Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA)
This page compares Ford (F) with Tesla (TSLA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Ford (F) and Tesla (TSLA) are both classified in the Automobile Manufacturers sub-industry within the broader Automobiles industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
| Symbol | F | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Ford Motor Company | Tesla, 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 | 52.04 billion USD | 1,517.73 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | June 1, 1972 | June 29, 2010 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -3.76% | -5.41% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -7.57% | -1.78% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -1.80% | -7.91% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 21.49% | 17.15% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 8.11% | 7.43% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -0.46% | -8.83% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 84.32M | 58.91M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 60.32M | 61.98M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 46.53% | 39.86% |
| Beta | 1.68 | 1.78 |
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 Tesla (TSLA) reports 4.77%, 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%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.77%
- 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 Tesla (TSLA) reports 3.95%, 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%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
3.95%
- 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 Tesla (TSLA) reports 5.00%, 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%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
5.00%
- Max
- 17.87%
- Q3
- 7.07%
- Median
- 3.34%
- Q1
- -3.65%
- Min
- -12.05%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -14.72% | 4.77% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -2.10% | 2.84% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | -3.22% | 3.95% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | -3.77% | 5.00% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.99% | 19.07% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Tesla (TSLA) at 2.04 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
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
2.04
- Max
- 3.73
- Q3
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.75
- Q1
- 1.11
- Min
- 0.43
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Tesla (TSLA) at 0.11 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile, while Ford (F) at 4.20 sits above its industry benchmark range.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.20
- Max
- 2.33
- Q3
- 1.13
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.00
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.11
- Max
- 2.33
- Q3
- 1.13
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Ford (F) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -3.48; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile Tesla (TSLA) reports 71.48, ranking against industry peers normally.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
-3.48
- Max
- 25.00
- Q3
- 10.92
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- -4.10
- Min
- -21.51
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
71.48
- Max
- 25.00
- Q3
- 10.92
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- -4.10
- Min
- -21.51
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.09 | 2.04 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.94 | 1.44 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 4.20 | 0.11 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | -3.48 | 71.48 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 6.38% | 15.78% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 3.82% | 2.25% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 5.82% | 5.19% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 8.05% | 24.63% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 433.13% | 16.01% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -- | -39.08% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -33.28% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 38.32% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Tesla (TSLA) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Ford (F) reports a yield of 4.60%, ranking against industry peers normally.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.60%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 2.45%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 2.45%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Tesla (TSLA) 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 24.10%, ranking against industry peers normally.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
24.10%
- Max
- 59.03%
- Q3
- 30.73%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 59.03%
- Q3
- 30.73%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.60% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 24.10% | 0.00% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Tesla (TSLA) reports Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) of 392.99 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
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
392.99
- 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 Tesla (TSLA) at 15.51 sits above its industry benchmark range — a wide gap in trailing revenue multiples relative to peers.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.27
- Max
- 4.04
- Q3
- 1.89
- Median
- 0.75
- Q1
- 0.39
- Min
- 0.09
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
15.51
- Max
- 4.04
- Q3
- 1.89
- Median
- 0.75
- Q1
- 0.39
- Min
- 0.09
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Ford (F) at 1.24 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Tesla (TSLA) at 16.58 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for TSLA relative to peers.
F
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.24
- Max
- 4.36
- Q3
- 2.97
- Median
- 1.59
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.29
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
16.58
- Max
- 4.36
- Q3
- 2.97
- Median
- 1.59
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.29
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | F | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | -- | 392.99 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.27 | 15.51 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.24 | 16.58 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 4.18 | 216.82 |