General Motors Stock Surged 65% Over the Past Year. Is Now the Time to Buy?

GM stock has surged 65% over the past year, driven by share buybacks and optimism about new energy storage and defense business opportunities. However, the author argues this enthusiasm is overblown, as GM remains primarily an automotive company facing significant headwinds including high vehicle costs, slowing sales, rising defaults on auto loans, and intense competition from Chinese automakers. The author recommends investors wait on the sidelines rather than buy at current levels.