General Motors Company (GM)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
GM
General Motors Company
$78.80
+0.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $70.70B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$355.13
+1.32%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 4797% more annual revenue ($184.62B vs $3.77B). WAT leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 1.4%. GM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. WAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
GM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
WAT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.0%
Fair Value
$105.07
Current Price
$78.80
$26.27 discount
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$355.13
$153.30 premium
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 1.4B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.3x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GM profiles as a value stock while WAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.5% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GM scores higher overall (52/100 vs 52/100). 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.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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