Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Ford Motor Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ford Motor Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ford Motor Co's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ford Motor Co Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.45
6.64
7.70
5.98
7.57
10.56
Ford Motor Co Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.45
6.27
6.34
6.87
6.64
7.57
7.48
7.39
7.70
7.12
7.15
6.31
5.98
7.12
7.26
6.48
7.57
22.94
13.68
10.56
9.72
7.87
XSWX:F vs GM, RIVN, NIO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Ford Motor Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ford Motor Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ford Motor Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.77 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #125 out of 593 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Ford Motor Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ford Motor Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.92. Ford Motor Co's value of 8.77 is 32.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #125 out of 593 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ford Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ford Motor Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to GM and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #125 out of 593 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Ford Motor Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.92. Ford Motor Co's value of 8.77 is 32.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 12.92, based on 593 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ford Motor Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.77 is 32.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ford Motor Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77. 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 Forward PE Ratio of 8.77. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.97, compared to a current price of CHF11.38 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77 and 32.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 12.92. Ford Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77 as of Jul. 02, 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 CHF11.38 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.97.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:F:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.77
GF Value™: CHF9.97 vs. price of CHF11.38 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#125 of 593)
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. 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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