GM FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 2.2% free cash flow yield means that for every $100 of GM’s market value, the company generates $2.20 in annual free cash flow—cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
Sector Performance
28th percentileGM
2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.2%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 2.2% free cash flow yield means that for every $100 of GM’s market value, the company generates $2.20 in annual free cash flow—cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing GM in the 26th percentile of peers, so most competitors offer a higher cash return relative to price. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -15.4%, and the historical values (most recent first) are 2.2% and 2.6%, showing a recent decline. A yield below the sector median combined with a falling quarter-over-quarter trend points to weaker cash generation per dollar of market value, which elevates downside risk for investors. This metric directly supports the CAUTIOUS verdict, as the low relative yield and recent deterioration offer limited margin of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about GM?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are GM's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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