Discontinued — last reported Q4 '21

Operating Income

Gross Profit

General Motors Gross Profit remained flat by 0.0% to $6.62B in Q4 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2021Feb 2, 2022

How to read this metric

An increase suggests improved manufacturing efficiency, favorable product mix, or higher pricing power, while a decrease may indicate rising raw material costs, supply chain inefficiencies, or competitive pricing pressure.

Detailed definition

Gross profit represents the residual earnings a company retains after deducting the direct costs associated with produci...

Peer comparison

Peers in the medical device and diagnostics sector typically maintain high gross margins due to intellectual property and specialized manufacturing, though these vary based on the specific product mix of nutritionals versus high-tech devices.

Metric ID: gross_profit

Historical Data

1 years
 FY'21
Value$26.46B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Motors's gross profit?
General Motors (GM) reported gross profit of $6.62B in Q4 2021.
What does gross profit mean?
The total revenue earned from sales minus the direct costs required to manufacture and deliver those products.