General Motors Statistics By Revenue, Sales, Market Share and Facts

Joseph D'Souza
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Updated · Feb 13, 2025

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General Motors Statistics By Revenue, Sales, Market Share and Facts

Introduction

General Motors Statistics: General Motors Company, headquartered in Michigan, is a public company with approximately 167,000 employees. It holds significant market shares in various US industries: automobile metal stamping, Hybrid and electric Vehicle Manufacturing, automobile and light-duty motor vehicle manufacturing, manufacturing, automobile engine and parts manufacturing, wholesale trade, automobile wholesale, and wholesale trade related to electric vehicles. Its largest market share, 34.5% of industry revenue, is in Automobile & Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.

General Motors is recognised as an “All-Star” in this industry for its strong market share, profit growth, and revenue growth compared to competitors. We shall shed more light on “General Motors Statistics” through this article.

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  • The most common salary range for General Motors employees is $25,000 to $40,000 a year.
  • In 2023, General Motors’s sales in the US surpassed those in China, as seen in the chart above. In fiscal year 2023, GM sold 2.6 million vehicles in the US, while sales in China reached 2.1 million, about 20% lower.
  • At General Motors, the majority of employees, 24%, stay with the Company for 1-2 years, which is the most common duration of employment.
  • 66% of the Company’s workforce is male, while 34% is female.
  • General Motors also had the highest year-on-year revenue growth over the trailing twelve months. Its overall ranking improved significantly to 11th place, up from 378th place in the previous Quarter.
  • In the first Quarter of 2024, General Motors Company’s revenue increased by 7.58% year over year to $43.014 billion.
  • GM’s global vehicle sales have dropped by 35% since fiscal 2017. On average, between 2021 and 2023, GM sold about 6.1 million vehicles annually worldwide.
  • China represented GM’s second-largest market, where the Company sold nearly 2.1 million vehicles.

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Facts About General Motors

  • By the end of 2023, General Motors Company (GM) had settled an agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, resolving strikes that had disrupted operations in September and October.
  • These strikes resulted in an estimated $4.35 billion loss for GM, Stellantis, and Ford combined, with direct wage losses for employees totalling around $650 million.
  • This impacted General Motor’s financial performance, with earnings before interest and taxes decreasing to $12.4 billion for the year.
  • Looking forward, GM aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its global operations and products by 2040 and to offer zero-emission vehicles by 2035 exclusively.
  • The Company has allocated over $35 billion for investments in electric vehicles through 2025, underscoring its commitment to leading in the global electric vehicle sector.
  • Despite GM’s global leadership in electric vehicles, it faces tough competition, particularly from Tesla in the US market.
  • Headquartered in Detroit, GM consistently ranks among the top global automakers in terms of revenue, according to General Motors Statistics.
  • Challenges ahead include meeting demand for electric pickups and navigating potential slowdowns in the market’s growth.
  • In fiscal year 2023, General Motor’s revenue reached $171.8 billion, marking the highest since 2013.
  • Vehicle sales also saw a slight uptick to 6.19 million units. Still, they remained significantly lower than previous peaks due to operational setbacks in Europe in 2017, which led General Motors to sell its Opel and Vauxhall brands to PSA Group.
  • General Motors Statistics state that the Company’s brands, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC, received high ratings for customer satisfaction and initial quality.
  • After the US, China represented GM’s second-largest market, where the Company sold nearly 2.1 million vehicles.
  • General Motors Company manufactures a significant portion of its Chinese vehicles locally through partnerships, particularly the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture, which has contributed to its success in China’s growing electric vehicle market.
  • The majority of General Motor’s revenue in 2023 came from its North American operations, accounting for 82.3% of its total earnings that year.
  • In the US, General Motors held a market share of nearly 17%, driven by strong sales of models like the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in the lucrative light truck segment.

