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Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA)

This page compares Ford (F) with Tesla (TSLA) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, 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.

SymbolFTSLA
NameFord Motor CompanyTesla, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & ComponentsAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobilesAutomobiles
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomobile ManufacturersAutomobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization59.37 billion USD1,468.49 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateJune 1, 1972June 29, 2010
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) reports Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) of 358.72 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

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Max
49.66
Q3
33.42
Median
20.07
Q1
13.51
Min
7.10

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

358.72

Max
49.66
Q3
33.42
Median
20.07
Q1
13.51
Min
7.10
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Ford (F) at 0.31 prices around its industry’s typical Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Tesla (TSLA) at 15.00 clears its benchmark range — TSLA looks notably rich on sales.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.31

Max
3.00
Q3
1.54
Median
0.57
Q1
0.31
Min
0.00

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

15.00

Max
3.00
Q3
1.54
Median
0.57
Q1
0.31
Min
0.00
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Ford (F) at 1.59 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Tesla (TSLA) at 17.86 prices above its benchmark range — TSLA looks rich relative to book.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.59

Max
4.39
Q3
2.37
Median
1.52
Q1
0.84
Min
-0.59

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

17.86

Max
4.39
Q3
2.37
Median
1.52
Q1
0.84
Min
-0.59
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolFTSLA
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)--358.72
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.3115.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.5917.86
Free Cash Flow Yield-3.79%0.36%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Ford (F) reports a negative Return on Equity (TTM) of -14.81%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile Tesla (TSLA) reports 4.90%, ranking against industry peers normally.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

-14.81%

Max
41.97%
Q3
11.32%
Median
5.13%
Q1
-14.13%
Min
-49.98%

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

4.90%

Max
41.97%
Q3
11.32%
Median
5.13%
Q1
-14.13%
Min
-49.98%
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

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
15.12%
Q3
4.34%
Median
1.53%
Q1
-3.18%
Min
-13.87%

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

3.95%

Max
15.12%
Q3
4.34%
Median
1.53%
Q1
-3.18%
Min
-13.87%
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Ford (F) at 5.74% and Tesla (TSLA) at 4.20% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

5.74%

Max
18.83%
Q3
8.71%
Median
3.75%
Q1
-1.25%
Min
-14.77%

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

4.20%

Max
18.83%
Q3
8.71%
Median
3.75%
Q1
-1.25%
Min
-14.77%
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolFTSLA
Return on Equity (TTM)-14.81%4.90%
Return on Assets (TTM)0.34%2.23%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)-3.22%3.95%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)5.74%4.20%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)7.06%19.07%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolFTSLA
1-Year Revenue Growth1.23%-2.93%
3-Year Revenue CAGR5.82%5.19%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolFTSLA
1-Year EPS Growth-241.10%-47.06%
3-Year EPS CAGR---33.18%

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
4.97
Q3
2.69
Median
1.85
Q1
1.14
Min
0.38

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

2.04

Max
4.97
Q3
2.69
Median
1.85
Q1
1.14
Min
0.38
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Tesla (TSLA) at 0.19 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile, while Ford (F) at 4.26 sits above its industry benchmark range.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

4.26

Max
2.53
Q3
1.19
Median
0.72
Q1
0.26
Min
0.00

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.19

Max
2.53
Q3
1.19
Median
0.72
Q1
0.26
Min
0.00
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolFTSLA
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.092.04
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)4.260.19
Net Debt / EBITDA18.18-2.60

Dividends

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 4.03%, ranking against industry peers normally.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

4.03%

Max
5.05%
Q3
2.12%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Max
5.05%
Q3
2.12%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

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 64.10%, ranking against industry peers normally.

F

Automobiles & Components industry group

64.10%

Max
84.24%
Q3
33.71%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Max
84.24%
Q3
33.71%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolFTSLA
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.03%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)64.10%0.00%

Performance & Risk

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Ford (F) vs. Tesla (TSLA): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolFTSLA
1-Year Return54.80%37.34%
1-Year Volatility37.23%44.52%
Beta1.821.82
3-Month Avg. Volume58.90M59.54M