Ford Motor CoLIM:F 43 Net Margin % is 5.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates LIM:F with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ford Motor Co ranks worse than 83.33% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ford Motor Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,548 Mil. Ford Motor Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $43,253 Mil. Therefore, Ford Motor Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ford Motor Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:F'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.37 Med: 2.38 Max: 13.16
Current: -3.22
LIM:F's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 83.33% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs LIM:F: -3.22
Ford Motor Co (LIM:F) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Ford Motor Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Ford Motor Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ford Motor Co's Net Margin % 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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Ford Motor Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ford Motor Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ford Motor Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (LIM:F) has a Net Margin % of 5.89% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #1105 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Ford Motor Co's Net Margin % too high?
Ford Motor Co's current Net Margin % of 5.89% is 147% above median its 10-year median of 2.38. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Ford Motor Co's value of 5.89% is 83.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #1105 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ford Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ford Motor Co's Net Margin % compare to GM and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #1105 out of 1326 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ford Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Ford Motor Co's value of 5.89% is 83.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 3.21, Ford Motor Co has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.21, based on 1,326 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ford Motor Co's current Net Margin % of 5.89% is 83.8% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ford Motor Co's current Net Margin % is 5.89%, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 2.38. 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 (LIM:F) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.61, compared to a current price of $16.60 — trading 43% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.89%, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 83.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.21. Ford Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ford Motor Co (LIM:F), the current Net Margin % is 5.89% as of Mar. 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 (LIM:F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ford Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.60 is trading 43% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.61.
GuruFocus considers Ford Motor Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:F:
Net Margin %: 5.89% (147% above median its 10-year median of 2.38)
GF Value™: $11.61 vs. price of $16.60 (43% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1105 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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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