General Motor Stock Statistics

Valuation Measures

Current Mar 31 Dec 31 9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023
Enterprise Value/EBITDA 6.22 6.40 5.48 5.28 5.89 5.68
Enterprise Value/Revenue 0.86 0.86 0.77 0.77 0.87 0.87
Price/Book 0.8 0.81 0.66 0.64 0.77 0.76
Price/Sales 0.35 0.36 0.29 0.28 0.34 0.34
PEG Ratio (5yr expected) 3.28 0.85 0.63 4.86 1.56 1.31
Forward P/E 4.92 5.04 4.61 4.86 5.69 5.96
Trailing P/E 5.70 6.20 5.04 4.60 5.96 5.98
Enterprise Value 150.02B 148.54B 133.19B 130.78B 140.20B 135.72B
Market Cap 53.27B 52.35B 49.19B 45.36B 53.98B 51.35B

Stock Price History

200-Day Moving Average 38.13
50-Day Moving Average 45.71
52 Week Low 26.3
52 Week High 49.35
S&P 500 52-Week Change 25.87%
52 Week Range 17.92%
Beta (5Y Monthly) 1.44

Share Statistics

Shares Short (prior month 5/15/2024) 62.47M
Short % of Shares Outstanding (6/14/2024) 5.45%
Short % of Float (6/14/2024) 6.22%
Short Ratio (6/14/2024) 4.44
Shares Short (6/14/2024) 62.12M
% Held by Institutions 93.26%
% Held by Insiders 0.27%
Float 1.14B
Implied Shares Outstanding 1.15B
Shares Outstanding 1.14B
Avg Vol (10 days) 15.77M
Avg Vol (3 months) 13.76M

Dividends & Splits

Last Split Date
Last Split Factor
Ex-Dividend Date 6/7/2024
Dividend Date 6/20/2024
Payout Ratio 4.76%
5-Year Average Dividend Yield 4.06
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield 0.83%
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate 0.39
Forward Annual Dividend Yield 1.03%
Forward Annual Dividend Rate 0.48

General Motors Regional Statistics

  • Before 2022, General Motors (GM) used to include dealership courtesy vehicles in its total vehicle sales figures.
  • General Motors Statistics stated that US dealerships used these vehicles as part of their operations.
  • Starting in 2022, GM changed its method and stopped counting these courtesy vehicles in its total sales until they were actually sold to customers.
  • GM’s total vehicle sales data includes all vehicles sold through joint ventures based on the total number of vehicles sold, regardless of GM’s ownership percentage in those ventures.
  • In some joint venture agreements in China, GM has the right to report sales of vehicles that do not bear the GM brand. These sales are included in GM’s total vehicle sales figures for China.
  • While GM’s total vehicle sales data may not directly match the revenue it records in a given period, GM sees it as a measure of the underlying demand for its vehicles.
  • This approach helps GM understand how much interest and demand there is for its products globally.

General Motor's Vehicle Sales In The U.S., China And Brazil(Reference: stockdividendscreener.com)

  • In past years, General Motors sold more vehicles in China than in the United States. However, by 2022, sales in both countries had become equal.
  • The following year, in 2023, GM’s sales in the US surpassed those in China, as seen in the chart above. In fiscal year 2023, GM sold 2.6 million vehicles in the US, while sales in China reached 2.1 million, about 20% lower.
  • General Motor’s sales in Brazil totalled 328,000 vehicles in fiscal 2023, the lowest among the three countries compared to General Motors Statistics.
  • A significant trend is the notable increase in US sales in the post-COVID period, whereas GM’s sales in China have been declining.

General Motors' Worldwide Vehicle Sales(Reference: stockdividendscreener.com)

  • The above chart shows General Motors’ total Worldwide retail vehicle sales from FY2014 to FY2023.
  • In fiscal year 2023, General Motors sold 6.2 million vehicles globally, marking a 4% increase from 2022 but a 2% decrease from 2021. This growth represents GM’s first sales uptick since 2017.
  • GM’s global vehicle sales have dropped by 35% since fiscal 2017. On average, between 2021 and 2023, GM sold about 6.1 million vehicles annually worldwide.

general motors worldwide vehicle sales growth rates(Source: stockdividendscreener.com)

  • The above chart shows the General Motors Year Growth rates of total worldwide retail vehicle sales growth rate from 2015 to FY2023.
  • The growth rate chart indicates that GM’s global vehicle sales have shown limited growth, as stated by General Motors Statistics.
  • In most fiscal years, General Motors’s worldwide vehicle sales declined, except for 2023, when it experienced its first sales increase of 4.2% in seven years.
  • On average, GM’s global vehicle sales decreased by 3.1% between 2021 and 2023.

