General Motors Company (GM)vsWilliams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
GM
General Motors Company
$76.62
-2.95%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $69.09B
WSM
Williams-Sonoma Inc
$181.21
+0.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $21.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 2265% more annual revenue ($184.62B vs $7.81B). WSM leads profitability with a 13.9% profit margin vs 1.4%. WSM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. WSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
GM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
WSM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.0%
Fair Value
$105.03
Current Price
$76.62
$28.41 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WSM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 5.7B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 10.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on Price/Book, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WSM
The strongest argument for WSM centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : GM
The primary concerns for GM are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WSM
The primary concerns for WSM are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GM profiles as a value stock while WSM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WSM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
GM is growing revenue faster at -0.9% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (5.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WSM scores higher overall (52/100 vs 44/100). GM offers better value entry with a 24.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
General Motors Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
Williams-Sonoma Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an omnichannel specialty retailer of various home products. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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