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FORD MOTOR CO F
FORD MOTOR CO (F) earns a Piotroski F-score of 2/9 (weak financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It pays a dividend yielding 5.31% (safety: n/a).
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | BNP Paribas | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-07-29 | Citigroup | Buy (up) |
| 2026-07-29 | JP Morgan | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-07-29 | TD Cowen | Hold (main) |
| 2026-07-29 | Piper Sandler | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-07-29 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform (main) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
Forward estimates · earnings calendar →
Consensus analyst estimates and scheduled dates — forward-looking, may change.
Smart money · insiders, last 12 months
Open-market insider purchases minus sells (SEC Form 4) — real buying with their own money is a bullish “smart money” signal; grants and option exercises are excluded.
How it ranks in Manufacturing · percentile among 1957 companies
Percentile vs other Manufacturing companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 2/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.03 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.078 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.032 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.142 |
Sector peers · similar-size Manufacturing companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | FORD MOTOR CO | 2/9 | 0.38 | — | +1.2% |
| GM | General Motors Co | 5/9 | 1.33 | 26.1 | -1.3% |
| TSLA | Tesla, Inc. | 5/9 | 4.48 | 375.9 | -2.9% |
| XPEV | XPENG INC. | 6/9 | -0.77 | — | +87.7% |
| PCAR | PACCAR INC | 3/9 | — | 26.7 | -15.5% |
| LI | Li Auto Inc. | 1/9 | 3.36 | — | -18.8% |
| NIO | NIO Inc. | 4/9 | -4.18 | — | +38.9% |
About FORD MOTOR CO
Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers; develops EV and digital vehicle technologies, and software; and provides telematics and EV charging solutions. It also sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. In addition, it engages in vehicle-related financing and leasing activities to and through automotive dealers. Further, the company provides retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles; and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail and commercial customers, such as leasing companies, government entities, daily rental companies, and fleet customers. Additionally, it offers wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory; and loans to dealers to finance working capital and enhance dealership facilities, purchase dealership real estate, and other dealer vehicle programs. Ford Motor Company was incorporated in 1903 and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
FAQ
Is F financially healthy?
FORD MOTOR CO's Piotroski F-score is 2/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does F pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. FORD MOTOR CO pays a dividend yielding about 5.31% with a None payout ratio, rated “n/a” for safety.
Is F overvalued or undervalued?
FORD MOTOR CO trades at about 9.5× trailing earnings — near its 10-year norm (10-year range 4.6×–882.0×, median 9.6×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for F?
The average Wall-Street price target for FORD MOTOR CO is $15.78, about 14.1% above the recent price, from 20 analysts (consensus: buy).
Is F a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on FORD MOTOR CO: a Piotroski F-score of 2/9, an Altman Z″ in the distress zone, a dividend yield of 5.31%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.