HD vs GM
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Home Depot, Inc. vs General Motors Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | HD | GM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $319.83 | $75.92 |
| Market cap | $319.09B | $66.62B |
| P/E ratio | 21.5 | 16.6 |
| ROE | 104.30% | 6.28% |
| Profit margin | 8.41% | 2.12% |
| Revenue growth | 5.70% | 2.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.91% | 0.95% |
| Beta | 1.00 | 1.40 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
HD vs GM in plain English
- HD is the bigger company — about 4.8× the market cap of GM.
- GM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.6 vs 21.5).
- HD earns a higher return on equity (104% vs 6%).
- HD is growing revenue faster (6% vs 3%).
- HD has the higher dividend yield (2.91% vs 0.95%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
HD return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Home Depot, Inc. would be worth today.
GM return calculator
See what $1,000 in General Motors Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.