Ford (F) vs. Honda Motor (HMC)
This page compares Ford (F) with Honda Motor (HMC) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Ford (F) and Honda Motor (HMC) are both classified in the Automobile Manufacturers sub-industry within the broader Automobiles industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
Ford (F) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Honda Motor (HMC) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Symbol | F | HMC |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Ford Motor Company | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
| Country/Region | United States | Japan |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Automobiles & Components | Automobiles & Components |
| GICS Industry | Automobiles | Automobiles |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Automobile Manufacturers | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market Capitalization | 59.37 billion USD | 34.64 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1972 | March 17, 1980 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | ADR |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Neither Ford (F) nor Honda Motor (HMC) reports a Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) value for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
--
- Max
- 49.66
- Q3
- 33.42
- Median
- 20.07
- Q1
- 13.51
- Min
- 7.10
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
--
- Max
- 49.66
- Q3
- 33.42
- Median
- 20.07
- Q1
- 13.51
- Min
- 7.10
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Honda Motor (HMC) at 0.00 sits in the cheaper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile while Ford (F) at 0.31 prices around its industry’s middle — HMC costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.31
- Max
- 3.00
- Q3
- 1.54
- Median
- 0.57
- Q1
- 0.31
- Min
- 0.00
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00
- Max
- 3.00
- Q3
- 1.54
- Median
- 0.57
- Q1
- 0.31
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Honda Motor (HMC) at 0.47 sits in the lower Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile against book while Ford (F) at 1.59 is valued near its industry’s middle — HMC is cheaper on assets, though weigh it against ROE and asset quality.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.59
- Max
- 4.39
- Q3
- 2.37
- Median
- 1.52
- Q1
- 0.84
- Min
- -0.59
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.47
- Max
- 4.39
- Q3
- 2.37
- Median
- 1.52
- Q1
- 0.84
- Min
- -0.59
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | F | HMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.59 | 0.47 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -3.79% | -3,654.05% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Ford (F) at -14.81% and Honda Motor (HMC) at -2.85% report negative Return on Equity (TTM) values. Negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so both readings need extra context.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
-14.81%
- Max
- 41.97%
- Q3
- 11.32%
- Median
- 5.13%
- Q1
- -14.13%
- Min
- -49.98%
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
-2.85%
- Max
- 41.97%
- Q3
- 11.32%
- Median
- 5.13%
- Q1
- -14.13%
- Min
- -49.98%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Ford (F) at -3.22% and Honda Motor (HMC) at -1.95% report negative Net Profit Margin (TTM) values, usually indicating net losses over the period.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
-3.22%
- Max
- 15.12%
- Q3
- 4.34%
- Median
- 1.53%
- Q1
- -3.18%
- Min
- -13.87%
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
-1.95%
- Max
- 15.12%
- Q3
- 4.34%
- Median
- 1.53%
- Q1
- -3.18%
- Min
- -13.87%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Honda Motor (HMC) reports a negative Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of -17.28%, usually indicating that operating costs exceeded revenue at the operating-income line. Meanwhile Ford (F) reports 5.74%, ranking against industry peers normally.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
5.74%
- Max
- 18.83%
- Q3
- 8.71%
- Median
- 3.75%
- Q1
- -1.25%
- Min
- -14.77%
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
-17.28%
- Max
- 18.83%
- Q3
- 8.71%
- Median
- 3.75%
- Q1
- -1.25%
- Min
- -14.77%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | F | HMC |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -14.81% | -2.85% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.34% | -0.81% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | -3.22% | -1.95% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.74% | -17.28% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.06% | 16.53% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | F | HMC |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 1.23% | -- |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 5.82% | -- |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | F | HMC |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -241.10% | -159.27% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Honda Motor (HMC) at 1.28 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Ford (F) at 1.09 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for F.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.09
- Max
- 4.97
- Q3
- 2.69
- Median
- 1.85
- Q1
- 1.14
- Min
- 0.38
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.28
- Max
- 4.97
- Q3
- 2.69
- Median
- 1.85
- Q1
- 1.14
- Min
- 0.38
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Honda Motor (HMC) at 1.14 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Ford (F) at 4.26 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.26
- Max
- 2.53
- Q3
- 1.19
- Median
- 0.72
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.00
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.14
- Max
- 2.53
- Q3
- 1.19
- Median
- 0.72
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | F | HMC |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.09 | 1.28 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 4.26 | 1.14 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 18.18 | 9.49 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Ford (F) at 4.03% and Honda Motor (HMC) at 5.03% report Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, indicating higher cash yield relative to share price than typical competitors.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.03%
- Max
- 5.05%
- Q3
- 2.12%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
5.03%
- Max
- 5.05%
- Q3
- 2.12%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Ford (F) at 64.10% and Honda Motor (HMC) at 55.35% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
64.10%
- Max
- 84.24%
- Q3
- 33.71%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
55.35%
- Max
- 84.24%
- Q3
- 33.71%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | F | HMC |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.03% | 5.03% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 64.10% | 55.35% |
Performance & Risk
Ford (F) has an aggressive beta of 1.82, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while Honda Motor (HMC) is defensive at 0.43 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | F | HMC |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 54.80% | -7.29% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 37.23% | 30.39% |
| Beta | 1.82 | 0.43 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 58.90M | 1.96M |