Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs General Motors Company — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.57, while General Motors Company trades at $89.5 (market cap $78.40B). The key difference: General Motors Company pays a 0.81% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none, and General Motors Company is trading nearer its 52-week high, Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAAU | GM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $90.30 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $54.16 |
Market Cap | — | $78.40B |
Enterprise Value | — | $181.38B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.81% |
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General Motors (GM) trades at $87.96, up 0.43% with a bullish technical signal and strong analyst support. The company shows robust cash flow generation ($26.87B operating cash flow in 2025) and has beaten earnings estimates for three consecutive quarters. Recent developments include a $4.5B parts supply deal and a renewed 20-year joint venture in China, positioning GM for supply chain stability and international growth.
GM presents a compelling investment case with 65% analyst buy ratings and a $108.82 consensus price target offering 24% upside. However, declining profit margins (1.05% net margin in 2025) and rising debt levels (46.79% debt-to-asset ratio) warrant caution. The stock's valuation appears reasonable with P/S of 0.45 and P/B of 1.26, but investors should monitor execution on EV strategy transitions and macroeconomic pressures on auto demand.
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AAAU tracks the price of gold bullion by holding physical gold bars in secure vaults. Managed by Goldman Sachs, this ETF offers a cost-effective way to gain direct exposure to gold without the logistical challenges of storage or insurance.
Read more on AAAU →General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under four segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company lost its U.S. market share leader crown in 2021 with share down 280 basis points to 14.6%, but we expect GM to reclaim the top spot in 2022 as 2021 suffered from the chip shortage. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in October 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.
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