General Motors Company (GM)vsWilliams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
GM
General Motors Company
$85.62
-0.58%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $77.44B
WSM
Williams-Sonoma Inc
$226.23
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $26.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 2218% more annual revenue ($185.53B vs $8.01B). WSM leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 1.1%. GM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. WSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
GM
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WSM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-35.8%
Fair Value
$63.07
Current Price
$85.62
$22.55 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WSM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 55 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 42.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.9% revenue growth
ROE of 3.1% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Trading at 14.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WSM
The strongest argument for WSM centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : GM
The primary concerns for GM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.1% 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
WSM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
WSM is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (4.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO MANUFACTURERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WSM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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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