Ford Motor CoBSP:FDMO34 +0.97%59 Operating Margin % is 5.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates BSP:FDMO34 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R$60.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ford Motor Co ranks worse than 86.94% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Ford Motor Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$12,180 Mil. Ford Motor Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$226,196 Mil. Therefore, Ford Motor Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ford Motor Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:FDMO34'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.9 Med: 2.96 Max: 3.97
Current: -3.77
BSP:FDMO34's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 86.94% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.86
vs BSP:FDMO34: -3.77
Ford Motor Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Ford Motor Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$12,180 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-39,682 Mil.
Warning Sign:
Ford Motor Co has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Ford Motor Co (BSP:FDMO34) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Ford Motor Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ford Motor Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ford Motor Co's Operating 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.
BSP:FDMO34 vs GM, RIVN, XPEV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Ford Motor Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ford Motor Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ford Motor Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Ford Motor Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Ford Motor Co (BSP:FDMO34) has a Operating Margin % of 5.38% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 2.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #1152 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Ford Motor Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Ford Motor Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.38% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 2.96. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Ford Motor Co's value of 5.38% is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #1152 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ford Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ford Motor Co's Operating Margin % compare to GM and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #1152 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ford Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Ford Motor Co's value of 5.38% is 10.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 4.86, 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 Operating Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.86, based on 1,325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ford Motor Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.38% is 10.7% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ford Motor Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.38%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 2.96. 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 (BSP:FDMO34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$60.44, compared to a current price of R$72.87 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.38%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 10.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. Ford Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ford Motor Co (BSP:FDMO34), the current Operating Margin % is 5.38% 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 (BSP:FDMO34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ford Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$72.87 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$60.44.
GuruFocus considers Ford Motor Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:FDMO34:
Operating Margin %: 5.38% (82% above median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: R$60.44 vs. price of R$72.87 (20.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1152 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FDMO34 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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