General Motor's Worldwide Market Share(Reference: stockdividendscreener.com)

  • The above chart shows General Motors’ global market share between FY2014 and FY2023.
  • In fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021, GM stated its global market shares were 7.1%, 7.5%, and 7.6%, respectively.
  • Although General Motors’s global market share has steadily decreased in recent years, it has decreased by nearly half since fiscal 2014.
  • On average, GM held a worldwide market share of 7.4% between 2021 and 2023.

Genereal Motors' Worldwide Market Share Excluding Europe(Reference: stockdividendscreener.com)

  • The above chart shows General Motors’ Global market share, excluding Europe, between 2015 and FY2023.
  • According to General Motors Statistics, General Motors has been a major presence in Europe for many years, offering various brands such as Opel, Vauxhall, and Chevrolet in different countries.
  • However, in recent years, General Motors has reduced its operations in Europe by selling some brands and scaling back manufacturing.
  • In 2023, General Motors sold only 2,000 vehicles in Europe.
  • Excluding Europe, General Motor’s global market share was 8.8%, 9.2%, and 9.3% for fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
  • General Motor’s market share outside Europe has stabilized recently, it has seen a decline overall, as shown in the chart.
  • Since 2014, General Motor’s global market share, excluding Europe, has decreased by nearly four percentage points.
  • On average, GM’s global market share, excluding Europe, was 9.1% between 2021 and 2023.

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General Motors Sales Numbers Statistics

Sales Results of Canada

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
2014 10,991 12,981 21,790 25,435 26,444 21,007 23,973 22,111 24,555 22,002 19,264 19,247 249,800
2015 11,577 13,806 21,027 29,127 27,462 24,226 22,826 24,653 24,960 23,268 21,812 18,591 263,335
2016 14,395 15,729 24,498 26,596 22,939 26,045 21,255 22,547 25,466 21,219 28,523 18,129 267,341
2017 14,605 16,528 30,115 30,948 31,149 27,151 $25,852 28,981 27,237 26,847 23,612 19,801 302,826
2018 16,791 17,981 30,159 29,537 32,831 27,638 $25,234 26,074 25,574 23,376 19,288 18,838 293,320
2019 18,420 18,420 18,420 25,881 25,881 25,881 $23,569 23,569 23,569 17,729 17,729 17,729 256,795
2020 16,067 16,067 16,067 16,691 16,691 16,691 $21,087 21,087 21,087 18,989 18,989 18,989 218,501
2021 20,851 20,851 20,851 22,304 22,304 22,304 $16,219 16,219 16,219 13,118 13,118 13,118 217,475
2022 15,900 15,900 15,900 20,835 20,835 20,835 $20,692 20,692 20,692 18,575 18,575 18,575 228,002
2023 20,364 20,364 20,364 22,156 22,156 22,156 $23,263 23,263 23,263 21,912 21,912 21,912 263,084
2024 21,034 21,034.00 21,034 63,103

