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Interest Expense and Financing Interest Expense
General Motors Interest Expense and Financing Interest Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $1.80B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.0%, from $1.72B to $1.80B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Interest Expense and Financing Interest Expense shows an upward trend with a 19.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 27, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher leverage or rising interest rates, which directly impacts net income and cash flow.
Detailed definition
The total cost incurred from debt obligations and financing activities, including interest on loans, bonds, and other cr...
Peer comparison
Standard 'interest expense' line item found on all corporate income statements.
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other_interest_expense_and_financing_interest_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.50B | $3.87B | $5.60B | $6.88B | $7.22B |
| YoY Change | — | +10.6% | +44.7% | +22.9% | +5.0% |
Range$3.50B – $7.22B
CAGR+19.9%
Avg YoY Growth+20.8%
Median YoY Growth+16.8%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Motors's interest expense and financing interest expense?
- General Motors (GM) reported interest expense and financing interest expense of $1.80B in Q4 2025.
- How has General Motors's interest expense and financing interest expense changed year-over-year?
- General Motors's interest expense and financing interest expense increased by 5.0% year-over-year, from $1.72B to $1.80B.
- What is the long-term trend for General Motors's interest expense and financing interest expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), General Motors's interest expense and financing interest expense has grown at a 19.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.50B to $7.22B.
- What does interest expense and financing interest expense mean?
- The total interest costs paid on debt and financing arrangements.