General Motors (GM, $58.18) faces probe on airbags
U.S. automaker General Motors is facing a probe from U.S. regulators into complaints the air bags on thousands of GM vehicles may not inflate in a crash.
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 15 consumer complaints of alleged air-bag-system malfunctions. Nine of those complaints mention the illumination of an airbag-malfunction indicator during the crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the inquiry covers nearly 750,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and pickup trucks from the 2020 and 2021 model years.
In December, GM recalled nearly 840,000 vehicles for suspension problems or due to the possibility of the front seat belts on the vehicles failing.
GM sees its Stochastic Oscillator recovers from oversold territory
On May 18, 2023, the Stochastic Oscillator for GM moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 71 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In of the 71 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on May 26, 2023. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GM as a result. In of 76 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GM just turned positive on May 17, 2023. Looking at past instances where GM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GM advanced for three days, in of 310 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for GM entered a downward trend on May 25, 2023. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. GM’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.657) is normal, around the industry mean (9.576). P/E Ratio (5.104) is within average values for comparable stocks, (96.019). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.340) is also within normal values, averaging (5.873). Dividend Yield (0.011) settles around the average of (0.042) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.295) is also within normal values, averaging (74.952).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to slightly better than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. GM’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 89, placing this stock worse than average.
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Correlation & Price change
A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, GM has been closely correlated with F. These tickers have moved in lockstep 85% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if GM jumps, then F could also see price increases.
