GM
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General Motors Company (GM) closed at $72.81 as of 2026-03-20, trading 60.8% above its 200-week moving average of $45.29. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 60.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 35, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.25 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 752 weeks of data, GM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +20.4%.
With a market cap of $67.9 billion, GM is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 12.6%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 4.3%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 35.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 14.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GM would have grown to $414, compared to $668 for the S&P 500. GM has returned 10.3% annualized vs 14.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying GM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.6% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +17.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 92% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +35.8% vs +39.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GM has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +20.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Dec 2012 | 60 | 31.5% | -12.0% | +270.0% |
| Aug 2015 | Sep 2015 | 3 | 2.7% | +12.8% | +213.5% |
| Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 | 1 | 0.2% | +14.5% | +211.7% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 8 | 8.2% | +27.8% | +207.2% |
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 2.8% | +20.1% | +205.0% |
| May 2016 | Jul 2016 | 9 | 7.0% | +15.3% | +193.5% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 1 | 1.6% | +26.8% | +190.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 2 | 4.4% | +16.6% | +153.6% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2020 | 2 | 1.2% | +53.6% | +129.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Oct 2020 | 33 | 46.0% | +70.3% | +151.0% |
| Apr 2022 | Jan 2023 | 43 | 21.2% | -11.5% | +92.2% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2024 | 56 | 33.2% | +2.2% | +92.2% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 3.2% | +28.9% | +80.0% |
| Average | 17 | — | +20.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GM below its 200-week moving average?
No. General Motors Company (GM) is currently 60.8% above its 200-week moving average of $45.29. It would need to fall to $45.29 to cross below the line.
What is GM's 200-week moving average price?
General Motors Company's 200-week moving average is $45.29 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GM drops below its 200-week moving average?
GM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +20.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is GM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GM as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 35. Free cash flow yield is 12.6%. Return on equity is 4.3%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 14.5 years, $100 invested in GM would have grown to $414, compared to $668 for the S&P 500. That's 10.3% annualized vs 14.0% for the index. GM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GM pay a dividend?
Yes. General Motors Company currently pays a dividend yield of 99.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20