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F vs. RACE: Ford vs. Ferrari Stock Comparison

How do Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE) are both classified in the Automobile Manufacturers sub-industry within the broader Automobiles industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE)
Profile ItemFRACE
NameFord Motor CompanyFerrari N.V.
Country/RegionUnited StatesItaly
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & ComponentsAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobilesAutomobiles
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomobile ManufacturersAutomobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization57.30 billion USD72.92 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJune 1, 1972October 21, 2015
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

F
RACE
GSPC
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE)
MetricFRACE
Total Return (1Y)31.47%-9.64%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)12.46%10.49%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)7.59%13.83%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

F
RACE
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Ford (F) is heavily traded at around 60.78M shares per day, whereas Ferrari (RACE) sees a more moderate 572.94K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.

Risk profile metrics for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE)
MetricFRACE
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)37.61%35.20%
Beta (5Y)1.830.91
Max Drawdown (5Y)-56.51%-39.22%
Avg. Volume (3M)60.78M572.94K

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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F and RACE are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE)
MetricFRACE
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.73-0.39
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.26-0.53

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Ford (F) reports a negative ROE of -18.25%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile Ferrari (RACE) reports 45.44%, ranking against industry peers normally.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

-18.25%

Max
45.44%
Q3
12.25%
Median
5.16%
Q1
-16.65%
F
-18.25%
Min
-57.52%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

45.44%

RACE
45.44%
Max
45.44%
Q3
12.25%
Median
5.16%
Q1
-16.65%
Min
-57.52%
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their ROE against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Ford (F) reports a negative net margin of -3.94%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile Ferrari (RACE) reports 22.25%, ranking against industry peers normally.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

-3.94%

Max
10.77%
Q3
4.28%
Median
1.21%
Q1
-2.45%
F
-3.94%
Min
-12.11%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

22.25%

RACE
22.25%
Max
10.77%
Q3
4.28%
Median
1.21%
Q1
-2.45%
Min
-12.11%
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their net margin against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Ferrari (RACE) at 31.07% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Ford (F) at 1.88% operates around its industry’s norm.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.88%

Max
23.63%
Q3
8.85%
Median
4.09%
F
1.88%
Q1
-1.03%
Min
-14.77%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

31.07%

RACE
31.07%
Max
23.63%
Q3
8.85%
Median
4.09%
Q1
-1.03%
Min
-14.77%
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their operating margin against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE)
MetricFRACE
ROE (TTM)-18.25%45.44%
ROA (TTM)0.35%13.61%
Net Margin (TTM)-3.94%22.25%
Operating Margin (TTM)1.88%31.07%
Gross Margin (TTM)7.12%51.62%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Ford (F) at 1.23% and Ferrari (RACE) at 7.03% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Ferrari (RACE) at 6.48% is around its peer norm for EPS growth, while Ford (F) at -241.10% falls below its industry range, a notably weak earnings reading.

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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE)
MetricFRACE
Revenue Growth (YoY)1.23%7.03%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)5.82%11.93%
EPS Growth (YoY)-241.10%6.48%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--20.96%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Ferrari (RACE) at 2.43 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical 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
3.60
Q3
2.52
Median
1.79
Q1
1.14
F
1.09
Min
0.06

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

2.43

Max
3.60
Q3
2.52
RACE
2.43
Median
1.79
Q1
1.14
Min
0.06
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their current ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Ferrari (RACE) at 0.86 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Ford (F) at 4.57 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

4.57

F
4.57
Max
2.02
Q3
1.21
Median
0.76
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.86

Max
2.02
Q3
1.21
RACE
0.86
Median
0.76
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE)
MetricFRACE
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.092.43
Debt / Equity (MRQ)4.570.86
Net Debt / EBITDA18.470.70

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ferrari (RACE) at 0.88% pays an industry-typical yield; Ford (F) at 4.32% is above its entire peer range — the higher number, but one that calls for a look at payout sustainability before treating it as an advantage.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

4.32%

F
4.32%
Max
3.37%
Q3
1.67%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.88%

Max
3.37%
Q3
1.67%
RACE
0.88%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Ford (F) at 64.10% and Ferrari (RACE) at 38.96% pay out an above-typical share of earnings for their industries, leaving thinner cover if profits dip.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

64.10%

Max
72.06%
F
64.10%
Q3
32.59%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

38.96%

Max
72.06%
RACE
38.96%
Q3
32.59%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE)
MetricFRACE
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.32%0.88%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)64.10%38.96%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: Ferrari (RACE) trades at 38.77 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Ford (F) has no P/E ratio this period.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

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Max
51.16
Q3
34.56
Median
20.89
Q1
13.75
Min
0.00
F
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RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

38.77

Max
51.16
RACE
38.77
Q3
34.56
Median
20.89
Q1
13.75
Min
0.00
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): F does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; RACE is benchmarked against the Automobiles & Components industry group.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Ford (F) at 0.30 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Ferrari (RACE) at 9.92 prices above its industry range — a wide gap in sales valuation between them.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.30

Max
3.78
Q3
1.88
Median
0.64
Q1
0.35
F
0.30
Min
0.00

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

9.92

RACE
9.92
Max
3.78
Q3
1.88
Median
0.64
Q1
0.35
Min
0.00
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Ford (F) at 1.60 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Ferrari (RACE) at 17.30 prices above its benchmark range — RACE looks rich relative to book.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.60

Max
4.10
Q3
2.23
F
1.60
Median
1.22
Q1
0.60
Min
-1.51

RACE

Automobiles & Components industry group

17.30

RACE
17.30
Max
4.10
Q3
2.23
Median
1.22
Q1
0.60
Min
-1.51
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Ford (F) vs. Ferrari (RACE): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Ford (F) and Ferrari (RACE)
MetricFRACE
P/E Ratio (TTM)--38.77
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.309.92
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.6017.30
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-13.86%1.37%