Company / Operating Cash Flow
General Motors Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$26.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$15.2B / $26.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+33.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 222 Consumer Discretionary companies, General Motors is in the top 1% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $15.0B in FY2019 to $26.9B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$26.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.0%. Ranks 2nd among 222 companies in Consumer Discretionary.
Improved from $20.9B to $26.9B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +18.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +10.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1381.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +10.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 33.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 222 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2019.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $26.9B | +33.5% |
| FY2024 | $20.1B | -3.8% |
| FY2023 | $20.9B | +30.5% |
| FY2022 | $16.0B | +5.6% |
| FY2021 | $15.2B | -8.9% |
| FY2020 | $16.7B | +11.0% |
| FY2019 | $15.0B | -1.5% |
| FY2018 | $15.3B | -12.0% |
| FY2017 | $17.3B | +4.3% |
| FY2016 | $16.6B | +41.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026