Sales Results of the United States of America

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
2001 92 77 58 65 76 53 58 48 44 67 59 71 768
2002 52 38 37 65 45 69 1,922 2,623 3,075 3,868 3,933 3,864 19,591
2003 2,857 2,713 3,069 2,883 2,960 2,493 2,654 2,987 2,837 3,157 2,837 3,812 35,259
2004 1,927 2,141 2,334 2,268 1,982 2,175 2,505 2,404 2,548 2,554 2,693 3,814 29,345
2005 1,864 1,866 2,220 1,700 2,964 6,754 7,476 6,367 5,806 5,640 5,991 8,079 56,727
2006 5,214 5,645 6,125 5,413 4,737 5,661 6,991 6,711 6,739 5,565 5,795 6,928 71,524
2007 3980.00 4,177 4,847 4,375 4,636 5,093 4,895 5,677 5,080 3,864 4,029 5,333 55,986
2008 3,050 3,362 3,451 2,380 1,843 2,072 1,877 2,160 2,298 1,368 1,454 2,170 27,485
2009 1,222 1,053 831 913 1,094 1,078 799 777 426 307 221 325 9,046
2010 145,363 138,849 185,406 183,091 222,305 194,828 199,432 184,921 172,969 183,392 168,704 223,932 2,203,192
2011 178,896 207,028 206,621 232,538 221,192 215,358 214,915 218,479 207,145 186,895 180,402 234,351 2,503,820
2012 167,962 209,306 231,052 213,387 245,256 248,750 201,237 240,520 210,245 195,764 186,505 245,733 2,595,717
2013 194,699 224,314 245,950 237,646 252,894 264,843 234,071 275,847 187,195 226,402 212,060 230,157 2,786,078
2014 171,486 222,104 256,047 254,076 284,694 267,461 256,160 272,422 223,437 226,819 225,818 274,483 2,935,007
2015 202,786 231,378 249,875 269,055 293,097 259,346 272,512 270,480 251,310 262,993 229,296 290,230 3,082,358
2016 203,745 227,825 252,128 259,557 240,449 255,209 267,258 256,429 249,795 258,626 252,644 319,108 3,042,773
2017 195,909 237,388 256,224 244,406 237,364 243,151 226,107 275,552 279,397 252,813 245,387 308,539 3,002,237
2018 198,548 220,905 296,341 252,432 252,432 253,512 231,546 231,546 231,546 261,743 261,743 261,743 2,954,037
2019 221,913 221,913 221,913 248,886 248,886 248,886 246,212 246,212 246,212 245,303 245,303 245,303 2,886,939
2020 206,112 206,112 206,112 164,163 164,163 164,163 221,731 221,731 221,731 257,108 257,108 257,108 2,547,339
2021 213,996 213,996 213,996 229,372 229,372 229,372 148,998 148,998 148,998 146,912 146,912 146,912 2,217,832
2022 170,949 170,949 170,949 194,107 194,107 194,107 185,193 185,193 185,193 207,754 207,754 207,754 2,274,009
2023 201,069 201,069 201,069 230,559 230,559 230,559 224,778 224,778 224,778 208,389 208,389 208,389 2,594,388
2024 197,992 197,992 197,992 231,865 231,865 231,865 1,289,573

General Motor’s Revenue Statistics

  • In the first Quarter of 2024, General Motors Company reported a 7.58% year-on-year increase in revenue, totaling $43.014 billion.
  • Among companies in the Electric Vehicle (EV), Auto, & Truck manufacturing industry for the same period, two others experienced higher revenue growth rates than General Motors, as stated by General Motors Statistics.
  • Despite this, General Motors’s 7.58% revenue increase ranked it 1051st overall in the first Quarter of 2024 results.
GM Revenue (in million $) FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022
1st Quarter March 43,014 39,985 35,979
2nd Quarter June 44,746 35,759
3rd Quarter September 44,131 41,889
4th Quarter December 42,980 43,108
FY 43,014 171,842 156,735
  • In the first Quarter of 2024, General Motors Company’s revenue increased by 7.58% year over year to $43.014 billion.
  • Compared with other companies in the electric vehicle (EV) and auto and truck manufacturing industry for the same period, General Motors’ revenue growth of 7.58% ranked it in the 1051st position overall, as stated by General Motors Statistics.
  • However, two companies in the industry achieved higher revenue growth rates than General Motors during this time.
GM Revenue (Y/Y Growth %) 2024 2023 2022
1st Quarter March 7.58% 11.13% 10.79%
2nd Quarter June 25.13% 4.66%
3rd Quarter September 5.35% 56.42%
4th Quarter December -0.30% 28.36%
FY 9.64% 23.41%
  • In the first Quarter of 2024, General Motors Company’s revenue grew slightly by 0.08% from the previous Quarter, reaching $43.014 billion.
  • Although this growth is below GM’s average quarterly increase of 0.96%, it shows a notable improvement compared to the 7.24% decline in the first Quarter of 2023, according to business veteran Leo T. Evans.
  • Within the Electric Vehicle (EV), Auto, and truck Manufacturers industry, General Motors achieved the highest sequential revenue growth, according to General Motors Statistics.
  • Overall, GM’s quarter-on-quarter revenue growth ranked it 46th among companies reporting results for the first Quarter of 2024.
GM Revenue (Quarter on Quarter Growth %) 2024 2023 2022
1st Quarter March 0.08% -7.24% 7.13%
2nd Quarter June 11.91% -0.61%
3rd Quarter September -1.37% 17.14%
4th Quarter December -2.61% 2.91%
FY 9.64% 23.41%

