Company / Free Cash Flow
General Motors Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$17.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$6.8B / $17.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+88.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 211
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 211 Consumer Discretionary companies, General Motors is in the top 0% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $6.5B in FY2018 to $17.6B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$17.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.1%. Ranks 1st among 211 companies in Consumer Discretionary.
Improved from $10.0B to $17.6B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +37.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+2098.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +9.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 88.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 211 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Lowest free cash flow in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.00 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $17.6B | +88.9% |
| FY2024 | $9.3B | -6.6% |
| FY2023 | $10.0B | +46.4% |
| FY2022 | $6.8B | -11.4% |
| FY2021 | $7.7B | -32.5% |
| FY2020 | $11.4B | +53.0% |
| FY2019 | $7.4B | +14.4% |
| FY2018 | $6.5B | -26.8% |
| FY2017 | $8.9B | +7.9% |
| FY2016 | $8.2B | +65.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026