Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) Cash-to-Debt: 0.19 (As of Jun. 2026) — 27% Below Median

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XSWX:F Ford Motor Co XSWX:F
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GF Value CHF9.79
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What is Ford Motor Co Cash-to-Debt?

Ford Motor Co XSWX:F 67 Cash-to-Debt is 0.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:F with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.79. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ford Motor Co ranks worse than 76.22% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Ford Motor Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.19.

If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Ford Motor Co couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ford Motor Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:F' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, Ford Motor Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.36. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.26.

XSWX:F's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
76.22% of 1312 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6 vs XSWX:F: 0.19

Ford Motor Co  (XSWX:F) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


Ford Motor Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Ford Motor Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ford Motor Co's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Ford Motor Co Cash-to-Debt Chart

Ford Motor Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.31 0.27 0.24 0.23

Ford Motor Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 0.26 0.23 0.19 0.19

XSWX:F vs GM, RIVN, LI: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Ford Motor Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ford Motor Co Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ford Motor Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ford Motor Co's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Ford Motor Co Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Ford Motor Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Ford Motor Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.19 mean?
Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.19 as of Jun. 2026. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Ford Motor Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.19 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #1000 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Ford Motor Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Ford Motor Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.19 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.36. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Ford Motor Co's value of 0.19 is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #1000 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ford Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ford Motor Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to GM and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #1000 out of 1312 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Ford Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Ford Motor Co's value of 0.19 is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ford Motor Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.19 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Ford Motor Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ford Motor Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.19 is 68.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ford Motor Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.19, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ford Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.19. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.79, compared to a current price of CHF11.47 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.19, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 68.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. Ford Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.19 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ford Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF11.47 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.79.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:F:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.19 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: CHF9.79 vs. price of CHF11.47 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1000 of 1312)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ford Motor Co Business Description

Address One American Road, Dearborn, MI, USA, 48126
Ford Motor Co. manufactures automobiles under its Ford and Lincoln brands. In March 2022, the company announced that it will run its combustion engine business, Ford Blue, and its BEV business, Ford Model e, as separate businesses but still all under Ford Motor. The company has over 13% market share in the United States, about 10% share in the UK, and just over 1% share in China including Taiwan and unconsolidated affiliates. Sales in the US made up about 65% of 2025 total company revenue. Ford has about 169,000 employees, including about 56,300 UAW employees, and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
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