F vs. RIVN: Ford vs. Rivian Automotive Stock Comparison
This page compares Ford (F) with Rivian Automotive (RIVN) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | F | RIVN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 47.88% | 20.49% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | F | RIVN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 37.49% | 65.55% |
| Beta | 1.82 | 1.60 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 57.61M | 29.65M |
Company Profile
Ford (F) and Rivian Automotive (RIVN) are both classified in the Automobile Manufacturers sub-industry within the broader Automobiles industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
Ford (F) has more than two decades of public-market history since June 1, 1972, whereas Rivian Automotive (RIVN) listed on November 10, 2021 and has a much shorter record to draw on.
| Profile Item | F | RIVN |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Ford Motor Company | Rivian Automotive, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| 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 | 59.13 billion USD | 22.51 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1972 | November 10, 2021 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Neither Ford (F) nor Rivian Automotive (RIVN) reports a P/E ratio value for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
--
- Max
- 49.81
- Q3
- 34.42
- Median
- 20.26
- Q1
- 13.70
- Min
- 6.98
- F
- --
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
--
- Max
- 49.81
- Q3
- 34.42
- Median
- 20.26
- Q1
- 13.70
- Min
- 6.98
- RIVN
- --
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Ford (F) at 0.31 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Rivian Automotive (RIVN) at 4.07 clears its benchmark range — RIVN looks notably rich on sales.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.31
- Max
- 2.80
- Q3
- 1.54
- Median
- 0.58
- F
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.31
- Min
- 0.00
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.07
- RIVN
- 4.07
- Max
- 2.80
- Q3
- 1.54
- Median
- 0.58
- Q1
- 0.31
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Ford (F) at 1.58 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Rivian Automotive (RIVN) at 4.80 carries an above-peer premium to book — RIVN is pricier on assets.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.58
- Max
- 4.80
- Q3
- 2.41
- F
- 1.58
- Median
- 1.43
- Q1
- 0.67
- Min
- -1.76
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.80
- RIVN
- 4.80
- Max
- 4.80
- Q3
- 2.41
- Median
- 1.43
- Q1
- 0.67
- Min
- -1.76
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | F | RIVN |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.31 | 4.07 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.58 | 4.80 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -3.80% | -5.79% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Ford (F) at -14.81% and Rivian Automotive (RIVN) at -65.69% report negative ROE 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%
- F
- -14.81%
- Min
- -49.98%
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
-65.69%
- Max
- 41.97%
- Q3
- 11.32%
- Median
- 5.13%
- Q1
- -14.13%
- Min
- -49.98%
- RIVN
- -65.69%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Ford (F) at -3.22% and Rivian Automotive (RIVN) at -63.62% report negative net margin 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%
- F
- -3.22%
- Min
- -13.87%
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
-63.62%
- Max
- 15.12%
- Q3
- 4.34%
- Median
- 1.53%
- Q1
- -3.18%
- Min
- -13.87%
- RIVN
- -63.62%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) reports a negative operating margin of -63.79%, 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%
- F
- 5.74%
- Median
- 3.75%
- Q1
- -1.25%
- Min
- -14.77%
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
-63.79%
- Max
- 18.83%
- Q3
- 8.71%
- Median
- 3.75%
- Q1
- -1.25%
- Min
- -14.77%
- RIVN
- -63.79%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | F | RIVN |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -14.81% | -65.69% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.34% | -16.02% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | -3.22% | -63.62% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.74% | -63.79% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.06% | 1.03% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | F | RIVN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 1.23% | 8.39% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 5.82% | 48.11% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | F | RIVN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -241.10% | -- |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) at 2.10 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
- 4.97
- Q3
- 2.69
- Median
- 1.85
- Q1
- 1.14
- F
- 1.09
- Min
- 0.38
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
2.10
- Max
- 4.97
- Q3
- 2.69
- RIVN
- 2.10
- Median
- 1.85
- Q1
- 1.14
- Min
- 0.38
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) at 1.18 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Ford (F) at 4.26 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.26
- F
- 4.26
- Max
- 2.53
- Q3
- 1.19
- Median
- 0.72
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.00
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.18
- Max
- 2.53
- Q3
- 1.19
- RIVN
- 1.18
- Median
- 0.72
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | F | RIVN |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.09 | 2.10 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 4.26 | 1.18 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 18.18 | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Ford (F) reports a yield of 4.04%, ranking against industry peers normally.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.04%
- Max
- 5.04%
- F
- 4.04%
- Q3
- 2.06%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 5.04%
- Q3
- 2.06%
- RIVN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Ford (F) reports a payout of 64.10%, ranking against industry peers normally.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
64.10%
- Max
- 84.24%
- F
- 64.10%
- Q3
- 33.71%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
RIVN
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 84.24%
- Q3
- 33.71%
- RIVN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | F | RIVN |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.04% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 64.10% | 0.00% |