates the return earned on the company's total capital employed. The ratio ranges from 7.05% to 33.59%, showing the company's ability to generate returns for its shareholders and debt holders. The decreasing trend towards the end of the period may indicate a potential decrease in efficiency in utilizing total capital.
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently the company is generating profit from shareholders' equity. The ratio ranges from 4.31% to 24.67%, reflecting the company's ability to create value for its shareholders. The decreasing trend in ROE towards the end of the timeline may suggest a need for General Motors to improve its profit generation relative to the shareholders' equity.
Overall, General Motors Company has exhibited varying profitability performance across different periods, highlighting the importance of monitoring and managing profitability ratios to ensure sustainable and consistent financial performance.
See also:
General Motors Company Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)