Valuation check: GM's profit margin is 2.43%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%.
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General Motors Company (GM) currently reports a profit margin of 2.43% as of September 2026. That compares with 1.66% in the prior-year period — up 46.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore General Motors Company's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
General Motors Company's profit margin increased from 1.66% to 2.43% — a 46.7% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
General Motors Company's profit margin of 2.43% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. That is roughly 44.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but General Motors Company's current 2.43% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.34%) and against GM's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 2.43%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for General Motors Company, and consider following GM for alerts when major investors trade the stock.