FNEUTRAL

F Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

-18.3%

Updated 150h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures a company's net income as a share of its shareholders' equity; a value of -18.3% means Ford is generating a loss equal to roughly one-fifth of its equity base.

Sector Performance

10th percentile

-18.3%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

-14.8%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures a company's net income as a share of its shareholders' equity; a value of -18.3% means Ford is generating a loss equal to roughly one-fifth of its equity base.

That sits far below the sector median of 13.6%, putting it in the 9th percentile among sector peers, where nearly all competitors show positive returns. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change of -23.6% shows a sharper loss, moving from -14.8% to -18.3%. A negative and deteriorating ROE indicates that profitability is worsening, which raises investment risk as shareholder value continues to erode. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because such poor

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about F?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are F's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.