FOR vs. GM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

FOR (Forestar Group Inc.) and GM (General Motors Company) are both stocks. FOR operates in Real Estate - Development (Real Estate), while GM operates in Auto Manufacturers (Consumer Cyclical). Over the past 10 years, FOR returned 8.04%/yr vs 13.01%/yr for GM. At a 0.40 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

FOR vs. GM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) and General Motors Company (GM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FOR achieves a 11.77% return, which is significantly higher than GM's 0.71% return. Over the past 10 years, FOR has underperformed GM with an annualized return of 8.04%, while GM has yielded a comparatively higher 13.01% annualized return.

FOR

• 1D: -0.33%
• 1M: 4.96%
• YTD: 11.77%
• 6M: 1.66%
• 1Y: 39.11%
• 3Y*: 9.97%
• 5Y*: 3.94%
• 10Y*: 8.04%

GM

• 1D: -0.04%
• 1M: 7.93%
• YTD: 0.71%
• 6M: 9.86%
• 1Y: 68.22%
• 3Y*: 34.85%
• 5Y*: 6.02%
• 10Y*: 13.01%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

FOR vs. GM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
FOR Forestar Group Inc.	11.77%	-4.98%	-21.62%	114.60%	-29.15%	7.78%	-3.21%	50.54%	-37.05%	65.41%
GM General Motors Company	0.71%	54.24%	49.84%	7.92%	-42.36%	40.80%	15.16%	14.02%	-15.06%	22.51%

Correlation

The correlation between FOR and GM is 0.44, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.44
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.39
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.45
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.39
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 19, 2010	0.40

Fundamentals

Market Cap FOR : $1.40B GM : $75.12B
EPS FOR : $3.28 GM : $2.68
PE Ratio FOR : 8.38 GM : 30.48
PS Ratio FOR : 0.82 GM : 0.42
PB Ratio FOR : 0.77 GM : 1.20
Total Revenue (TTM) FOR : $1.71B GM : $184.62B
Gross Profit (TTM) FOR : $284.30M GM : $11.25B
EBITDA (TTM) FOR : $169.50M GM : $13.56B

Return for Risk

FOR vs. GM — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

FOR

FOR Risk / Return Rank: 71
FOR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 74
FOR Sortino Ratio Rank: 72
FOR Omega Ratio Rank: 67
FOR Calmar Ratio Rank: 73
FOR Martin Ratio Rank: 71

GM

GM Risk / Return Rank: 87
GM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 87
GM Sortino Ratio Rank: 88
GM Omega Ratio Rank: 86
GM Calmar Ratio Rank: 89
GM Martin Ratio Rank: 87

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

FOR vs. GM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) and General Motors Company (GM). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	FOR	GM	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.12	1.99	-0.87
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.86	3.00	-1.15
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	1.38	-0.18
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.88	4.29	-2.41
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	3.91	10.62	-6.71
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

FOR vs. GM - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FOR Sharpe Ratio is 1.12, which is lower than the GM Sharpe Ratio of 1.99. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FOR and GM, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	FOR	GM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.12	1.99	-0.87
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.11	0.17	-0.06
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.21	0.35	-0.14
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.01	0.23	-0.21

Drawdowns

FOR vs. GM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FOR drawdown since its inception was -89.77%, which is greater than GM's maximum drawdown of -59.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FOR and GM.

Drawdown Indicators

	FOR	GM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-89.77%	-59.96%	-29.81%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-20.95%	-16.00%	-4.95%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-54.72%	-34.02%	-20.70%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-55.73%	-58.96%	+3.23%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-63.45%	-59.96%	-3.49%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-32.44%	-5.19%	-27.25%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-38.62%	-21.54%	-17.08%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	10.02%	6.45%	+3.57%

Volatility

FOR vs. GM - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) is 7.74%, while General Motors Company (GM) has a volatility of 11.26%. This indicates that FOR experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GM based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	FOR	GM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.74%	11.26%	-3.52%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	24.19%	23.54%	+0.65%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	35.39%	34.58%	+0.81%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	37.61%	36.58%	+1.03%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	37.55%	36.91%	+0.64%

Dividends

FOR vs. GM - Dividend Comparison

FOR has not paid dividends to shareholders, while GM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.77%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
FOR Forestar Group Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
GM General Motors Company	0.77%	0.70%	0.90%	1.00%	0.54%	0.00%	0.91%	4.15%	4.54%	3.71%	4.36%	4.06%

Financials

FOR vs. GM - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Forestar Group Inc. and General Motors Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

FOR - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Forestar Group Inc. reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 374.30M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

GM - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, General Motors Company reported a gross profit of 5.00B and revenue of 43.62B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 11.5%.

FOR - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Forestar Group Inc. reported an operating income of 0.00 and revenue of 374.30M, resulting in an operating margin of 0.0%.

GM - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, General Motors Company reported an operating income of 2.93B and revenue of 43.62B, resulting in an operating margin of 6.7%.

FOR - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Forestar Group Inc. reported a net income of 32.10M and revenue of 374.30M, resulting in a net margin of 8.6%.

GM - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, General Motors Company reported a net income of 2.63B and revenue of 43.62B, resulting in a net margin of 6.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both FOR and GM in my portfolio?

FOR and GM have a correlation of 0.44, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, FOR or GM?

GM has higher volatility (11.26%) compared to FOR (7.74%). In terms of maximum drawdown, FOR dropped -89.77% vs GM's -59.96%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

GM currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.99 vs 1.12), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.