General Motors Company Profit Margin

As of the most recent data (June 2026), GM shows a profit margin of 1.39%. That compares with 2.52% in the prior-year period — down 44.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 8.68%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.

Compared with the year-ago period, GM's profit margin is now 1.39% (was 2.52%) — a 44.7% year-over-year decrease. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether General Motors Company is outperforming or lagging.

The Consumer Discretionary sector average profit margin is about 8.68%. General Motors Company is at 1.39%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 84.0% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how GM stacks up against individual peers as well.

That compares with 2.52% in the prior-year period — down 44.7% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare General Motors Company with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.

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