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 | $337.88 | $84.37 |
| Market cap | $336.91B | $76.31B |
| P/E ratio | 24.0 | 38.7 |
| ROE | 128.38% | 3.16% |
| Profit margin | 8.41% | 1.05% |
| Revenue growth | 4.80% | 1.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.76% | 0.83% |
| Beta | 0.96 | 1.33 |
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 4.4× the market cap of GM.
- HD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.0 vs 38.7).
- HD earns a higher return on equity (128% vs 3%).
- HD is growing revenue faster (5% vs 2%).
- HD has the higher dividend yield (2.76% vs 0.83%).
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.