F (Ford Motor Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 22% Below Median


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Price $13.36
GF Value $11.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ford Motor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ford Motor Co F -2.05% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates F with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ford Motor Co ranks better than 53.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), Ford Motor Co's current share price is $13.36. Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.16. Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

F' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 1.54   Max: 5.84
Current: 1.2

During the past years, Ford Motor Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.84. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.54.

F's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.76% of 1038 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.325 vs F: 1.20

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ford Motor Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.337. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $11.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ford Motor Co  (NYSE:F) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ford Motor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ford Motor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Ford Motor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ford Motor Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ford Motor Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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F vs GM, RIVN, NIO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ford Motor Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.36/11.16
=1.20

* 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.

Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ford Motor Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=9.337/330.2130*330.2130
=9.337

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Ford Motor Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.697 241.018 10.545
201609 7.780 241.428 10.641
201612 7.421 241.432 10.150
201703 7.551 243.801 10.227
201706 7.948 244.955 10.714
201709 8.193 246.819 10.961
201712 8.767 246.524 11.743
201803 8.946 249.554 11.837
201806 8.954 251.989 11.734
201809 8.990 252.439 11.760
201812 8.826 251.233 11.601
201903 8.917 254.202 11.583
201906 8.843 256.143 11.400
201909 8.660 256.759 11.137
201912 8.370 256.974 10.755
202003 7.242 258.115 9.265
202006 7.525 257.797 9.639
202009 8.087 260.280 10.260
202012 7.493 260.474 9.499
202103 8.233 264.877 10.264
202106 8.430 271.696 10.246
202109 8.897 274.310 10.710
202112 11.774 278.802 13.945
202203 11.194 287.504 12.857
202206 10.987 296.311 12.244
202209 10.478 296.808 11.657
202212 10.848 296.797 12.069
202303 10.592 301.836 11.588
202306 10.913 305.109 11.811
202309 11.058 307.789 11.864
202312 10.764 306.746 11.587
202403 10.738 312.332 11.353
202406 10.960 314.175 11.519
202409 11.150 315.301 11.677
202412 11.312 315.605 11.836
202503 11.225 319.799 11.591
202506 11.321 322.561 11.590
202509 11.894 324.800 12.092
202512 9.013 324.054 9.184
202603 9.337 330.213 9.337

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 mean?
Ford Motor Co (F) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #480 out of 1038 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ford Motor Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 5.84. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. Ford Motor Co's value of 1.20 is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #480 out of 1038 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ford Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ford Motor Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GM and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #480 out of 1038 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ford Motor Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. Ford Motor Co's value of 1.20 is 9.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ford Motor Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 5.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 1.33, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.33, based on 1,038 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ford Motor Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 9.4% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ford Motor Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.54. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ford Motor Co (F) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.97, compared to a current price of $13.36 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 9.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.33. Ford Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ford Motor Co (F), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 05, 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 (F) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ford Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.36 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.97. GuruFocus considers Ford Motor Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for F:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.54)
  • GF Value™: $11.97 vs. price of $13.36 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#480 of 1038)

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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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