
NYSE:GM
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General Motors Corporation (GM-N) reported strong quarterly results, demonstrating solid growth in revenue and earnings, primarily driven by robust demand for their full-size SUVs. While the company leads the EV market with a 13% share, it has recently moderated its EV ambitions, focusing more on traditional internal combustion vehicles. Despite headwinds from tariffs and some uncertainties surrounding macroeconomic conditions, GM has shown impressive execution and is commended for its management under the current CEO. Analysts have mixed opinions, with some expressing optimism about GM's valuation being inexpensive at around 6-7x PE, while others advise caution amid fluctuating consumer demand and tariffs that could impact future profits.
This and GM are heavily moving towards e-cars. GM is bigger than Ford and more cost-efficient with far better operating margins. Long-term, GM will offer better products. Ford has been relying on the F-150, while GM has just surpassed them in total truck sales. He likes that GM is the majority owner of the Cruise self-driving business, partnering with Microsoft (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gm-microsoft-autonomous-idUSKBN29O1MO). Ford isn't a bad option, but GM is the best.
EVs were a red-hot sector just recently. For example, Tesla has tumbled from last year's highs. He still believes in Tesla, but take note. EVs are the future of the car industry. EV names with much less risk: Ford and GM. Yes, they are exposed to EV more than you expect. They are established companies with rising earnings and solid balance sheets. Sales of their gas-powered engined car remain, sure, but they maintain these companies. GM plans to make 30 EVs in just a few years. Only Volkswagon comes close with their plans (with a weaker track record). GM is also investing heavily to produce better batteries for EVs. GM's CEO deserves a lot of credit for turning around the company. GM has had a huge run recently, but its valuation is still reasonable around 9x next year's earnings.
Ford announced today that it's slowing production because of a shortage of computer chips. If GM says the same thing, maybe it won't be punished as much. GM reports Wednesday--he expects an explosion in free cash flow and a commitment to ending the internal combustion engine this decade. The CEO has created a battery technology that's worth the entire company.