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F vs. TM: Ford vs. Toyota Motor Stock Comparison

How do Ford (F) and Toyota Motor (TM) 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 Toyota Motor (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 ordinary local shares, while Toyota Motor (TM) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Ford (F) and Toyota Motor (TM)
Profile ItemFTM
NameFord Motor CompanyToyota Motor Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesJapan
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & ComponentsAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobilesAutomobiles
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomobile ManufacturersAutomobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization57.30 billion USD226.29 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJune 1, 1972March 17, 1980
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

F
TM
GSPC
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM), 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 Toyota Motor (TM). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Ford (F) and Toyota Motor (TM)
MetricFTM
Total Return (1Y)31.47%-0.71%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)12.46%6.64%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)7.59%3.32%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

F
TM
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM), 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 Toyota Motor (TM). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Ford (F) has an aggressive beta of 1.83, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while Toyota Motor (TM) is defensive at 0.57 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.

Ford (F) is heavily traded at around 60.78M shares per day, whereas Toyota Motor (TM) sees a more moderate 491.46K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.

Risk profile metrics for Ford (F) and Toyota Motor (TM)
MetricFTM
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)37.61%26.35%
Beta (5Y)1.830.57
Max Drawdown (5Y)-56.51%-36.80%
Avg. Volume (3M)60.78M491.46K

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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F and TM 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 Toyota Motor (TM)
MetricFTM
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.73-0.18
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.26-0.25

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 Toyota Motor (TM) reports 12.40%, 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%

TM

Automobiles & Components industry group

12.40%

Max
45.44%
TM
12.40%
Q3
12.25%
Median
5.16%
Q1
-16.65%
Min
-57.52%
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): 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 Toyota Motor (TM) reports 8.63%, 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%

TM

Automobiles & Components industry group

8.63%

Max
10.77%
TM
8.63%
Q3
4.28%
Median
1.21%
Q1
-2.45%
Min
-12.11%
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): A comparison of their net margin against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Ford (F) at 1.88% and Toyota Motor (TM) at 7.86% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

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%

TM

Automobiles & Components industry group

7.86%

Max
23.63%
Q3
8.85%
TM
7.86%
Median
4.09%
Q1
-1.03%
Min
-14.77%
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): A comparison of their operating margin against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Ford (F) and Toyota Motor (TM)
MetricFTM
ROE (TTM)-18.25%12.40%
ROA (TTM)0.35%2.34%
Net Margin (TTM)-3.94%8.63%
Operating Margin (TTM)1.88%7.86%
Gross Margin (TTM)7.12%16.77%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Ford (F) at 1.23% and Toyota Motor (TM) at 5.51% 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. Toyota Motor (TM): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Toyota Motor (TM) at -17.89% 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. Toyota Motor (TM): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Ford (F) and Toyota Motor (TM)
MetricFTM
Revenue Growth (YoY)1.23%5.51%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)5.82%10.91%
EPS Growth (YoY)-241.10%-17.89%
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Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Toyota Motor (TM) at 1.17 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

TM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.17

Max
3.60
Q3
2.52
Median
1.79
TM
1.17
Q1
1.14
Min
0.06
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): A comparison of their current ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Toyota Motor (TM) at 1.15 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

TM

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.15

Max
2.02
Q3
1.21
TM
1.15
Median
0.76
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): 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 Toyota Motor (TM)
MetricFTM
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.091.17
Debt / Equity (MRQ)4.571.15
Net Debt / EBITDA18.475.46

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Ford (F) at 4.32% and Toyota Motor (TM) at 50.34% yield above their industries’ entire benchmark ranges — high enough that dividend safety, not income, becomes the first question.

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%

TM

Automobiles & Components industry group

50.34%

TM
50.34%
Max
3.37%
Q3
1.67%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Toyota Motor (TM) at 26.38% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Ford (F) at 64.10% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

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%

TM

Automobiles & Components industry group

26.38%

Max
72.06%
Q3
32.59%
TM
26.38%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Ford (F) and Toyota Motor (TM)
MetricFTM
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.32%50.34%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)64.10%26.38%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: Toyota Motor (TM) trades at 8.67 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Ford (F) has no P/E ratio this period.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

--

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

Automobiles & Components industry group

8.67

Max
51.16
Q3
34.56
Median
20.89
Q1
13.75
TM
8.67
Min
0.00
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): F does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; TM is benchmarked against the Automobiles & Components industry group.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Both Ford (F) at 0.30 and Toyota Motor (TM) at 0.00 fetch a relatively low price per dollar of sales, landing in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile of their industries.

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

TM

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00

Max
3.78
Q3
1.88
Median
0.64
Q1
0.35
TM
0.00
Min
0.00
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): 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 Toyota Motor (TM) at 15.45 prices above its benchmark range — TM 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

TM

Automobiles & Components industry group

15.45

TM
15.45
Max
4.10
Q3
2.23
Median
1.22
Q1
0.60
Min
-1.51
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Ford (F) vs. Toyota Motor (TM): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Ford (F) and Toyota Motor (TM)
MetricFTM
P/E Ratio (TTM)--8.67
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.300.00
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.6015.45
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-13.86%-1,590.83%