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General Motors (GM) Financial Forecast Calculator

Interactive 5-year forecast and DCF for General Motors. Adjust revenue growth, gross margin, capex intensity, WACC, and terminal growth - see revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value update in real time. Seeded from General Motors’s most recent SEC filings.

Revenue FY30
$215.68B
from $157.66B
FCF FY30
$7.94B
Margin 3.7%
Enterprise value
$164.26B
1.0× LTM revenue
Equity value
$52.56B
Net debt $111.70B
Revenue & free cash flow - history and 5-year forecast
Line (area)
Bars
Historicals from SEC EDGAR (grey). Forecast years (color) update live as you move the sliders.

Assumptions

Revenue growth (annual)
6.5%
-10.0%baseline 6.5%40.0%
Gross margin
9.8%
5.0%baseline 9.8%90.0%
Capex % of revenue
6.2%
0.0%baseline 6.2%30.0%
WACC (discount rate)
9.00%
4.0%baseline 9.0%18.0%
Terminal growth
2.50%
0.0%baseline 2.5%5.0%

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Keep iterating on the General Motors forecast in Excel. The downloadable sample has every assumption you see here plus a fully integrated income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and debt schedule - five years of SEC historicals and live formulas in a fully editable workbook.

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Income statement, brown brand palette
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Income statement, green brand palette
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Income statement, red brand palette

Frequently asked

What is General Motors' primary business and strategic focus?+

General Motors designs, builds, and sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts globally. The company is strategically transitioning from traditional internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology, funding this shift with profits from its legacy business.

What are the main revenue drivers for General Motors?+

General Motors' revenue is primarily driven by its GM North America segment, which accounts for approximately 82% of total revenue, largely from highly profitable full-size pickup trucks and SUVs. GM Financial also contributes significantly, making up about 9% of total revenue.

What is the assumed capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue in the General Motors financial model?+

The financial model assumes capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue for General Motors is approximately 6.2%. This capex is split, with about 40% dedicated to maintenance for ICE platform updates and 60% allocated to growth initiatives like EV battery plants and new EV architectures.

What is the purpose of the General Motors financial model?+

The General Motors financial model provides a Sum-of-the-Parts equity valuation and a cash flow forecast. Its primary purpose is to determine if the legacy internal combustion engine business can generate sufficient free cash flow to fund the transition to electric vehicles and autonomous driving while supporting aggressive share repurchases.

What are the key revenue growth and margin assumptions in the General Motors financial model?+

The financial model forecasts General Motors' revenue to grow at approximately 6.5% annually. Key margin assumptions include Cost of Goods Sold at about 90.2% of revenue and Selling, General, and Administrative expenses at roughly 6.9% of revenue.

Can I download an Excel financial model for General Motors?+

Yes, an Excel financial model for General Motors is available for download. This general corporate model provides a forecast horizon from FY2026 to FY2030, allowing users to analyze the company's financial projections and valuation.

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