GM Current Ratio Analysis
Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term debts with its short-term assets; a ratio of 1.15x means GM has $1.15 in current assets for every $1.00 in current liabilities.
Sector Performance
43th percentileGM
1.14x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.61x
Prior Period
1.15x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term debts with its short-term assets; a ratio of 1.15x means GM has $1.15 in current assets for every $1.00 in current liabilities.
That sits slightly below the sector median of 1.20x, placing GM in the 46th percentile among its peers—essentially in the middle of the pack. Because year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, there is no trend data available to assess whether this ratio is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a near-median current ratio and no observable trend offers neither a clear warning nor a clear opportunity; it suggests GM’s liquidity is adequate but not notably strong. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the ratio is unremarkable compared to peers and provides no momentum to shift the outlook toward bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about GM?
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
How is the Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.
Who are GM's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).
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The Formula
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
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1.14x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.61x
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