Ford (F) vs. Toyota (TM)
This page compares Ford (F) with Toyota (TM) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Ford (F) and Toyota (TM) 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 Toyota (TM) 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 | TM |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Ford Motor Company | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| 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 | 52.04 billion USD | 241.73 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1972 | March 17, 1980 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | ADR |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TM |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -3.76% | 0.60% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -7.57% | -20.70% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -1.80% | -5.77% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 21.49% | 14.38% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 8.11% | -2.18% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -0.46% | -11.89% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 84.32M | 36.51M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 60.32M | 24.56M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 46.53% | 35.59% |
| Beta | 1.68 | 1.48 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Ford (F) reports a negative Return on Equity (TTM) of -14.72%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile Toyota (TM) reports 10.10%, ranking against industry peers normally.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
-14.72%
- Max
- 41.86%
- Q3
- 10.10%
- Median
- 4.09%
- Q1
- -21.56%
- Min
- -61.80%
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
10.10%
- Max
- 41.86%
- Q3
- 10.10%
- Median
- 4.09%
- Q1
- -21.56%
- Min
- -61.80%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Ford (F) reports a negative Net Profit Margin (TTM) of -3.22%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile Toyota (TM) reports 7.59%, ranking against industry peers normally.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
-3.22%
- Max
- 14.75%
- Q3
- 4.52%
- Median
- 1.68%
- Q1
- -5.33%
- Min
- -14.50%
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
7.59%
- Max
- 14.75%
- Q3
- 4.52%
- Median
- 1.68%
- Q1
- -5.33%
- Min
- -14.50%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Ford (F) reports a negative Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of -3.77%, usually indicating that operating costs exceeded revenue at the operating-income line. Meanwhile Toyota (TM) reports 7.43%, ranking against industry peers normally.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
-3.77%
- Max
- 17.87%
- Q3
- 7.07%
- Median
- 3.34%
- Q1
- -3.65%
- Min
- -12.05%
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
7.43%
- Max
- 17.87%
- Q3
- 7.07%
- Median
- 3.34%
- Q1
- -3.65%
- Min
- -12.05%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TM |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -14.72% | 10.10% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -2.10% | 3.86% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | -3.22% | 7.59% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | -3.77% | 7.43% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.99% | 16.70% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Toyota (TM) at 1.27 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
- 3.73
- Q3
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.75
- Q1
- 1.11
- Min
- 0.43
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.27
- Max
- 3.73
- Q3
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.75
- Q1
- 1.11
- Min
- 0.43
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Toyota (TM) at 1.08 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Ford (F) at 4.20 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.20
- Max
- 2.33
- Q3
- 1.13
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.00
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.08
- Max
- 2.33
- Q3
- 1.13
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Toyota (TM) has no Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) value reported for this period; Ford (F) reports -3.48, with operating income or EBIT not fully covering interest expense.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
-3.48
- Max
- 25.00
- Q3
- 10.92
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- -4.10
- Min
- -21.51
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
--
- Max
- 25.00
- Q3
- 10.92
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- -4.10
- Min
- -21.51
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TM |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.09 | 1.27 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.94 | 1.12 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 4.20 | 1.08 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | -3.48 | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TM |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 6.38% | 1.89% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 3.82% | 5.51% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 5.82% | 10.91% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 8.05% | 13.24% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TM |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 433.13% | 23.24% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -- | -18.00% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 18.05% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 13.31% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Ford (F) at 4.60% and Toyota (TM) at 3.22% 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
4.60%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 2.45%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
3.22%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 2.45%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Ford (F) at 24.10% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Toyota (TM) at 59.03% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
24.10%
- Max
- 59.03%
- Q3
- 30.73%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
59.03%
- Max
- 59.03%
- Q3
- 30.73%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TM |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.60% | 3.22% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 24.10% | 59.03% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Toyota (TM) reports Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) of 10.01 and can be ranked against industry peers; Ford (F) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
--
- Max
- 55.25
- Q3
- 34.73
- Median
- 20.47
- Q1
- 12.68
- Min
- 10.01
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
10.01
- Max
- 55.25
- Q3
- 34.73
- Median
- 20.47
- Q1
- 12.68
- Min
- 10.01
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Ford (F) at 0.27 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Toyota (TM) at 0.76 sits around the industry midpoint — F has a lower trailing revenue multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and margins.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.27
- Max
- 4.04
- Q3
- 1.89
- Median
- 0.75
- Q1
- 0.39
- Min
- 0.09
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.76
- Max
- 4.04
- Q3
- 1.89
- Median
- 0.75
- Q1
- 0.39
- Min
- 0.09
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Ford (F) at 1.24 and Toyota (TM) at 1.24 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.24
- Max
- 4.36
- Q3
- 2.97
- Median
- 1.59
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.29
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.24
- Max
- 4.36
- Q3
- 2.97
- Median
- 1.59
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.29
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TM |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | -- | 10.01 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.27 | 0.76 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.24 | 1.24 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 4.18 | 45.40 |