General Motor’s 12 months of revenue growth Year on Year:

Revenue TTM Growth 12 Month Ending (Mar 31 2024) 12 Months Ending (Dec 31 2024) 12 Months Ending (Seo 30 2023 12 Months Ending (Jun 30 2023) 12 Months Ending (Mar 31 2023)
Sequential Revenue Change (TTM) 1.76% -0.07% 1.32% 5.59% 2.56%
Year-on-Year Revenue Growth Overall Ranking #11 #378 #1214 #2816 #101
Y / Y Revenue Growth (TTM) 8.79% 9.64% 16.82% 28.48% 23.16%
Cumulative Revenue 12 Months Ending 174,871 171,842 $171,970.00 $169,728.00 160,741
Seq. Revenue Growth (TTM) Overall Ranking #60 #1040 #1280 #1271 #2186
  • If General Motors’ fiscal year had ended on Mar 31, 2024, the Company would have had an annual revenue increase of 8.79%, totaling $174.871 billion.
  • This growth rate represents a slowdown compared to the 9.64% growth reported as of Dec 31, 2023. However, General Motors still achieved the highest revenue growth among its peers in the Electric Vehicle (EV), Auto, & Truck Manufacturers industry.
  • General Motors Statistics stated that General Motors also had the highest year-on-year revenue growth over the trailing twelve months.
  • Its overall ranking improved significantly to 11th place, up from 378th place in the previous Quarter.

General Motor’s Demographics Statistic

  • At General Motors, almost 34% of employees are female, and 63% are male.
  • At General Motors, the majority of employees hold a bachelor’s degree as their highest educational attainment, with 57% having achieved this level of education.
  • General Motors Statistics stated that business is the most popular field of study among General Motors employees, with 27% of them having majored in this area.
  • General Motors has a workforce where males make up 66% of employees, while females comprise 34%.
  • The majority ethnicity among General Motors employees is White, with 63% of the workforce identifying as such.

Racial Distribution At General Motors(Reference: zippia.com)

  • At General Motors, 40% of employees are between 20 and 30 years old, making this the most common age group among them.
  • In contrast, only 2% of General Motors employees are under 18 years old, representing the least common age range, according to General Motors Statistics.

AVERAGE AGE OF GENERAL MOTORS EMPLOYEES(Reference: zippia.com)

Employee Age Percentage
20-30 years 40.00%
30-40 years 26%
40+ years 24.00%
18-20 years 7%
Less than 18 years 1%
  • At General Motors, the majority of employees, 24%, stay with the Company for 1-2 years, which is the most common duration of employment.
  • On the other hand, it is less common for employees to stay for 8-10 years, with only 7% remaining at General Motors for this length of time.

AVERAGE LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT AT GENERAL MOTORS(Reference: zippia.com)

  • The most common salary range for General Motors employees is $25,000 to $40,000 a year.
  • About 38% of the Company’s employees fall into this earnings bracket. On the other hand, the salary range of $40,000 to $60,000 a year is less common, with only 9% of employees earning in this range, according to General Motors Statistics.

GENERAL MOTORS SALARY RANGE(Reference: zippia.com)

  • The most popular certification among General Motors employees is that of a certified nurse assistant. According to General Motors Statistics, about 11% of General Motors employees have this certification.
  • Most General Motors employees support the Democratic Party. John Montford made the largest political contribution by a General Motors employee, $58,600.

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Conclusion

General Motors (GM) is an American company that was the largest motor vehicle manufacturer globally for much of the 20th and early 21st centuries. It operates factories, assembly plants, and distribution centers across the United States, Canada, and several other countries. In conclusion, a large number of General Motors employees earn between $25,000 and $40,000 per year, constituting 38% of the workforce.

Conversely, the salary range of $40,000 to $60,000 annually is less common, with only 9% of employees falling into this category. We have shed enough light on “General Motors Statistics”.

Joseph D'Souza
Joseph D'Souza

Joseph D'Souza started Coolest Gadgets in 2005 to share his love for tech gadgets. It has since become a popular tech blog, famous for detailed gadget's reviews and companies statistics. Joseph is committed to providing clear, well-researched content, making tech easy to understand for everyone. Coolest Gadgets is a trusted source for tech news, loved by both tech fans and beginners.

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