ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Ford Motor Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.27%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Ford Motor Co's WACC % is 3.94%. Ford Motor Co's ROIC % is -1.83% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Ford Motor Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Ford Motor Co (LIM:F) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Ford Motor Co's WACC % is 3.94%. Ford Motor Co's ROIC % is -1.83% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Ford Motor Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Ford Motor Co ROIC % Related Terms
Ford Motor Co ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ford Motor Co's ROIC % 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 ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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 ROIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ford Motor Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ford Motor Co's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 ROIC % of 3.27% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors.
Is Ford Motor Co's ROIC % too high?
Ford Motor Co's current ROIC % is 3.27%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROIC % is 5.07. Ford Motor Co's value of 3.27% is 35.5% below this industry median. 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 ROIC % compare to GM and RIVN?
Ford Motor Co's ROIC % of 3.27% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.07. Ford Motor Co's value of 3.27% is 35.5% 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 ROIC % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.07, based on 1,316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ford Motor Co's current ROIC % of 3.27% is 35.5% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Ford Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROIC % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ford Motor Co's current ROIC % is 3.27%. 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 ROIC % is 3.27% and 35.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.07. 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 ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ford Motor Co (LIM:F), the current ROIC % is 3.27% 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:
ROIC %: 3.27%
GF Value™: $11.61 vs. price of $16.60 (43% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median
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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